KC End of Life

09/11/2025

"How you can create a healing space for you and your family to mourn, to grieve, to celebrate, and to ponder this next mysterious step?” the actor asked.

09/11/2025

What is Medical Aid in Dying—and what does it actually involve?
🕊️ Whether you're a caregiver, a professional, or simply curious, learning the basics is worthwhile.

09/10/2025

What does it mean to die well—and who gets to decide? Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) is one of the most complex and personal conversations happening in end-of-life care today. Whether you're a caregiver, a death doula, or simply curious, our September blog post offers a balanced look at the facts, the stories, and the ethical questions surrounding MAID in Missouri and Kansas. No agenda—just insight, compassion, and clarity.
🕊️ Read the full post here: https://kcendoflife.org/education-and-resources/f/medical-aid-in-dying-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters

08/11/2025

08/09/2025

08/07/2025

We are partnering with Binder Law Firm to host a clinic focused on helping clients navigate Medicaid applications. With many individuals currently losing or at risk of losing coverage, this is a valuable opportunity to learn how to provide effective support.
When: October 1st / Time: TBD
Where: Binder Law Firm
9229 Ward Parkway, Suite 390 KCMO

08/07/2025

As death doulas, we walk beside people in some of their most vulnerable moments—before, during, and after loss. One of the most powerful tools we can offer isn’t complicated. It doesn’t require certification or medical knowledge. It’s simply this: inviting and honoring the stories of grief.

Save the date for November 8th, 10am-12pm for 'A Day of Remembrance' Fundraiser Brunch.

08/05/2025

As death doulas, we walk beside people in some of their most vulnerable moments, before, during, and after loss. One of the most powerful tools we can offer isn’t complicated. It doesn’t require certification or medical knowledge. It’s simply inviting and honoring the stories of grief.

08/05/2025

DOULA INSURANCE: https://www.cmfgroup.com/professional-liability-insurance/acupuncture-holistic-medicine-professional-insurance/end-of-life-doula-insurance/

KC WOMEN'S CONFERENCE: https://sheslocal.org/kansas-city-conference-for-women/

GIVE BACK GEAR: https://kcendoflife.org/give-back-gear

PALESTINE SENIOR CENTER INFO: https://kclinc.org/news/2024/9/24/palestine-senior-center-celebrating-new-day-with-linc-partnership

PALESTINE SENIOR CENTER EVENT SIGN-UP: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M1HUcs3TU9eobHSpF-AGDWCxJ3LC3AitIVO1R3bA71k/edit?tab=t.0

Thank you to all of our volunteers for helping KCEoL grow! If you have any interest in joining our board or one of our committees, let me know.

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Thank you!

07/26/2025

Dear Doula,

My aunt is actively dying. She’s unresponsive now, and it feels like we’re just sitting here, waiting for the end. We were incredibly close, and I’m struggling with a mix of anxiety, fear, and helplessness. I don’t want to waste these last moments I have with her, but I’m also unsure what I can do, or what I should do without interfering with the hospice or facility staff.

I want to honor this time with her and be present in a meaningful way, but I don’t know how.

Seeking guidance,
Scared of Regret

Dear Scared of Regret,

We want you to know that you are not alone in how you’re feeling. Many of us who now serve as end-of-life doulas have sat where you are. Next to someone we loved deeply, unsure of what to do, afraid to misstep, and yearning to make every last moment meaningful. In fact, those tender and uncertain moments are what called many of us to this work.

It’s important to know that even though your aunt is unresponsive, she can still hear you. Hearing is the last sense to leave us as we die. Your words, your voice, your presence, they still matter.

There is no one “right” thing to do in this sacred time, but there are many beautiful ways to simply be with her:

Play her favorite songs softly in the room, or even sing to her if you feel moved.
Read to her. Perhaps a favorite novel, poetry, or a beloved childhood book she once read to you.
Talk to her. Tell her about her favorite sports team or share the latest family gossip!
Hold her hand or gently massage her hands and arms if it feels comforting to both of you.
Give her hugs, kiss her forehead, and love on her the way she’s loved on you all your life.
These are not small things, they are gifts. You are showing up with love, and that is never wasted.

This time is sacred. While it may feel heavy or uncertain, it can also be full of peace, new memories, and even healing. You don’t have to do it perfectly. You just have to do it from your heart, and it sounds like you already are.

With you in spirit,
Your Doula

If you have a question or comment and would like to hear from a doula either publicly or privately you can direct message us or email niki@kcendoflife.org.