End of Life Doula - Ann. Bucks / Beds/ Herts

30/12/2025

An interesting article on embalming - what is it and whether you need it, from the wonderful Poppy's Funeral Directors.

Read the blog post here:

Roughly half of us will be embalmed, even though there’s no legal or hygienic reason why we should be. Here’s what embalming really involves and why we prefer a natural approach.

19/12/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CrYB1bFXp/
Copied from Deep Minds Anonymous. So true x ❤️

16/12/2025

Copied from End of Life Doula UK.

Reaching out to an end of life doula as early as possible can make a big difference.

The sooner a doula is involved, the more time there is to build a trusting relationship, understand what truly matters to the person, and ensure their priorities guide the care around them. Early contact also helps avoid rushed decisions or last-minute pressure, allowing support to unfold calmly and in a way that feels right.

Doulas can offer emotional support, help explore wishes and preferences, assist with advance planning, and be a steady presence for both the person and those important to them. They can also help prepare for difficult conversations, provide information in an accessible way, and advocate for the person’s needs within the wider care team. For families, end of life doulas can offer reassurance, practical guidance and support before, during the dying process, and after the person has died.

If you’d like to find out more or be connected with a doula, you can get in touch with us through the contact form on our website, or make contact direct with me if you live within 45 mins of Leighton Buzzard.

https://eol-doula.uk/contact-us/

Please only complete this form if you are seeking information about end of life doula support or are looking to be connected with a doula. We will get back to you promptly via email – if you have not received a response, please check your spam/junk folder. You can also call us on 01137 339100.

15/12/2025

A beautiful, simple, short video about what approaching death looks like as well as death itself. Not scarey. Only 4 minutes long. Made by the wonderful Palliative care Doctor, Dr Kathryn Mannix. Well worth a watch by anyone, including, someone who is dying. Very informative. Xxhttps://youtu.be/ayMhA1pRLeY?si=-Td99HtgQj-LjXJq

In modern British society, death is out of sight and behind closed doors. Many of us lack direct exposure to the dying process - with all sorts of potential ...

02/12/2025

Taken from the wonderful Poppy's Funeral Directors in East London.

30/11/2025

From The Hospice Heart. X

25/11/2025

https://www.poppysfunerals.co.uk/blog/how-to-carry-and-lower-a-coffin/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAOSzc9jbGNrA5LM_WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHjeOKN5sCUA9UGzffUUCHYVEDHkiiwS7yK2u3cvOufhBG3CMTTS4gU8Etg1U_aem_21ZZj2fNUF3De4TewWno2A.

If you are thinking about carrying your loved ones coffin, an interesting and informative article and video. X

If you want to carry a friend or family member’s coffin, but aren’t sure if you can, this practical advice is for you. At Poppy’s, we’ll help everyone to do so, if it’s right for you.

24/11/2025

18/11/2025

Looking for a green funeral. Something to consider x

What do you think this beautiful coffin is made out of?

Here’s a clue – it’s a 100% natural, renewable material that can be found popping up in woodlands around the country right now.

That’s right – this coffin is created from mushrooms! This is a mushroom coffin made by Loop Biotech.🍄

Mushroom coffins are created using mycelium — the vegetative part of a fungus, similar to the roots of a plant — combined with upcycled h**p fibres. No plastics or chemicals are involved in production.

Each mushroom coffin will biodegrade within around 45 days of being placed into the ground. As it biodegrades, the coffin enriches the soil with nutrients, giving back to nature.

There are many ways to plan a more environmentally-friendly funeral, if that is important to you. We’re extremely proud to offer clients options like this beautiful and innovative mushroom coffin.

Thank you to our client for kindly allowing us to share this photo with you.

23/10/2025

I have circulated this today. I would appreciate it if you would be willing to share it. It may just reach someone that potentially I could help.

Thanks very much. Xx

If you or a loved one has sadly had a terminal diagnosis and are looking for some support, I can help you.

I am a trained End of Life Doula and a member of End of Life Doula UK. Non medical. I am trained to support individuals and their loved ones at the end of life, right from diagnosis or anywhere along your journey. I can support emotionally, spiritually or practically. I can help you with end of life planning. All of my work is voluntary. If you would like a chat / to meet, to see if I can help, please contact me. DBS checked and insured. Ann

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076185424792

An end of life Doula works with those with a terminal illness and their families, supporting them emotionally, spiritually and practically.

06/10/2025

Still important. X

Give yourself the chance to grieve.