What is an end of life doula?

An end-of-life doula is a professionally trained end-of-life guide who provides holistic non-medical support to individuals and their loved ones during life’s transitions.

Unlike medical professionals, end-of-life doulas focus on emotional, spiritual, and practical assistance, helping people navigate end-of-life experiences with dignity and compassion.

End-of-life doulas bridge the gap between medical care and personal, compassionate support during one of life's most profound transitions.

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We offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation so we can connect, discuss your unique needs, and answer all your questions with care. Following our conversation, we will craft a personalized plan for your journey, complete with an estimated cost. We are committed to balancing your desired level of care with an acceptable budget, and our planning often results in significant savings on overall final expenses while ensuring all your wishes are fully met.

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MISSION STATEMENT

Meet Michael

I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to experience a good death—one defined on their own terms, held with dignity and supported with compassion. My mission is to walk alongside individuals and their loved ones through the end-of-life journey offering presence, partnership, education and practical guidance. I honor each person’s unique story, values, and choices, creating an environment of peace, meaning, forgiveness and connection.

  • Certified End-of-Life Doula

    Just like a birth doula helping to bring life into the world, an End of Life Doula is a holistic non-medical professional trained to provide emotional, physical, spiritual and informational support for a patient and their caregiver and loved ones before, during, and after death.

  • Certified Elder Care Doula

    An Elder Care Doula provides companionship and ongoing support for aging seniors and their caregivers. Following an initial free consultation, we will discuss the available options to customize services tailored to the needs of the client.

  • Certified Care Consultant

    A Care Consultant is a specially trained professional that provides support for clients at any age, possibly long before a terminal diagnosis, to identify what’s important, guidance for creating advance directives and information to allow informed choices. Facilitates effective communication with loved ones.

  • A 2011 study on Medicare beneficiaries found that nearly 9 out of 10 caregivers for older adults at the end of life were family members or other unpaid individuals.

  • "It is not the end of the physical body that should worry us. Rather, our concern must be to live while we're alive—to release our inner genius and to actually make our dreams a reality."

    Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

  • "You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life. We will do all we can not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die."

    Dame Cicely Saunders

    Founder of the modern hospice movement

  • "Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome."

    Isaac Asimov

  • "To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors."

    Tia Walker