DEATH, DYING & END OF LIFE SUPPORT
Death is one of few experiences that every human being will face.
It is an inevitable part of our existence, yet the subject often remains taboo. We avoid it, fear it and keep it at a distance, softening it with phrases like “passed on” because speaking about death directly can feel uncomfortable.
Alongside my work in energy healing, tarot and spiritual mentorship, I am also trained as an End of Life Doula, with a deep interest in death, grief and the deeply human experiences that surround them.
I believe there is value in creating more open, honest and compassionate conversations around death and dying. Conversations that allow space for fear, grief, reflection, love, uncertainty and humanity, without shame or avoidance.
So much honour is given to the beginning of life, yet I believe there should be the same level of reverence for the end. Caring for, supporting and holding space for those approaching death is a profound privilege.
This work is rooted in compassion, presence and the belief that death deserves to be approached with dignity, care and respect for the individual experience.
Birth and death are both thresholds of the human journey, and both deserve to be treated as sacred.
What is a Death Doula?
Also known as an End of Life Doula, Death Midwife, Soul Midwife or End of Life Companion.
Death Doulas offer emotional, spiritual and practical support to people approaching the end of life, as well as those close to them. They are a trained companion who walks alongside a dying person as they journey towards death, helping ensure the individual remains central throughout end of life care.
Support looks different for every individual, and is tailored to their needs and wishes, but may include:
• compassionate presence & support navigating fear, grief or uncertainty
• helping individuals explore wishes, dignity, agency & final choices
• encouraging open conversations around death to reduce fear & loneliness
• creating meaningful rituals, reflection & personalised end of life experiences
• advocacy and support ensuring wishes are heard, documented & upheld
• assistance navigating medical, health & social care systems
• attending appointments or acting as a point of contact between services
• practical support such as planning, life admin, respite coordination or light daily tasks
• support offered within homes, hospitals, hospices & care settings
• sitting vigil with the dying person
• supporting loved ones before and after death
A Death Doula does not replace medical professionals, hospice care, counselling or legal support, but can work alongside existing care systems in a more holistic and person centred way. Every Doula works differently, and support offered may vary depending on training, experience and individual approach.
My Approach to Death Work
My approach to this work is grounded, compassionate and led by the emotional and spiritual needs of the individual or family involved.
I believe death and grief deserve to be spoken about honestly, without needing to rush, fix or avoid the reality of what is being experienced.
The area of death work I feel most drawn towards is emotional support, compassionate presence, ritual, vigil sitting and creating calmer, more intentional spaces around death and dying. At the heart of this work is simply being present with people during deeply vulnerable moments, helping them feel seen, supported and less alone.
My work is rooted in presence, awareness and grounded spirituality. For some people this may include reflection, ritual or spiritual support. For others, it may simply mean being witnessed, heard and held within a calm and compassionate space.
I am especially passionate about creating safer conversations around death, grief and mortality within community spaces, and helping people reconnect with death in a more human and less fearful way.
Death Cafe
I also host Death Cafe gatherings and community conversations around death and dying.
A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion space where people come together to talk openly about death over tea and cake. It is not therapy, bereavement counselling or a support group. The purpose is simply to create safer, more honest conversations around death as a natural part of life.
People attend for many different reasons. Some are curious. Some are caring for someone. Some are grieving. Some are facing their own mortality. Some simply want a space where these conversations are not avoided.
You do not need experience, knowledge or a particular belief system to attend.
You can find upcoming gatherings through the events page.
Qualifications + Enquiries
I am a certified End of Life Doula, my training was completed with Living Well, Dying Well.
While I am not currently practising professionally in this field at this stage, I am undertaking further training in more holistic and spiritual rites of passage, with the intention of opening the door more fully to this work in the future.
At present, my focus is on education, community conversations and continuing to deepen my experience as this area of work develops naturally alongside my wider practice.
I remain open to conversations and enquiries connected to end of life support, death awareness and creating compassionate community spaces around grief, mortality and dying.
If you feel called to reach out, you are welcome to contact me here.