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death doula

American  
[deth doo-luh] / ˈdɛθ ˌdu lə /
Also end-of-life doula

noun

  • death doulas
    plural
  1. a professional who provides nonmedical support to help people prepare for death by offering counsel, practical help, and emotional support to them and their loved ones.


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She became a certified death doula, a person who helps others prepare for life’s end and supports them during the process.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2025

She also works as a death doula, which involves supporting people who are dying, as well as their loved ones, to make informed funeral care choices.

From BBC ● Dec. 14, 2024

By Penny Simkin’s side Thursday were her three daughters, son-in-law and a death doula.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 13, 2024

She said she is considering becoming a death doula to “help support people engaging with the afterlife.”

From New York Times ● Jan. 15, 2024

Lyster-Mensh became a death doula — which is also referred to as an end-of-life doula — about a year ago.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 9, 2023

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