An End-of-Life Doula offers practical, emotional and informational support to someone who is in the final stages of their life, and to the family and loved ones around them at this time. 

We offer non-judgemental, non-medical, empowering advice to those moving through challenging transitions and as a means to help and prepare family members for the days ahead. The work we do is separate to hospice care, but also support clients and families who might be based in hospice, or at home. 

This service, movement and community is less known in the UK (it’s growing for sure), when compared to the States, but in essence we work to minimise our clients’ fear and anxiety associated with dying and death. To accompany another, with the intention of becoming a companion and witness (not a therapist or social worker) through this transition of their life is an honour and privilege, and we aim to bring a sense of calm, resolution and normalcy surrounding the death experience. 

‘For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one’  Khalil Gibran

Dying is considered a sacred act to many of us and although the transition from life to death may indeed be very emotional, it can also be powerful, beautiful and holy. As we’ve experienced in recent years, our relationship to death has come to the fore and provided an opportunity to ask ourselves some very deep and personal questions regarding our own end of life journey. With this in mind, we understand that dying can be sad, but it doesn’t have to be frightening.

When we’re prepared and knowledgeable about what dying looks like, the experience can be less overwhelming, and our intention as doulas is to always help you and your loved ones approach end of life with a greater sense of preparedness and peace.

Tending to the dying and cultivating presence and mindfulness for them and their families whilst planning around end of life transitions is equally important, and this is why as a Sound Practitioner as well, V understands how important it is to maintain calm during times of grief, stress and anxiety. Bringing singing bowl meditations into this space, offering harmony and internal relaxation for those suffering from distress or pain can be a powerful medium to incorporate into this transition (contraindications listed here).