End-of-Life Doulas, or Death Doulas, are non-medical professionals of extraordinary compassion and kindness who are trained to bring healing vs. curative care to individuals and their loved ones during critical illness and the dying process. 

We tend to the healing of the emotional, spiritual and relational aspect of individuals and their loved ones as death draws nearer, and help neutralize fear by providing education regarding the process of death and dying.

By focusing on the complete individual, not just the  medical diagnosis, we provide comprehensive and compassionate care tailored to your/your loved one’s unique needs.

I am trained to facilitate challenging, emotionally charged conversations with clients and loved ones regarding end of life issues, and help support caregivers, family and friends through the process of emotional completion and saying goodbye.

As a Death Doula, there are many ways of “doing” to help support the dying individual and their loved ones. Often times though, more important is how a Doula is “being” that creates the comfort care that families are craving during their most vulnerable weeks, days and hours. As your Death Doula, my priority is to learn how to best serve you and your loved ones, be a healing presence at the bedside, and help you navigate the intense emotions and experiences that accompany this final challenge of life.

Death Doulas offer the chance to redefine the way individuals and their loved ones navigate the process of death, leaving a lasting, positive impact for future generations.

When to call Aimee for help: 

• You or someone you love has been diagnosed with a terminal or life limiting illness, and you are seeking practical, emotional and spiritual support

• You are the primary caregiver for someone who is nearing the end of life and you need guidance and help

• You seek direction and clarity about your end of life wishes and help communicating those wishes with your loved ones

• You know someone who is dying or caring for someone who is dying and you want to help but you don’t know how

• You’d like to fast track your goal of living your life to the fullest NOW, regardless of your health status 

My Death Doula Training

I received certification as a Sacred Passage End-of-Life Doula from the Conscious Dying Institute* and I uphold and agree with their mission and principles:

"To create a wisdom-based caring healing culture of End-of-Life Doulas, Conscious Dying Coaches and Educators of all faiths, beliefs & ethnicities who restore death to its sacred place in the beauty, mystery and celebration of life and contribute to the evolution of human consciousness."

The Ten Conscious Dying Principles:

1. Increase beauty, pleasure, contentment.

2. Provide emotional and spiritual support.

3. Initiate conversations about the dying process.

4. Practice self-care to prevent burnout and emotional fatigue.

5. Demystify the stages of the dying process.

6. Acknowledge mysteries, miracles and unexplained events.

7. Learn how to be with intense emotions.

8. Honor other's beliefs, while staying true to your own.

9. Be a steward of conscious death.

10. Attend at the bedside - no one dies alone. 

*Conscious Dying Institute, Boulder CO