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What Is An End Of Life Doula?

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Being a doula means providing a loving and nurturing support to individuals and their families during the end-of-life journey. It's about being there, physically, emotionally and spiritually to assist and guide as they navigate this sacred transition. It's an honor and a privilege to be invited into someone's life during such a vulnerable and profound moment.

As a doula, my purpose is to create a safe and comforting space for the dying person and their loved ones. I offer support, spiritual care, education, and companionship throughout the process. I am there to listen without judgment, to hold their hand, and to provide a calming presence amidst the storm. It's about creating a sense of normalcy and peace during what can be a challenging and uncertain time.

One of the most beautiful aspects of being a doula is the opportunity to incorporate rituals and ceremonies into the journey. These rituals help honor and celebrate the life that is coming to a close and provide a sense of closure and acceptance for all involved. Whether it's creating a sacred space, facilitating meaningful conversations, or assisting with legacy projects, these rituals help bring a sense of purpose and meaning to the end-of-life experience.

But being a doula isn't just about supporting the dying person; it's also about being there for their family and friends. Grief is a complex and personal journey, and I am here to hold space for their emotions, to offer guidance, and to provide a compassionate presence as they navigate their own feelings and memories. It's about creating a sense of community and support during a time when it's needed the most.

As an end-of-life doula, I am committed to walking this path with utmost respect, compassion, and grace. I believe that every individual deserves to be seen, heard, and valued until the very end. I am here to ensure that their wishes are honored, their fears are acknowledged, and their transition is as peaceful as possible.

I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve as an end-of-life doula. It is a journey that has taught me so much about the fragility and beauty of life. It has reminded me of the importance of love, connection, and living each moment to its fullest.

If you or someone you know could benefit from the support of an end-of-life doula, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I am here to offer guidance, comfort, and companionship during this sacred time.​
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“I know who I am. I know what I am. I know how I serve.”
-​a channeled lecture delivered by Paul Selig

You Would Hire A Death Doula If:



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Seeking a deeper meaning & sacredness during end of life 

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Need extra support

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Are overwhelmed & need resources 

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Need help with end of life planning

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Wants to develop a deeper understanding of meditation, breath work & surrender practices 

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Want to explore death & psychedelic options

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Seeking support for vigil, legacy & grief support

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In need of respite




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Doula Services:


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Vigil Planning - The Vision Of A Good Death
Vigil planning allows you to first fully know and understand all the options available to you during the dying process. Nurses and doctors are too busy (and it is not their job) to stop and set a unique and sacred space for the patient. The family can be overwhelmed trying to manage efforts to cope with the impending death that they might not be aware of how they could bring many comforts to the dying person. For example, the positioning of the bed, scent in the room, music, touch, reading, family mementos, photos, bedside manner even down to lighting can be enhanced and tailored to the dying person's wishes.


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Respite Support - No One Should Die Alone
A doula's role is to provide support so families can rest during the vigil process and be more present for their loved one, and to also ensure that the person does not die alone.

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Life Review Support - Your Legacy
The end of one's life can have beautiful moments where the dying person is able to look back on his/her life and see what kind of impact they have made both in their own life and on the lives of others. A doula's role is to hold space for this exploration and to guide the dying through the blockages and celebratory moments. During this work a life review project can be formed. This project has infinite ways of being created as it is always custom to the unique soul who has lived it. This life review project has a way of helping family and friends during their grieving process.


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Reprocessing Grief - Lets Heal Together
After someone's passing, a family is usually supported in various ways with friends, family members and the community. There is a time when this support ceases and  “normal” life returns. This is the time that a doula returns to meet with the family and be present during this pivotal time. At this meeting the doula will help the family process their grief. This can also be accompanied by a ritual or a ceremony. Creating a ritual provides a space for the transition of one reality to another in a ceremonial way. It allows for an order of things and room for reflection and review.

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Reiki - Healing Energy
Reiki connects us to the universal life force; the energy and unconditional love that seems to be even more present during the end of ones life. Giving Reiki to someone as they end their life is a beautiful gift. Reiki is a very loving, gentle and self-guided energy.

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Guided Meditation - The Power of Our Mind
Guided meditation sessions during the end of one's life has the ability to sooth and comfort a vast variety of physical alignments as well as providing valuable emotional and spiritual support. Meditation allows the dying to experience a different perspective and use the technology of breath, visualization to affect the nervous system. 


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​End of Life Planning - The Power of Many Hands
End of life planning is overwhelming, a doula's job is to be available for some of the tasks at hand. Doulas can be an asset to the family if they request their assistance. To have a loving being assist with the tidal wave of end of life work is a wonderful complement.

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Ceremonies and Rituals - Returning to The Sacred
Ceremony and ritual has been a foundation of our human experience since the dawn of time. In our western culture we are beginning to remember these ways of honoring our transformative moments. These rituals and ceremonies provide safe and loving containers to love, honor and understand grief. A doula is equipped with the means to add value to the dying and the family's grieving processes with rituals and ceremonies that can be founded on culture and religion, or simply created and customized to what the dying and the family would like to experience.

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Spiritual & Emotional Support - The Power of Love
A doula honors all sacred practices and will look for ways to help guide families to find the deep meaning within this most profound of transformative processes.





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Partnerships

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We are excited to announce Golden Gate Hospice as a part of The Anam Cara end of life support care. We are proud to work with a growing team of hospice caretakers who  are consciously inviting end of life doulas in to support their end of life patients.  Golden Gate Hospice currently supports counties below.
  • Los Angeles County
  • San Fernando Valley
  • Kern County
  • Ventura County
  • Riverside County
  • San Bernardino County
  • Orange County
  • San Diego County
Click Here To Learn More About Golden Gate Hospice
"Your ability to love being alive is born in the enduring
and true gift of knowing the end of your life"
-Stephen Jenkinson-

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