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“Death” is probably the last word you would expect to find paired with “doula.” And no, this isn’t some sort of spiritual metaphor; it’s an actual job in a young but rapidly growing field. Let me explain. A doula is someone who is trained to help and support a woman during childbirth. Traditionally, the doula or midwife fills the role of a coach who brings wisdom and experience to a family as they bring a new life into the world. When my wife and I had our second child, we had a friend with us who was in training to be a birth doula. Her presence provided much-needed personal help and comfort as someone who was simply there. Of course I was also there, but aside from the birthing classes and the experience of our first child’s birth I didn’t really have much to bring to the table. The nurses were in and out, and the OB-GYN popped in for a few minutes and was there for the birth, but our doula friend was with my wife in a different and much deeper way, providing a combination ...

It’s amazing how many people actually want to talk about death these days. Well, at least in the media. Funeral innovation, death technology, and death cafes, and the death positive movement have been hot topics in the press this year. Just do a Google search for any of those terms and see for yourself. These conversations reflect how rapidly the profession is changing… whether we like it or not. If the rapid change is hard to keep up with, this blog is just for you. We’ve collected 8 articles covering some big topics in 2019 to keep you up to date with all the latest milestones and changes happening in the funeral profession right now.  So without further ado here are the major trends to keep your eyes on, accompanied by the articles that bring them to life: Trend #1: The creation of a new industry called “Death Wellness” Baby boomers have spent a lifetime refusing to live as part of the status quo, why would they be any different when it comes to how they want...

After the loss of a loved one, there is so much to do and adjust to that it can be easy to lose touch with family and friends who are vital to us. We can get caught up in our grief and all the changes that are happening to us, and might find it hard to relate to the lives of our friends and those who haven't suffered our loss. Perhaps we feel like our friends and family should be reaching out to us instead of the other way around. However it happens, this distance can cause us to feel like we’ve lost most than just the person who died. While many people may have reached out to you immediately following your loss, as time goes by it can be hard for them to know how to talk to you, or whether it is okay to share their own struggles while you are having such a hard time. This can make it them reluctant to reach out to you as they once did. They might also just be giving you space and time to heal. In the first days, weeks and perhaps months following your loss, you may struggl...

Dealing with someone’s death can be intense and overwhelming. It is an emotional, and often traumatizing, period for loved ones. The grief can be complicated by the fact that there are legal matters to be looked into and paperwork that needs to be completed. It is helpful, therefore, to familiarize yourself with the specifics beforehand so you’re not at a loss for what to do when the situation arises. Documents to Look For Legal Documents i .If the death had been expected, the deceased might themselves have left some instructions about what needs to be done after their death. These are called the Letter of Instruction or Final Instructions . ii .If the deceased had been receiving medical treatment or was hospitalized, there may be an Advance Directive notice or a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care . iii .The deceased may have signed up for organ donation. Look for their Organ Donation Card or Documents before making arrangements for the funeral...