Compassionate End-of-Life Support

Hospice is a wonderful organization that provides highly skilled, compassionate and caring medical professionals and support services to the patient and their families. Hospice provides invaluable education and tools that are critical for a positive end of life experience. Having to provide 24-hour care at the end of life can be overwhelming at times for the caregivers. End-Of-Life Doulas can provide relief and fill in the gaps, providing support to the family. Helping to support to create a beautiful space and uphold the sacredness of the dying process.

The End-of-Life Doula does not take the place of hospice. They are a wonderful ally and support person that work alongside other providers, following and reinforcing established plans for care already established by hospice with the family.

The End-Of-Life Doula will not administer medications or perform any medical procedures.

The End-of Life Doula will follow HIPAA guidelines for privacy.

End-Of-Life Doula services are not covered by insurance.

Death Doulas can be contacted at any time during the end of life process. The sooner the doula can enter into the process, the more time can be spent getting to know the individual and family, creating quality care plans, prioritizing end of life needs, and creating sacred space and meaning for the individual and family.

It depends on how much support someone needs! Everyone’s needs are different; some folks may want to meet for an hour each week to go over paperwork, and once that is complete they may not need us for some time. Other people may have more urgent needs and require additional hours as they are closer to the end of life. Our job as your doula is to help you identify your needs if you are uncertain. Anyone working with a doula should feel comfortable asking about time when meeting with them

Ask questions, like those below, to potential end-of-life doulas to help discern who is a good fit for you. Remember that many doulas offer free consultations to talk about these things — so feel free to ask anything! 

• What is your goal with your practice? 
• How did you get into this work? 
• Have you been trained and do you engage in ongoing professional development? 
• What is your level of bedside/care experience? 
• How many deaths have you supported/been present for? 
• What are your available hours for contact? 
• What is the scope of your services? 
• What is your pricing structure? 
• Do you have a sample contract I can view? 
• Are there any end-of-life options (such as medical aid in dying) or particular situations that you are unable to support your clients through?

Traci’s services are all available in person in the Treasure Valley area and virtually.