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Sally Gabriel Ph.D.
Death Doula Services
Compassionate Guidance Through
Life’s Final Chapter
Navigating the end of life can be overwhelming, both for the person experiencing it and their loved ones. At Epilogue Care, our death doula services provide emotional, spiritual, and practical support tailored to each individual’s needs. We guide families through the dying process with empathy, dignity, and care, ensuring that these moments are meaningful, peaceful, and grounded in respect.
Guiding You Through Life’s Final Chapter
Changing the Way We Talk About Death and Loss
A death doula offers more than physical or medical care—they provide a steady, compassionate presence that honors the wishes and dignity of the person at the end of life. Our services include emotional support, advanced planning guidance, legacy work, and resources for both patients and families. By understanding the unique needs of each individual, we create a space where end-of-life moments are met with comfort, clarity, and intentionality.
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Who Can Benefit from
a Death Doula?
Support for Individuals, Families,
and Caregivers
Death doula services are for anyone navigating the end-of-life process, including:
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Individuals seeking peace, clarity, and support during their final days
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Family members and loved ones needing guidance, reassurance, and emotional support
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Caregivers and healthcare professionals looking to enhance compassionate care
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Communities and organizations aiming to create more informed and empathetic end-of-life practices
Every engagement is tailored to your unique situation, honoring personal, cultural, and spiritual needs.
Supporting another through loss is an act of love, courage, and humanity.
Death Doulas vs. Hospice Workers
Understanding the Difference in Care
While both death doulas and hospice workers provide support at the end of life, their roles are distinct. Hospice workers focus primarily on medical care, pain management, and clinical needs for those facing terminal illness. They ensure comfort, administer medications, and coordinate medical services.
Death doulas, on the other hand, provide non-medical support. They focus on emotional, spiritual, and practical guidance for both the person experiencing the end of life and their loved ones. This may include legacy work, facilitating meaningful conversations, providing a steady presence, and offering tools for coping with anticipatory grief.
Together, hospice and death doula care complement each other, creating a holistic approach that addresses both physical comfort and emotional well-being.
Every life deserves to be honored, every goodbye deserves grace.
What You’ll Receive with Death Doula Services
Practical and Emotional Guidance at Every Step
Working with a death doula ensures that both you and your loved ones feel supported through the dying process. Our services include:
Personalized emotional and spiritual support
Assistance with end-of-life planning and decision-making
Legacy projects, life review, and memory-making
Advocacy and guidance for families navigating healthcare systems
Support for grief and anticipatory loss
What you need to know about Grief Education & support
A death doula provides non-medical support to individuals and families during the end-of-life process. They focus on emotional, spiritual, and practical guidance.
Hospice provides medical and nursing care for terminally ill patients. A death doula
Anyone! Individuals nearing the end of life, family members, caregivers, or organizations wanting compassionate support for clients or residents.
Ideally, early in the end-of-life process—whether weeks, months, or even years in advance—to allow for planning, emotional support, and relationship-building.
Reach out through our contact page to schedule a consultation. We’ll work with you to create a personalized plan that meets your needs.