Death Doula – The Good Death Society Blog

November 9, 2025November 7, 2025

As A Death Doula And Professor Who Teaches About Dying, I See A Need For More Conversations About Death

When death strikes you or a loved one, we need prepared supporters. Everyone has a stake in death education. (Continue reading ...)

June 8, 2025June 8, 2025

Good death

Chances are you're not prepared for the end. You should be and here's how. (Continue reading ...)

June 1, 2025May 30, 2025

The big business of death

As the saying goes, there are two things we can’t avoid: death and taxes. Another less-known and also difficult-to-avoid situation is the cost of dying. (Continue reading ...)

November 17, 2024November 13, 2024

Music: A Miracle for the Dying

"Everyone gasped as the comatose patient slowly lifted her hand from the bed and began moving it in time to what I was singing." (Continue reading ...)

August 18, 2024August 14, 2024

Is the “good death” a good idea? (part 2)

The article explores the complexities and contradictions in the concept of a "good death," questioning the reliance on medication and the preconceived ideals, urging a flexible, adaptive approach to end-of-life care. (Continue reading ...)

August 11, 2024August 9, 2024

Is the “good death” a good idea? (part 1)

In Part 1 of this post, Michele Bograd explores the concept of the "good death," highlighting the influence of personal beliefs, social privilege, and structural inequalities in shaping end-of-life experiences as an end-of-life doula. (Continue reading ...)

July 7, 2024July 5, 2024

Doulas at the end of life

"The individual who has received the diagnosis has entered the experience of the last days of their life, and that is a daunting task. Fortunately, an ancient profession has become new again." (Continue reading ...)

June 9, 2024June 5, 2024

The True Value Of End Of Life Support

"Many agencies, home health providers, churches, and physicians are reluctant to recommend services that address end of life issues. It is sad and confusing why anyone would not give their friends, clients, or customers the guidance and comfort that trained professionals can offer." (Continue reading ...)

March 24, 2024March 22, 2024

What’s Positive About Death?

"To be 'death positive' doesn’t mean that you are happy about dying." (Continue reading ...)

February 25, 2024February 23, 2024

Acceptance, Denial, And Related Responses To Death

"After a two-hour appointment in which my mother was assessed and then diagnosed with dementia ... my stepfather announced, “OK! So there’s nothing wrong with her!” (Continue reading ...)

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