What Does a Death Doula Do?

Have you heard of Death Doulas and wonder what they do?

A death doula is someone who walks alongside people and families as they navigate death, dying, and grief. Similar to a birth doula, a death doula complements the medical and hospice team by offering emotional, practical, and spiritual support—answering questions, holding space, and helping make the experience feel more human and less overwhelming. From end-of-life planning to sitting vigil, a death doula helps guide this transition with presence, care, and respect for each person’s values and wishes.

Death Doulas help fill the gaps often overlooked by medical and funeral professionals and we'll take a look at how a Death Doula can help you craft an end-of-life experience that reflects the life you lived.

• End-of-life planning
• Home funerals
• Living funerals
• Funeral planning
• Natural green burial
• Water & flame cremation
• VSED support (voluntarily stopping eating & drinking)
• MAiD support (Medical Aid in Dying)
• Legacy planning & projects

Join The Death Network founder Penny Waugh for transparent dialog about the role of a Death Doula - and there will be plenty of time for questions!
We hope to see you there!

This event is sponsored by Serra Mesa Village