Traveling Death Doula | Services Packages

A traveling death doula provides on-site end-of-life support wherever life takes you—home, hospital, hospice, or abroad. We coordinate with your care team, safeguard your wishes, and bring calm, clarity, and continuity when you need it most. Our presence ensures that no matter the setting, you and your loved ones feel supported, heard, and honored. We help create sacred space, guide meaningful rituals, and ease the burdens of uncertainty so you can focus on what matters most—connection, comfort, and peace.

Travel Rates

Regional On-Call (Same-State / Drive-In)

• Availability window (8–12 hours’ notice when possible)
• Bedside presence (up to 8 hrs/day), care coordination, family coaching
• Mileage, per-diem, and lodging (if > 75 miles) billed per policy
  Starting at: $1,250/day + travel

National Fly-In (U.S.)

• Priority scheduling (24–72 hours’ notice target)
• Bedside presence (up to 10 hrs/day), family meeting facilitation, vigil design
• Flight, lodging, ground transport, per-diem at cost
  Starting at: $1,650/day + travel

International Coordination

• Pre-trip consults; country-specific requirements for documents and remains/ashes
• Liaison with consulate/airlines/funeral director(s); translated checklists (where available)
• On-site presence or remote coordination depending on case and safety
  Starting at: $2,200/day + travel & compliance fees

Add-On Services

• Repatriation Management: Document checklist, carrier coordination, receiving funeral home handoff.
• Destination Memorials: Ceremony design & officiation (with The Doula Experience celebrant partners), venue liaison, cultural/faith elements.
• Legacy Projects: Audio life-story sessions, letter-writing, memory boxes, QR memorial pages.
• Mobile Notary & Apostille Coordination: For medical directives, releases, and estate documents (where permitted).

Travel Policy (Transparent && Simple)

• Travel at Cost: Airfare, mileage/parking/tolls, lodging, rideshare/rental, per-diem.
• Retainer: 50% of projected services + 100% of projected travel to secure dates.
• Cancellations/Delays: Client-initiated cancellations follow contract terms; carrier-initiated delays are rebooked at next availability.
• Safety & Boundaries: We follow facility rules, secure lodging near care site, and maintain rest periods for safety.

Ethical & Legal Notes

• We respect local laws, hospital/hospice policies, and funeral regulations in each jurisdiction.
• We do not transport remains; we coordinate with licensed funeral professionals.
• We maintain confidentiality and obtain releases for coordination.
• We carry professional liability insurance; proof available upon request.

FAQs

Can you come on short notice?
Often, yes. Same-day or next-day travel depends on flight availability and safety.

Will you accompany us on a trip?
Yes, if clinically and logistically appropriate. We create a comfort, medication, and accessibility checklist with you.

Can you help if death occurs while traveling?
Absolutely—support includes contacting local authorities, coordinating with a mortuary partner, and arranging repatriation.

Do you work with our hospice?
Yes. We complement—not replace—medical care, and coordinate with your team.

What about insurance?
We can advise on preneed/repatriation options and viatical settlement education; we are not financial planners and do not sell travel insurance.

What Makes The Doula Experience Different?

• Continuity of Care: The same trusted guide—at home and away.
• Cultural & Ritual Fluency: Inclusive ceremonies and legacy practices.
• Partnership Network: Mortuary, celebrant, and notary partners for seamless handoffs.
• Measurable Calm: Families report reduced anxiety, clearer decisions, and better care alignment.