A death doula, also known as an end-of-life doula, is a non-medical professional who provides emotional, spiritual, and practical support to individuals and families during the dying process. They help create a peaceful and meaningful end-of-life experience.

Just as birth doulas support birthing a new life, death doulas supports ones that are leaving this life; proving a presence, companionship, advocacy, and education.

The Doula Experience, seeks to demystify and normalize end-of-life discussions and to provide personalized care that empowers individuals and families.  The goal is to ensure that everyone has the tools and support needed to plan, navigate, and find peace in their final chapters.

While hospice care provides medical support and pain management, a death doula offers additional emotional, spiritual, and practical support. This includes spending more time with the patient, creating personalized care plans, and providing continuous companionship.

Our services include:

1. End-of-Life Doula Services: Emotional and spiritual support, advanced planning assistance, Do It Yourself (DIY) Estate Planning, and companionship for the dying and their loved ones.
2. Practical Assistance: Help with daily tasks, coordinating with hospice providers, guided meditation, and facilitating legacy projects that preserve meaningful memories.
3. Specialized Offerings: Green Burial consulting, Natural-Death Care and After-Death Care Education, Vigils, and support for Family-Led Funerals
4. Insurance options (Preneed and Repatriation insurance)
5. Memorial event planning (PrePass, RePass, AnnuMorials)
6. Bereavement Travel Planning: Provide planning assistance for travel logistics (Air Fare, Hotel, Train, and Vehicle)
7. Respite Care: Providing caregiver relief
8. Notary Services

Our services are designed for individuals preparing for end-of-life, their families, caregivers, and anyone interested in proactive planning to ensure their wishes are carried out.

You can contact a death doula at any stage of the end-of-life process. The earlier you engage a doula, the more time they have to get to know you and your family, and to create a comprehensive care plan.

While we do not provide legal advice, we offer resources, templates, and referrals to qualified attorneys if needed.

PrePass: A pre-death celebration to honor an individual while they’re still alive.

RePass: A traditional memorial event following a funeral service.

AnnuMorial: An annual remembrance event celebrating a loved one’s legacy.

Yes. The Doula Experience offers free notarizations for its clients. This service is part of our commitment to providing comprehensive support during end-of-life planning and care.