Frequently Asked Questions

 A:   End-of-life doulas provide non-medical, compassionate support to individuals and families during the dying process. Their role often includes offering presence, education, guidance, and support with communication and decision-making. 

 A: No, they do not replace hospice or medical professionals. Instead, I complement their services — offering additional time, compassion, and continuity that clinical teams often cannot provide. 

A:  I do not provide ongoing or in-home support. My current offerings are focused on one-time conversations and educational guidance. 

 A:  I currently offer one-time, reflective conversations and educational speaking engagements.

Please reach out for availability and current rates.

Unfortunately, doula services are not currently covered by most insurance companies — even though they often help reduce hospital costs and improve overall care experiences.  

Yes. End-of-life doulas offer steady, compassionate support that helps families feel less overwhelmed. By assisting with planning, communication, and emotional care, doulas ease the strain that often leads to caregiver burnout.

The McMaster Optimal Aging Portal (McMaster University, 2021) notes that doulas “provide practical, emotional, and spiritual support to those who are dying and to their loved ones,” helping to fill important gaps in care and comfort.

Spiritual conversations are welcomed if they are meaningful to you. End-of-life doula care is not a spiritual or religious service. It focuses on emotional support, clear communication, and practical guidance — always centered on your values and beliefs.  

Yes—spiritual conversations are welcomed and supported. I live and work from a spiritual perspective and am very comfortable holding space for these discussions when they are meaningful to you. Rather than following any specific religious doctrine, my approach draws from ancient truths shared by mystics across cultures and traditions.

At its heart, this perspective is grounded in nonduality—the understanding that we are not separate, but deeply connected. That the heart is our bridge to Source. That love is the essence of creation, and that it does not end with death.

My role is never to impose beliefs, but to gently support your understanding, questions, and experiences—honoring what brings you peace, comfort, and a sense of wholeness at this sacred time.

If you still have questions or would like a more personal conversation, you’re welcome to reach out below.