What is a Death Doula?
We plan for the birth of a child. Why not plan for the end of our lives too?
A Death Doula is not a new concept. It’s something people have been doing for thousands of years, in many cultures. It involves all non-medical support, for you and your loved ones, when you’re given a terminal diagnosis, or when you are coming to the end of your life.
Some people doing this work are called End-Of-Life Consultants, or Deathwalkers. I like to use Death Doula or Deathwalker, as I don’t want to shy away from what we are really talking about. I want to dispel the fear around the word ‘Death’.
How I can help you
As a Death Doula or Deathwalker, I offer non-medical support for you and your loved ones, when you’re given a terminal diagnosis, or when you are coming to the end of your life. I walk alongside you and your loved ones, in service to you.
I can take you from when you are well, through to supporting family & friends in their bereavement.
There are many ways I can support you or your loved ones. Here are some of them.
Practical Support
- Help with Legal forms
- Ensure your Will is up to date
- Empowering people to make their own choices & know what options are available
- Advocate for you when needed, with your care team.
- Support you in making a plan for your last days, weeks or months.
Emotional Support
- Be a listening ear – sometimes it’s easier to talk to someone you don’t know!
- Sit with you, while your carer takes a break
- Make you a cuppa, when you want one
- Talk about any concerns you have around dying
- Read aloud to you
- Sing a song for you
- Be with you when you are actually dying
Other Support
- Assist and facilitate your funeral, co-creating a beautiful ceremony for those who remain
- Help with a written/video history of your life
- Help with a legacy project
- Many other things, just ask!
