Should You Hire a 'Death Doula'?

We all know about doulas for childbirth, but what about a doula for death? The Doctors welcome Alua, who supports people during the process of dying to explain why this profession can be so helpful during the end of life.

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[brodywolf]

Hey I just saw this lady on ask a mortician they gave more examples of what she does on there. Bravo doctors for trying to start the conversation. We are all going to die instead of hidding from it face it head on a talk about what we want to do

[rebeccablogs]

I am so glad that I saw this because, I am working on becoming and End of life coach and Death Doula.❤❤❤Great interview.

[scienceannistyle]

Anyone else feel like the white guy totally stole her thunder?! I wanna hear HER speaking about death, not you dude!

[UrbanAlchemystic]

I'm training currently with going with grace to become a death doula or end-of-life doula and I'm very excited I feel like it's a movement and I feel like we will need that especially with our aging generation. I even heard about abortion doulas believe it or not (same concept of comforting and making sure everything is okay with the mother who will have the procedure) they actually exist out here too and trying to get the word out.

[dollyyourpathstowellness]

wonderful, so glad you were able to get the word out and pave the way! blessings.

[Godstrumpet]

Who’s here after watching Atlanta Season 3, episode 2?
Had never heard of a death doula.

[eonlinehelp]

Great idea..the more support the better, hwevr I think the name should be changed to something else "Transition Doula" maybe..idk, jst something other than DEATH DOULA

[okpalashadrach]

Death has been defeated!!!
Death is not your friend, after death is hell.
The Lord Jesus Christ has conquered death, he died and after three days he rose again by the power of God and he lives for ever in a glorious body by the spirit and power of God. I bear witness that he is alive, I saw him, he appeared to me, he has eternal life. God has made him Lord over the living and the dead, if you as accept him as your Lord and savior he will give to you eternal life and death will not have power over you.