Frequently Asked Questions

End of Life Doulas help clients and their families in navigating difficult emotions prior to, during, and after death. They help with services like Memorial Projects, final arrangements, providing respite to tired caregivers, social visits, and talking through hard questions or conversations as needed. End of Life Doulas serve in a number of ways to facilitate a peaceful end of life experience and each situation will be different based on client need. .Please reach out if you are interested in additional information, or visit INELDA.org.

End of Life Doulas can help at any step of the end of life process. Some families choose to bring one in immediately upon hearing end of life is approaching to help peacefully transition their loved one, or to make sure loose ends have been tied up. Others choose to call in an end of life doula in the final days of a loved ones life to bring comfort and ease in the last days. The choice is a personal one and there is no right or wrong time.

No. End of Life Doulas do not provide any medical support, services, advice, or opinions. 

End of Life Doulas are happy to provide clients and their loved ones with what they need in the moment. This can be anything from a coffee run, to helping write letters to family to be delivered after a client’s passing. They can provide assistance with final arrangements and respite for caregivers. They can also help with smaller things that can make a big impact and are sometimes overlooked, such as playing favorite music, reading aloud from a favorite book, filling the room with a favorite scent, or making sure the lighting is to the client’s liking.  Sometimes they are simply a loving presence to hold hands and provide a listening ear.

Life coaching is a process in which a coach helps individuals to identify their goals, overcome obstacles, and make positive changes in their lives.

In a life coaching session, you can expect to discuss your goals, challenges, and strategies for overcoming obstacles. Your coach will provide guidance, support, and accountability to help you achieve your goals.

The length of a life coaching program depends on the individual and their goals. Some programs may last a few months, while others may last a year or more.