Even as a death doula, nothing prepared me for this.

5 Signs You’re Meant to Be a Death Doula What it means, why it matters, and how to know if this path is calling you.

A good death isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence.

This is what we call anticipatory grief—the emotional process of grieving someone before they die. It’s real. It’s valid. And it can feel just as heavy as the grief that comes after.

I’ve met a lot of people at the end of their lives. But every now and then, someone shows up and stays with you long after they’ve gone.

We’re going to cover three key areas in this blog that I also teach in my workshops relating to grief and support.

Dying is Expensive. And the Hidden Fees? Even Worse.

What most people don’t realize is that grief isn’t just emotional—it’s physical, mental, and even spiritual.

Death doula training is all about learning how to support the dying and their loved ones through the end-of-life process.

Trauma can be a catalyst for change, and in 2015, I experienced a loss that changed the entire trajectory of my life.

A Death Doula (also called an End-of-Life Doula) provides non-medical, holistic support to the dying and their loved ones.

Dying is Expensive. But It Doesn’t Have to Be. Here’s a little reality check: The average funeral costs as much as a used car.

Living authentically means making intentional choices while you still have the power to do so.

Let’s start here: guilt isn’t inherently bad. It’s actually a pretty normal human emotion.

Disenfranchised grief is when you feel sad about a loss that other people don’t seem to understand or accept.

Without a will or any legal paperwork, many families face probate court, which is a legal process to sort out the estate.

Choosing a green burial isn’t just about what happens when we die; it’s a reflection of how we choose to live.

Grief feels especially loud right now. It’s like the lights, the music, the constant cheer—it all shines a spotlight on what’s missing.

Let’s be honest: talking to your parents about their end-of-life plans isn’t the dinner table chat anyone’s dying to have (pun intended).

Grief doesn’t come with a rulebook, and it certainly doesn’t take time off for the holidays.