Death Doula Kacie

04/15/2026

Most people think death happens in a moment.

It doesn’t.

The active dying phase can last days. Sometimes up to two weeks.
The body slowly begins to shut down, little by little.

And for families… this is often the hardest part.

This is why I call it a labor out of life.

Because just like birth, it’s a process.
One that deserves understanding, support, and guidance.

The more we talk about this, the less fear people have when they’re actually in it.

Did you know dying could take this long?

04/14/2026

We avoid this conversation like it’s optional… until it’s not.

You don’t need to have everything figured out.
But saying nothing at all? That’s what makes it harder.

Have you had this conversation with your family yet? 👇

04/14/2026

We’ve been taught to fear death like it’s always painful.
It’s not.
Sometimes, it’s actually quite peaceful.
What have you been told about it?

04/13/2026

Nicole Kidman stepping into the death doula space? Interesting…

I love seeing someone with a platform this big bringing attention to death, dying, and the role of a death doula. The more we normalize these conversations, the better.

I was actually interviewed by Daily Mail today about this, which was cool. They wanted to get the opinion of a Death Doula expert!

Here’s the article if you wanna read about it👇

Nicole Kidman has revealed that she's learning to be a death doula. The actress, 58, told attendees at the University of San Francisco's Silk Speaker series on Saturday, April 11, that the idea came to her after her mother died in 2024.

04/13/2026

Turns out people DO wanna talk about death, and I’m here for it.

04/13/2026

People think being around death would make me afraid of it.
It didn’t.
It made me prepare.

Are you afraid of death… or just unprepared for it?

04/13/2026

Most people aren’t afraid of death itself.
They’re afraid of the unknown, the process, and being alone in it.

That fear changes when someone is there to guide you through it.

This is what death doulas do.

Would you want this kind of support at the end of your life?

04/12/2026

There’s a difference between filling silence… and actually supporting someone who’s dying.

The right words don’t fix it.
But they can bring comfort.

Save this for when it matters.
What would you add?

04/11/2026

Hospice gets such a bad reputation… and honestly, it shouldn’t.

Hospice isn’t about giving up. It’s about shifting the focus from curing to caring.

Pain management. Emotional support. Guidance. A team that actually knows what they’re doing when it comes to end-of-life.

And when you pair hospice with a death doula?
You get the full picture.

Hospice supports the body.
A death doula supports the human experience.

Together, it changes everything.

Would you choose hospice sooner if you understood it differently?

04/10/2026

Most people have no idea what the active dying phase actually looks like… until they’re in it.

And by then, it feels overwhelming, confusing, and honestly… scary.

This is the part no one teaches you.
This is where support matters the most.

This is what death doulas do.

Do you have a Death Doula included in your end of life planning?

04/09/2026

Unapologetically me. I spent too long shrinking to fit a mold that was never made for this work anyway. Welcome to the human side of death.

04/09/2026

You don’t need to be a nurse to become a death doula.

You do need the right training, support, and guidance to do this work well.

If you’ve been thinking about it… this is your sign to start.

Free webinar + enrollment info in my bio.