A death doula — or end-of-life doula — can enhance traditional palliative and hospice care by offering an additional layer of support. Death doulas provide non-medical emotional, spiritual, and physical support and guidance through the dying process. Central to the doula’s role is non-judgmental, holistic support that empowers patients and their loved ones to make the choices they want for their death experiences and to do so surrounded by the support they need.
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The price of death doula services is not covered by Medicaid or Medicare and likely not covered by most private insurance providers. Death doula services can range from $25 to $100 per hour. Since the cost of these services will be paid out-of-pocket, it is important for people who want to incorporate this service into their end-of-life care plan to budget accordingly.
For individuals without children or other support in their family, death doulas can also be particularly invaluable. According to the United States Census Bureau, 15.2 million Americans aged 55 and older do not have children. Traditionally, seniors rely on their adult children to care for them as they age. However, seniors without children may opt to seek out support through death doulas as they reach the end of their lives.
A death doula can enter your life at any point, but most people search for death doula services when they experience a life-changing event. Individuals and families use death doula services typically when death is imminent or after receiving a terminal illness diagnosis. Some family members also use these services to cope after their loved one’s death.