How to become a death doula?

There are several organizations that offer death doula training programs. It’s best to do your research when determining which is right for you (see the resources below), as doula training is not regulated on a state or federal level (anyone can offer doula training). The University of Vermont’s program is popular with five sessions offered per year (with a current waiting list). Many programs are online learning modules (which makes sense during pandemic times), though there are some interactive components with small groups of students, and there’s often homework and weekly tests.

What does a death doula do?

Education is a top need. Doulas share information about have information about advance directives, living wills, organ donation, legacy documents, funeral homes, cremation, green burial, home funerals and more. Doulas provide spiritual care and support, and help difficult conversations happen. A patient may want to forgive someone or ask for forgiveness and a doula can guide them through that.

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What is a death doula

By Phaneuf | Education | 0 comment | 5 August, 2021 |

What is a death doula is a question our arrangers are frequently asked. A death doula a.k.a. end-of-life doula is a non-medical, holistic professional who cares for people before (and sometimes after) a patient’s death, while also caring for the patient’s loved ones. The Greek word doula means a non-medical person who supports another personRead more