Death Doula Services

What is a Death Doula?

A death doula is often a non-medical professional who provides emotional, spiritual and practical support to the dying person and/or their caregivers. A death doula may assist in planning and preparing for end of life. They can provide guidance in care coordination and resource finding. A death doula may also assist in creating an enhanced dying experience by providing guidance during the "active dying" phase. A death doula may support you in creating lasting memories through legacy projects and guide "families" in family-led death care. A death doula provides a compassionate presence during the dying, death and grief process.

As a Death Doula I am able to offer support and guidance through the preparing and planning for your unique end of life experience. With over 25 years of experience in the field of end of life care, health & death education, I can guide you through the different aspects of dying and death so that you may empower yourself and those who care for you.

Heart to Heart Podcast

Conversation with Hospice Quinte's Executive Director Jennifer May-Anderson and Death Doula and educator Olga Nikolajev.

Do you have a Question for a death doula?

Would you like to schedule an initial discussion with a death doula?

We provide services based on your unique and particular needs.

In our initial discussion we can explore the needs you may have and what options may be available to you. We can start to develop a plan. Your Dying Plan. You will be able to explore your options and choices for dying and after death care with a death doula who will offer guidance, support and resources.

Do you need to speak with a grief counselor?

We can also provide individual, couple, partnership, friends and family confidential grief counseling and facilitation via telephone, Skype or in-person.