End-of-life doulas—also known as death doulas or death midwives—are compassionate companions who provide non-medical, holistic support to individuals and their loved ones during serious illness, dying, and after death.

Rather than focusing on curing, doulas offer comfort-centered care—supporting the emotional, spiritual, and practical needs that often go unmet in traditional systems. They may assist with life review, legacy projects, vigil planning, education about the dying process, and creating meaningful rituals.

Doulas work alongside hospice and medical teams, helping to fill the gaps in care. They may offer consistent presence—sometimes on call or at the bedside—so that families can focus on being present with one another during this sacred time.

At the heart of this work is presence. An end-of-life doula helps create space for connection, meaning, and dignity—supporting individuals and families in experiencing more peaceful, supported, and meaningful end-of-life moments.

The timeline can vary depending on the depth of training and your personal pace of integration.

Our program is designed to unfold over 5 months, allowing time not only to learn practical skills, but to engage in meaningful inner work. This is not just information to absorb—it requires embodiment.

Many students begin integrating what they’ve learned right away, while continuing to deepen their confidence and experience over time.

Yes—support is a foundational part of this experience.

You’ll be held within a community of like-hearted individuals, alongside experienced guides who are here to walk with you. Our teaching team includes practicing End-of-Life Doulas, Nurses, Social Workers, Celebrants and more! Through live sessions, shared reflection, and ongoing connection, you won’t be doing this work alone.

We believe learning to companion others begins with being deeply supported yourself.

The training is designed as a balance of live teaching (via Zoom), experiential practice, and personal reflection.

Each week, you’ll be invited into a rhythm of learning that includes live sessions, guided exercises, and integration practices you can move through at your own pace. The first 8 weeks focus on the inner-work of transforming our relationship with death. The following 13 weeks are focused on taking all that beautiful, transformational information and taking it into your communities as end-of-life doulas. It includes a practicum where you will work with 2 community clients and practice coaching them through end-of-life planning and having important conversations. 

On average, students spend 6-8 hours per week engaging with the material, though you’re encouraged to follow what feels sustainable for you.

This is spacious, intentional learning—created to support depth rather than overwhelm.

End-of-life doula work is an emerging field and is not currently governed by a single accrediting body.

Our program offers a comprehensive and holistic foundation, combining practical skills with deep personal inquiry. Upon completion, you’ll receive a certificate of completion and the confidence to begin offering this work in your community.

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We are part of a growing movement helping to reimagine how we care for one another at the end of life.

As this field continues to evolve, our team stays closely connected to developments within the broader end-of-life doula and professional care landscape. Should formal accreditation or licensing become standardized in the future, we have intentionally designed this training to be both thorough and forward-thinking—so that our graduates are well-prepared and aligned with emerging expectations. While requirements may vary, our hope is that additional steps, if ever needed, would be minimal rather than requiring you to start over.

This work invites you into a profound relationship with life, death, and what matters most.

Through guided reflection, experiential practices, and community sharing, you’ll explore your own beliefs, fears, and experiences around death. Many students find this process to be deeply transformative—shifting how they live, love, and show up in the world.

In learning to companion others, you are also learning to meet your own life with greater presence, compassion, and intention.

Yes—your presence matters more than you may realize.

In a culture where death is often avoided or medicalized, simply showing up with compassion, steadiness, and care can be impactful. End-of-life doulas help create space for connection, dignity, and meaning during one of life’s most important transitions.

You don’t need to have all the answers. Your willingness to be present, to listen, and to care is what makes the difference.

If you feel curious to hear stories from our team and what this work looks like in real life, we’d love to connect. We could talk about this work all day.