Alison Keller, End-of-Life Doula
Serving as a non-medical companion to the dying and their families.
What is an end-of-life doula?
End-of-life doulas provide companionship, comfort and guidance for those facing a terminal illness of death. Our non-medical holistic support encompasses emotional, spiritual and practical care.
Holding space for grief.
Facing our own mortality is scary and uncomfortable. Thinking about losing a loved one is downright terrifying. Grief and loss do not arrive on a schedule or a timetable. They aren’t linear, we cannot plan for them or around them.
What exactly does a doula do?
Companionship and deep listening
Non-medical methods for reduction of pain and anxiety
End-of-life care planning
Facilitate conversations between dying persons and loved ones
Rituals for end-of-life and vigil
Knowledgeable presence and guidance about dying
Support for dying person’s family and loved ones