End of Life Doula UK

17/06/2026

Due to a known technical issue with Zoom outside of our control, some people were unable to attend our Becoming an End of Life Doula session last week (10th June). If you were booked to attend but unable to get into the meeting please email us on [email protected] so that we can invite you to the rescheduled session/a future session or issue a refund.

If you hadn't booked on this month but are interested in a future session you can book for September using this link:

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15/06/2026

End of life doulas offer compassionate practical, emotional, and (if requested) spiritual support during times that can feel emotionally and logistically overwhelming.

This testimonial, received about one of our members, highlights the person-centered and human approach of end of life doulas, also illustrating the extent of their impact on emotional and psychological wellbeing.

If you would like to learn more about accessing support from an end of life doula, please complete the contact form on our website via the link in our bio, we will then get in touch with you to further discuss how we can help.

10/06/2026

End of life doulas recognise that caring is never experienced in isolation. It affects a whole family and the wider circle around them, which is why building carer-friendly compassionate communities matters.

Alongside supporting the person who is dying, doulas provide space for carers to feel heard and held as they navigate the emotional and practical realities of caring. That support might look like gentle conversation, respite presence, or simply taking a moment to pause together with a cup of tea.

This Carers Week, we honour those supporting someone at the end-of-life and the importance of communities that don’t just rely on carers, but actively support them too.

08/06/2026

"Being invited to support people at a tender time feels like such a privilege… and feeling like I'm making a difference is important to me,"

Our member and end of life doula, Ruby Love and CEO Dr Emma Clare have been featured in another BBC article exploring the growing role of end of life doulas in the UK.

Ruby shares her experience of providing person-centred support to people who are dying and those important to them, while Emma highlights the important role doulas play in complementing health and social care services through practical, emotional and relationship-based support.

We're grateful to Ruby for sharing her story and helping raise awareness of the valuable work end of life doulas do every day.

Read the full article via the BBC website.

06/06/2026

We are pleased to be featured in BBC News SW today with our member Ruby Love and CEO Emma Clare

BBC News - Why there's been a 'rapid' rise in death doulas - BBC News

Ruby Love, from Bristol, is a death doula, giving holistic support to people in advance and during death.

04/06/2026

This Volunteers’ Week we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible volunteers who help make End of Life Doula UK what it is.

The impact of your work reaches far beyond the hours you give. It helps ensure that people approaching the end of life, and those important to them, can access compassionate support when they need it most.

To every volunteer who contributes their time, skills and care to End of Life Doula UK, thank you. We are deeply grateful for all that you do.

27/05/2026

Our CEO and end of life doula, Dr Emma Clare, recently joined the on their ‘Before You Go’ podcast. Speaking with Matt Brook, Emma shared her unique journey into end-of-life care, from working as a domiciliary carer to becoming one of the UKs leading voices in death literacy and community-led support. Emma further explores what it truly means to support someone at the end of life, highlighting why these conversations matter more than ever.

You can listen to Emma on the Before You Go podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

22/05/2026

End of Life Doula UK strive to support our membership by offering a range of online workshops for continuing professional development. These sessions are designed to support our members ongoing learning, confidence, and connection as an end of life doula, with opportunities for both practical skill-building and personal reflection.

If you are one of our members and you would like to find out more about the sessions and book your place simply search online for “Eventbrite End of Life Doula UK” and you’ll find our Eventbrite page with all upcoming workshops and events listed.
We want our CPD opportunities to remain accessible to all members, regardless of financial circumstances. Subsidised places are available, and members are warmly invited to request support.

19/05/2026

18/05/2026

An important part of the role of an End of Life Doula is not only supporting individuals and families one-to-one, but also helping to open up conversations around death, dying, grief, and caregiving within our wider communities.

A wonderful example of this was York’s Dead Good Festival, which took place across the city from 8th–17th May, including 3 full days hosted by St Leonard’s Hospice, York Explore Libraries, and York Cemetery. The festival brought people together through a diverse programme of talks, workshops, music, creativity and community events, all encouraging more open, compassionate and imaginative conversations about mortality and remembrance.

We’re especially proud that this year’s festival was organised by three of our End of Life Doula UK members, working collaboratively alongside the wider organising committee. We also loved seeing our members contributing to the programme through talks, creative workshops and music performances that shared knowledge, encouraged reflection, and supported connection.

Community events like this play such an important role in helping to reduce fear, isolation and stigma around death and grief, while reminding us that these experiences belong to all of us.

Thank you to everyone involved in creating such a thoughtful and meaningful festival, we look forward to joining you again next year.

Photo credit: Emma Clare and Lewis Lansford