The Ancient Egyptians had Anubis. The Greeks looked to Charon and Hermes. Yama is the Hindu guide, and Viking warriors would wait for the Valkyries to escort them from the battlefield. 

Across all cultures and oceans of time, humans have relied on psychopomps—trusted figures to guide them from one life to the next. 

Just as doulas are present at birth, end of life doulas provide specialized services as a person approaches their transition into death. Through kindness, respect, and professionalism, a death doula works with a transitioning person as well as their families to provide comfort through complex emotions as well as mental and spiritual experiences.

We want every transition to be treated with dignity and respect. We want our patients’ wishes to be honored, and we strive to bring light to the miracle of a life—even in its final stages.