Death Doula Mentorship
Build your practice. Find your footing. Grow into the work.
You don't have to have it all figured out to begin, and you don't have to figure it all out alone.
Starting a death doula practice can feel like navigating unfamiliar territory. There's the business side, the questions about scope of practice, the uncertainty of working with your first clients, and the ongoing process of figuring out what kind of doula you want to be.
I'm offering mentorship for newer and emerging death doulas who want a supportive space to ask questions, work through challenges, build confidence, and develop a practice that feels sustainable and authentic to them.
This isn't about telling you how to be a death doula. It's about helping you find your own way of doing the work, while offering the experience, resources, and perspective I've gathered along the way.
Experience beyond death care
My path into death work wasn't a straight line, and I think that's part of what I bring to mentorship.
Before becoming a death doula, I spent a decade working in marketing and another decade working in graphic design. I also served as an executive director of a nonprofit organization and have spent the past 15 years building grassroots communities, organizing groups, and bringing people together around shared interests and causes.
For the past five years, I've independently researched the full spectrum of end-of-life care, death, dying, grief, and after-death care, while continuing to develop my own practice as a death doula.
These experiences give me a perspective that extends beyond death care itself. I understand the challenges of starting and running a business, communicating what you offer, building a recognizable brand, creating meaningful community connections, and developing something sustainable from the ground up.
I bring a combination of professional experience, independent research, practical problem-solving, and a genuine investment in the growth of this field.
I don't have all the answers, but I have a lot of experience knowing how to find resources, ask good questions, connect people, and help turn an idea into something tangible.
What we can work on together
Building your business
Getting your death doula business off the ground.
Identifying services and creating offerings.
Navigating pricing, policies, and business logistics.
Thinking through sustainable business models and boundaries.
Finding your scope of practice
Identifying the kinds of support you want to offer.
Getting clearer about what falls within (and outside) your role.
Establishing professional boundaries.
Navigating questions about referrals, collaboration, and working alongside other professionals.
Branding and communication
Developing your business identity and messaging.
Refining your website, service descriptions, and marketing materials.
Finding language that communicates your approach and values.
Brainstorming ways to connect with your community.
Client support and case brainstorming
Talking through hypothetical or appropriately de-identified client situations.
Brainstorming ways to support clients with unique needs.
Identifying resources, referrals, and additional avenues of support.
Thinking through challenging conversations and situations.
Building confidence in the work
Navigating the uncertainty of your early days as a doula.
Having a sounding board when you aren't sure what to do next.
Talking through experiences and reflecting on what you've learned.
Finding reassurance without losing sight of your own judgment and capabilities.
Resources and professional development
Connecting you with helpful organizations, educational opportunities, and resources.
Sharing tools, templates, and ideas where appropriate.
Exploring opportunities for collaboration and community building.
Identifying areas where additional training or education might be beneficial.
Who is mentorship for?
This mentorship is particularly suited for:
Newly trained death doulas preparing to start their businesses.
Doulas who have started working but are still building confidence.
People who feel overwhelmed by the business side of death care.
Doulas who are trying to narrow down their offerings or define their niche.
Established doulas who want an outside perspective or a place to brainstorm.
You don't need to have a fully established business or even your first client. You just need to be interested in growing into this work.
My approach to mentorship
I believe there is room for many different kinds of death doulas. There isn't one right way to do this work, and I don't believe mentorship should be about creating copies of ourselves.
My approach is collaborative, practical, and rooted in the belief that you already bring valuable skills, experiences, and perspectives to this work.
I'll offer honest feedback, share what I've learned, help you find resources, and ask questions that might help you see a situation differently. I'll also be honest about what I don't know and where someone else's expertise might be more appropriate.
The goal isn't to make you dependent on a mentor. It's to help you become more confident in your own abilities, decisions, and practice.
Let's work together
Whether you're just beginning to imagine what a death doula practice might look like or you're already working with clients and need a little support along the way, I'd love to help you find your footing.
Mentorship can be tailored to where you are, what you're working toward, and the kind of support you need.
You don't need someone to give you all the answers. Sometimes you just need someone to help you find the right questions.
1:1 One-Time Session
$85/session
A one-time, 60-minute session for questions, brainstorming, business guidance, or working through a specific challenge.
Monthly Membership
$150/month
Two 60-minute mentorship sessions.
Email or voice-message support between sessions
(within reasonable boundaries).Resource recommendations and follow-up suggestions.
Three- Month Mentorship
$450/ program
Six 60-minute sessions over three months.
Between-session messaging support.
Individualized goals and action steps.
Support for developing your business, branding, offerings, and professional confidence.
A final review of progress and next steps.