Death doula training
End-of-life doula care means non-medical support for dying people and their families, alongside other caregivers.
Support near the end of life
- Companionship and comfort
- Meaning, peace and preparation
- Support for loved ones
Your role as an end-of-life doula
Being thereSomeone nearing death says, “I'm afraid of being alone.” An end-of-life doula offers non-medical companionship and comfort to people preparing for or experiencing the end of life.The aimYour support aims to help the dying person and their loved ones have an end of life that is as meaningful, peaceful and well-prepared as possible.Non-medical careAt the bedside, you can offer emotional support and help with positioning.
- Non-medical companionship
- Support the person's choices
- Care for person and family
- Life review and legacy
- Keep vigil
- Give caregivers respite
Lessons in this chapter
3 lessons, about 5 minutes each
- What is a death doula?
- Hospice, palliative care and you
- Signs that death is near
Built on DONA International Birth and Postpartum Doula Standards of Practice, with NEDA End-of-Life Doula Core Competencies · DONA standards revised 9/2025; NEDA study guide outline (current) · Technical Knowledge (NEDA EOLD Core Competencies)
The full class, $249 at launch.
Paid once, when it opens. Lesson 1 is free now.
- 12 modules, voiced and captioned
- Role-play with an AI client
- Mentor review of your final case
Most US states don’t license doulas; Montana requires a license from January 1, 2027. This is our own certificate. DONA, CAPPA and INELDA certify through their own workshops.
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