HOW CAN DEATH DOULAS BENEFIT ME?

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End of Life Doulas are not simply a trend or a fad. Roughly 10,000 people turn 65 each day in the US, so more and more elders—as well as those with life-limiting illness—will need our services. Families are bringing new values, preferences, and opinions that are changing the world of end of life services. They are thinking differently about how they want to honor their loved ones and have new perceptions of the death services profession.

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Death care is changing rapidly, with ongoing expansion of the industry. There is a demand for change in the way we care for the deceased, both physically and emotionally. Death doulas help bridge the gap between families and businesses. Having a death doula is helpful when a family has little experience with death or when they are afraid of confronting death. The death doula can act as a liaison between the family and your business, helping to educate families about the options available to them and easing what can often be a difficult or painful process.

End of Life Doulas offer a variety of services that include:

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• helping a person write their own obituary

• assisting with paperwork including advance directives

• creating a peaceful, loving atmosphere 

• providing grief education before, during, and after death of a loved one

• creating a ceremony and assisting with arrangements for a final resting place

• Offer earlier referrals and connect the dying to services

• explain regulations & terminology in healthcare

• reduce family confusion and mistrust when interacting with care professionals

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Doula services increase satisfaction which leads to more referrals and reduced intake stress.

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