End of Life Doula - Ann. Bucks / Beds/ Herts

16/06/2026

Did you know , a friend or family member can lead a funeral service.

Many funerals are led by a funeral celebrant or religious minister. It can be very helpful and reassuring to have an experienced hand to steer the service - but for some, having a friend or family member of the person who has died leading the service feels more fitting.

06/06/2026

When asked what is the greatest mistake we make, Buddah said time. We all think we have time to do something tomorrow, to speak to someone tomorrow, to tell someone we love them tomorrow. Sometimes we don't have that luxury. Do it today.

06/06/2026

In the midst of the turmoil of emotion at the end of a loved ones life, you may forget this, so a small reminder. Sometimes a mouthful is all someone can manage. Sometimes nothing at all. Be guided by them. Don't try to force or cojole them to eat or drink. The body knows what it needs. Xx

03/06/2026

Do you know that you can paint, draw or decoupage cardboard coffins. This photo is courtesy of Poppy's Funeral Directors.

29/05/2026

28/05/2026

Courtesy of the Hospice Heart.

25/05/2026

This has been posted by Dr Kathryn Mannix. A former hospice doctor. An author of many books about death & dying and patron of End of Life Doula UK. A wonderful, informative speaker. This should be very interesting.

I know you can't all come with me to Australia next week, but you can join me there on-line on Monday 8th June.

I'll be the guest of End of life Doulas - Preparing the Way's Helen Callanan, and we'll be exploring end of life matters, how to be a well-prepared companion, the role of EoL doulas, and the insights we have gained from our work, in a live webinar conversation that you can tune in for at the time and/or watch on demand afterwards.

We would love you to join us!

For tickets, click

https://bit.ly/DoulasConvo

and follow the easy links.

Please help us spread the word.

Perhaps sharing this conversation with friends or family will help you open up the conversations you need to hold, but you just haven't found a way in yet.

Perhaps this conversation will help your care or health students to find words and turns of phrase for those important conversations with patients, care home residents, and families.

Perhaps this conversation will help you to reflect on and understand your own experiences at the bedside of a dying person.

End of Life Doula UK End of Life Doula Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand End of Life Doulas - Preparing the Way of Life Doula Association of Canada End of Life Doula Association National End of Life Doula Alliance - NEDA

I hope lots of you will join us.

A intimate chat between the UK’s Dr Kathryn Mannix and Helen Callanan filmed in Sydney, exploring ordinary dying, tender conversations, and end of life care

08/05/2026

A very short video, gentle to watch, but very informative. Video can be found here. Just 4 minutes long.

https://bit.ly/TheosDFB

23/04/2026

A very relatable explanation of grief.