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What is a Midwife for End of Life or Death Doula?
A Death Doula or End of Life Midwife is typically a non-medical person trained to care for someone at the end of life in a holistic (physically, emotionally and spiritually) manner. Death Doulas or End of Life Midwives are also sometimes referred to as: End of Life Coaches, Transition Guides, End of Life Guides, Soul Midwives, Death Coaches, Doulas for the Dying, End of Life Doulas, and/or Death Midwives.
What types of service does a Midwife for End of Life or Death Doula Provide?
Whether in the family’s home, hospice, hospital or other environment, a death doula often provides the gift of continuity across the pan-death spectrum, i.e., before, during and after a death occurs, in the realm of emotional, physical and psychological support. This may include performing various basic tasks usually conducted by a home caregiver or family member; staying with the dying individual while family members are unavailable; advocating and facilitating supportive communication and/or conversations between all parties; assisting in the creation of meaningful goodbyes during the remaining hours of life; serving as a resource for necessary paperwork and planning, funeral/interment planning and estate settlement; etc.
Compassionate Clearout (Packing & Transitions)
This is a service I personally offer. Often there are times when the family needs me to help with donating personal items, selling some items, contacting Consignment stores for furniture and artwork.
I provide a personal touch as well as all of the materials needed for packing and transporting to the appropriate places. I can also help a partner or spouse to relocate and sell the home, if need be. I have established relationships with local businesses and social services who need donations.