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death doulas

  • plural
    of death doula.
    death doula
    noun
    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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And while for some, death doulas could help with this, it's a complex issue with no regulation or mandatory training in the UK.

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

But death doulas, sometimes known as soul midwives, have been growing in popularity in the last 10 years.

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

I love exploring Chinatown, peeking into the windows of jewelers boasting diamonds and gold and Rolexes, and discovering secret cinemas across the street from death doulas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2026

Unlike labor doulas, who focus on childbirth, death doulas aim to ease the daunting dying process for people in their final days, offering emotional, physical and spiritual support.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 9, 2023

Peltz and O’Neill found their six families through a series of networks, from end-of-life groups to funeral parlors to death doulas.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 14, 2019

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