International End of Life Care Association

05/27/2026

How Is a Dementia Doula Different From a Caregiver?

Learn the difference between a dementia doula and a caregiver, how these roles can complement one another, and what person-directed dementia support really looks like.

05/26/2026

What Is a Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) Doula?

A medical aid in dying doula offers non-medical, compassionate support to individuals and families navigating an assisted death. Learn what the role is, and is not.

05/24/2026

How to Choose The Right Death Doula Training Program

A practical guide to comparing death doula certification programs. What to look for, questions to ask, red flags, and how to find the right fit.

05/23/2026

How to Apply Your Death Doula Training: 10 Real-World Ways

Ten meaningful ways to bring your death doula training into the real world — in your community, your practice, and your life.

05/21/2026

How Emotionally Ready Do You Have to Be for Death Doula Work?

Emotional readiness is a process. Explore what it really means, what to do with fear, and how to grow steadier over time.

05/20/2026

Can Death Doulas Help with Advance Care Planning?

Learn how death doulas facilitate advance care planning conversations, help families understand options, and support the creation of advance directives and living wills.

05/19/2026

What Is a Death Doula? Meaning, Role & What They Actually Do

A death doula is a trained non-medical companion who supports individuals and families through end of life with emotional, practical, and relational care.

05/17/2026

Why Death Doula Work Matters Now

Why interest in non-medical end-of-life support is growing, and how death doulas can complement families and care teams through planning, presence, and guidance.

05/15/2026

What Is a Pet Death Doula?

Learn how pet death doulas provide compassionate support to families and their beloved animals during end-of-life care, creating comfort, dignity, and meaningful final moments.

05/14/2026

What Do Death Doulas Do?

Complete guide to death doula services and responsibilities: advance care planning, vigil facilitation, legacy work, family support, and grief companionship explained.

05/13/2026

Death Doula Salary: $25–$125/hr + Real Income & Earnings Guide (2026)

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