What is an End-of-Life Doula?

An End-of-Life (EOL) Doula, also known as a Death Doula, is a non-medical professional that provides physical, emotional, and/or spiritual holistic support for the dying and their loved ones before, during, and after death. Trained in the various end of life stages, an End-of-Life Doula is able to assist the family with understanding the natural processes, while providing comfort and support.

What EOL Services does

Nightingale Crossings Offer?

• Attending to the emotional, psychosocial and/or spiritual aspects of dying and caregiving, with focus on quality of life for individuals and family caregivers

• Providing an additional support system to clients and families, with no time limitations or time restrictions, with longer and/or more frequent visits, as needed.

• Advocating for the client and family and coordinating care with hospice team, medical professionals, and other comfort care providers

• Assisting with completion of advance directives

• Providing companionship, holding space and supporting client and family throughout the dying process

• Assisting in funeral arrangements, obituaries, and memorials and providing bereavement resources.

Services do not include provision of medical advice or medications or hands-on care similar to that provided by a home health aide.