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End of Life Death Doula Certification
Transform Your Calling Into Confident Practice
The DoulaVersity End-of-Life Doula Program gives you the tools to provide compassionate, evidence-informed, and client-centered support to the dying and their families. Whether you're a birth doula expanding your practice or new to doula work entirely, this comprehensive training prepares you for the sacred work of accompanying families through life's final transition.
What You'll Master
The Science of Dying
How the body and brain shut down in death (and how to explain it gently to families)
Recognizing the dying process across conditions: cancer, dementia, renal failure, AIDS, and more
Understanding "the death rally" and other end-of-life phenomena
The Art of Presence
Creating meaningful rituals, sacred spaces, and personalized vigil plans
What to say (and what never to say) when emotions run high
How to hold space for grief, anger, fear, and hope without taking it on yourself
Professional Excellence
Trauma-informed care for sudden and violent deaths
Supporting pediatric end-of-life situations with specialized sensitivity
Working respectfully within diverse cultural and spiritual frameworks
Building sustainable, ethical business practices in death work
Why Choose DoulaVersity?
Balanced Approach: Integrates scientific understanding, emotional intelligence, and spiritual awareness without overemphasizing any single model. You'll learn to meet families exactly where they are.
Immediately Practical: No theory without application. You'll know exactly what to do, say, and offer in real situations through detailed scenarios and role-playing exercises.
Trauma-Informed Throughout: Comprehensive training on countertransference, secondary trauma, and supporting families after sudden or violent deaths—topics often overlooked in other programs.
Accessible & Flexible: 100% online and self-paced. Study when and where works for you, with lifetime access to all materials.
Exceptionally Comprehensive: Covers situations other programs skip, including pediatric death, violent death, and complex family dynamics.
Program Structure
Certification: Certified End-of-Life Death Doula (CELDD) Duration: 100-120 hours across 12 comprehensive modules
Format: Self-paced online learning
Investment: $795 (payment plans available)
Sample Curriculum Highlights
Module 1-3: Foundations of death work, the dying process, and body system decline Module 4-6: Communication, cultural competency, and spiritual care Module 7-9: Trauma response, pediatric considerations, and sudden death support
Module 10: Business practices, scope of practice, and professional development
Each module includes in-depth lessons, downloadable resources, real-world scenarios, and reflective assignments that build your confidence and competence.
What Makes This Different
Story-Based Learning: Rich narratives and case studies that prepare you for the emotional realities of death work, not just the logistics.
Visual & Engaging Design: Thoughtfully crafted materials that respect the gravity of the subject while keeping you engaged and learning effectively.
No Recertification Hassles: Once certified, you're certified for life. Focus on serving families, not jumping through administrative hoops.
Instructor Support: Personal feedback on your assignments from experienced death doulas who understand this work intimately.
Lifelong Support Community: Access to our private Facebook mentoring group for ongoing support with the instructor and fellow graduates throughout your career.
Real-World Ready: Graduate knowing how to navigate complex family dynamics, work alongside medical teams, and handle the unexpected with grace and competence.
Ready to Begin?
This isn't just training—it's preparation for one of the most meaningful callings you can answer. You'll graduate not only with knowledge and skills, but with the confidence to walk alongside families during their most vulnerable moments.
The families you serve will remember your presence for the rest of their lives. Make sure you're prepared to offer them the skilled, compassionate support they deserve.
Enroll today and join the growing community of death doulas making a profound difference, one family at a time.
Transform Your Calling Into Confident Practice
The DoulaVersity End-of-Life Doula Program gives you the tools to provide compassionate, evidence-informed, and client-centered support to the dying and their families. Whether you're a birth doula expanding your practice or new to doula work entirely, this comprehensive training prepares you for the sacred work of accompanying families through life's final transition.
What You'll Master
The Science of Dying
How the body and brain shut down in death (and how to explain it gently to families)
Recognizing the dying process across conditions: cancer, dementia, renal failure, AIDS, and more
Understanding "the death rally" and other end-of-life phenomena
The Art of Presence
Creating meaningful rituals, sacred spaces, and personalized vigil plans
What to say (and what never to say) when emotions run high
How to hold space for grief, anger, fear, and hope without taking it on yourself
Professional Excellence
Trauma-informed care for sudden and violent deaths
Supporting pediatric end-of-life situations with specialized sensitivity
Working respectfully within diverse cultural and spiritual frameworks
Building sustainable, ethical business practices in death work
Why Choose DoulaVersity?
Balanced Approach: Integrates scientific understanding, emotional intelligence, and spiritual awareness without overemphasizing any single model. You'll learn to meet families exactly where they are.
Immediately Practical: No theory without application. You'll know exactly what to do, say, and offer in real situations through detailed scenarios and role-playing exercises.
Trauma-Informed Throughout: Comprehensive training on countertransference, secondary trauma, and supporting families after sudden or violent deaths—topics often overlooked in other programs.
Accessible & Flexible: 100% online and self-paced. Study when and where works for you, with lifetime access to all materials.
Exceptionally Comprehensive: Covers situations other programs skip, including pediatric death, violent death, and complex family dynamics.
Program Structure
Certification: Certified End-of-Life Death Doula (CELDD) Duration: 100-120 hours across 12 comprehensive modules
Format: Self-paced online learning
Investment: $795 (payment plans available)
Sample Curriculum Highlights
Module 1-3: Foundations of death work, the dying process, and body system decline Module 4-6: Communication, cultural competency, and spiritual care Module 7-9: Trauma response, pediatric considerations, and sudden death support
Module 10: Business practices, scope of practice, and professional development
Each module includes in-depth lessons, downloadable resources, real-world scenarios, and reflective assignments that build your confidence and competence.
What Makes This Different
Story-Based Learning: Rich narratives and case studies that prepare you for the emotional realities of death work, not just the logistics.
Visual & Engaging Design: Thoughtfully crafted materials that respect the gravity of the subject while keeping you engaged and learning effectively.
No Recertification Hassles: Once certified, you're certified for life. Focus on serving families, not jumping through administrative hoops.
Instructor Support: Personal feedback on your assignments from experienced death doulas who understand this work intimately.
Lifelong Support Community: Access to our private Facebook mentoring group for ongoing support with the instructor and fellow graduates throughout your career.
Real-World Ready: Graduate knowing how to navigate complex family dynamics, work alongside medical teams, and handle the unexpected with grace and competence.
Ready to Begin?
This isn't just training—it's preparation for one of the most meaningful callings you can answer. You'll graduate not only with knowledge and skills, but with the confidence to walk alongside families during their most vulnerable moments.
The families you serve will remember your presence for the rest of their lives. Make sure you're prepared to offer them the skilled, compassionate support they deserve.
Enroll today and join the growing community of death doulas making a profound difference, one family at a time.