Sarah Krasnostein’s deep dive into the death doula’s world

We’ve all heard of birth doulas, who assist women during pregnancy and childbirth, but death doulas?

We’ve all heard of birth doulas, who assist women during pregnancy and childbirth, but end-of-life doulas? Such a sensible idea, when you think of it: a compassionate and knowledgeable professional who guides us on our final journey and helps with matters that family members often find difficult to broach. Not just the practicalities, but the preparation for the patient as well as loved ones who feel so very helpless and lost in the face of death.

Writer Sarah Krasnostein explores the world of the death doula in a strangely uplifting story that takes us back to the core of things that really matter: the gift of time, the importance of listening and the simple joy of being together.