09/14/2025
Legacy:
We are all born, and we all die too. It’s what we do in the middle that creates our legacy. What we leave behind is far more than simply wealth and possessions. We can share our story or give wisdom, advice, love, and support even after we have passed. In doing so, we give those left behind and those in the future a glimpse of our essence - who you were, how you saw the world, and what gave your life purpose. Death Doulas can help patients with the powerful and uplifting process of conducting a life review and developing a legacy project.
Presence:
The topic of death can produce fear and anxiety as we each face our end-of-life.
This is simply because we have not walked this path before. Having someone present with a wealth of experience and proper training at such a tender time can bring a sense of comfort to the otherwise unfamiliar. Death Doulas provide holistic and informational support as they accompany individuals and their families through the entire end of life journey.
Dignity:
Everyone wants to have a positive passing where they maintain their dignity and honor as they exit this life. We all have our own values, traditions, and belief systems that influence our vision and expectations of what that would look like.
Creating an environment that represents that vision and is authentic to the individual is important. Death Doulas help patients and families develop a plan around the wishes and values of the dying person and always advocate on their behalf.
