Research suggests these conversations can reduce anxiety about death, build community, and strengthen emotional resilience, particularly in a U.S. culture described as both "death-anxious" and youth-focused. Learn more about death cafes: https://ow.ly/quKy50YVu2P #DeathCafe #Community #EndOfLife

Whether you're exploring your own options or supporting someone you love, having clear and accurate information matters. That's why we've created three new resources to help answer your questions about #MedicalAidInDying. Download them today: https://ow.ly/UmZ150YR32J

Have you ever attended a death cafe? I love hosting them; you never know what will will be shared but it's nearly always profound, and it's a gift to sit in a circle and practice deep listening as people share joys, fears, & sorrows. www.cnn.com/2026/05/01/h... #deathcafe #UU #mortality #deathdoula

There have been several heartfelt articles like this recently; this is why everyone deserves a death doula. "I Watched My Father Die, and It Exposed Everything We Don’t Understand About Death" open.substack.com/pub/thomhart... #deathcare #deathdoula #mortality #endoflifecare

Revisit your advance directive anytime one of the 5 Ds happens — death of a loved one, divorce, a new diagnosis, health decline, or reaching a new decade. Learn more about putting your priorities in writing: https://ow.ly/8uZ850YFOGT #AdvanceDirective #EndOfLifePlanning #EndOfLifeCare

Are there parallels between the work of #deathdoula and specialized #probate real estate agents? More than you may think! www.yourmainagent.com/what-is-a-de... #endoflifecare #EOLP #mortality #realestate

There's a lot of misinformation about #MedicalAidInDying. Let's set the record straight. 👇

My husband and I had a wonderful visit to Reflection Park, a multi-faith natural burial ground in Silver Spring, MD. #deathdoula #fieldtrip #endoflifeplanning #mortality #greenburial

Celebrate Earth Day with a stroll in the woods, connecting with nature and your mortality. My last spring Demystify Death Nature Walk is Sun April 19, 3:00-4:30 pm in beautiful Glencarlyn Park in Arlington. Register soon! sacredjourneydeathdoula.com#workshops #EarthDay #deathdoula #mortality #nature

Curious about what a death doula actually does? Leaning into our eventual mortality helps us live more joyful lives now. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/w... #deathdoula #mortality #endoflifeplanning

DYK that April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day? Yes, there is actually a day to encourage folks to think through their healthcare decisions in advance, before a crisis arrives. Reach out if you'd like to chat more. sacredjourneydeathdoula.com #HealthcareDecisionsDay #EOLP #deathdoula

When I’m doing deathbed karaoke but I think I see Nicole Kidman in the corner of the room

Celebrate Earth Day with a stroll in the woods, connecting with nature and your mortality. My last spring Demystify Death Nature Walk is Sun April 19, 3:00-4:30 pm in beautiful Glencarlyn Park in Arlington. Register soon! sacredjourneydeathdoula.com#workshops #EarthDay #deathdoula #mortality #nature

Even famous actresses are becoming death doulas! #deathdoula #mortality #hollywood

Join my spring Demystify Death Nature Walk April 19, 3:00-4:30 pm in Glencarlyn Park, Arlington.☑️Connect seasons of our lives and seasons of nature, contemplate mortality through mindful reflections, & open hearts to wonder.☑️Register sacredjourneydeathdoula.com#workshops #nature #mortality #grief

I was pleased to share my perspective on death doula work in The Washington Post. I especially like #7 as comprehensive, thoughtful end of life planning can be a powerful way to cultivate more #joy in your life now! #deathdoula #endoflifeplanning #mortality #sacredjourney wapo.st/4bWZyfT

Are you caring for a loved one with dementia? This toolkit from @compandchoices.bsky.social helps ppl w/dementia name their healthcare values & priorities. A great addition to advanced healthcare directives. compassionandchoices.org/dementia-val... #EndOfLifePlanning #dementia #mortality #deathdoula

Join the amazing Amiyah King for a workshop that will explore homicide-related grief, Black death rituals, and how community-based care can interrupt cycles of violence. April 28, 7-8 pm ET Register: www.goingwithgracecourses.com/products/liv... #deathdoula #grief #mortality

The author of “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning,” died. Go thru your stuff before you die so your family doesn't have to. And intentionally share & pass on treasures from your life during the dostadning process. 💖 www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/b... #deathcleaning #endoflifeplanning #mortality

I'll be hosting Demystify Death Nature Walks in Glencarlyn Park March 21, March 29 & April 19, all 3:00-4:30 pm. Are you struggling in your current season of life? We will connect the seasons of our lives with the seasons of nature, grief, and mortality. sacredjourneydeathdoula.com#workshops

Check out The Conversation Project, and have a conversation with an aging parent or an elder in your life, or your children. Share your wishes. You might be surprised at what emerges. lnkd.in/eRxpAqXJ #endoflifeplanning #mortality #deathdoula #spring

I'll be hosting Demystify Death Nature Walks in Glencarlyn Park March 21, March 29 & April 19, all 3:00-4:30 pm. Are you struggling in your current season of life? We will connect the seasons of our lives with the seasons of nature, grief, and mortality. sacredjourneydeathdoula.com#workshops

This article captures my purpose as a death doula. “Talk about death when you are feeling good. Talk about death when you can still do something to change the path that you’re on.” ☑️Reach out if you'd like to do end-of-life planning with me 😊https://wapo.st/4kWWbcX

Grief looks different for all of us. What does yours look like? www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/w... #grief #deathdoula #mortality

➡️Join 1 of the 2 final winter demystify death nature walks ❄️Mon Feb 16 2:00-3:30 pm ❄️Sat Feb 21 2:00-3:30 pm 🌲We'll connect the seasons of nature, the seasons of our lives, grief, & mortality. ➡️Learn more & register here: sacredjourneydeathdoula.com#workshops #deathdoula #mortality #grief #nature

➡️Join 1 of the 2 final winter demystify death nature walks ❄️Mon Feb 16 2:00-3:30 pm ❄️Sat Feb 21 2:00-3:30 pm 🌲We'll connect the seasons of nature, the seasons of our lives, grief, & mortality. ➡️Learn more & register here: sacredjourneydeathdoula.com#workshops #deathdoula #mortality #grief #nature

Just signed up for this @morbidanatomy.bsky.social class on March 9, which sounds totally fascinating...the ghosts that follow us into our second half of life. www.morbidanatomy.org/events/2026/... #death #deathdoula #mortality

Totally fascinating to learn that Chloé Zhao, the director of the acclaimed movie Hamnet, recently trained as a death doula to help face her fear of death - www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/m... #deathdoula #death #mortality

Due to the snowcrete the Sat walk is cancelled. Upcoming winter demystify death nature walks: ❄️Feb 4 10:30-noon ❄️Feb 15 2:00:3:30 pm ❄️Feb 22 2:30-4:00 pm We'll connect the seasons of nature, the seasons of our lives, grief, & mortality. sacredjourneydeathdoula.com#workshops #deathdoula #mortality

Interested in exploring your #mortality and learning about end of life care and planning? Sign up for my monthly newsletter, Mortality Musings: sacredjourneydeathdoula.com#newsletter #EOLP #DeathDoula

Register and bring a friend!

Nice to see death doula work with dementia patients highlighted in a mainstream publication. www.aarp.org/caregiving/m... #deathdoula #dementia #caregivers

The next winter Demystify Death Nature Walk🌳will be Sat Jan 31. Join an intimate workshop to connect the seasons of nature with the seasons of our lives, grief, joy, and mortality. ❄️ Learn more abt scaled pricing + register: sacredjourneydeathdoula.com#workshops #deathdoula #mortality #nature #grief

What brings you joy, even when the world feels heavy or grief overwhelms you? Today I was able to XC ski from my home due to a rare, big snowstorm. It brought me true joy. #grief #deathdoula #mortality #joy

Winter seasonal Demystify Death Nature Walks🌳are up on my website! Join an intimate nature walk that will connect the seasons of nature, the seasons of our lives, grief, joy, and mortality. ❄️ sacredjourneydeathdoula.com#workshops #demystifydeath #deathdoula #mortality #nature #grief

I'll be hosting a winter Demystify Death Nature Walk Jan 24 (before the snow arrives!) - registration will be up on my website soon! This one will be for folks eager to contemplate their mortality & connect with the winter season through many layers of warm clothes. #deathdoula #nature #mortality

I'm grateful to be a member of the DC Death Collective, where ppl involved in death & grief work can find connection & collaboration. The DCDC is part of the holistic #deathcare movement & is dreaming up better ways of living & dying. #deathdoula #mortality www.thedcdeathcollective.org

When the appearances of this life dissolve, May I, with ease and great happiness, Let go of all attachments to this life As a son or daughter returning home. -Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche From Pema Chödrön, How We Live is How We Die. www.thriftbooks.com/w/tal-como-v... #meditation #death #mortality

A thoughtful series, Let's Talk About Death, covers all aspects of #death; things that #deathdoulas can help clients & their caregivers with🤗https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/well/death-dying-burials-planning-end-of-life-care.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ElA.9MOZ.AUZyHrcm7buu&smid=url-share

Ready to contemplate your #mortality? Here's an incredible list of book recs (kindly organized by topic!) to help you through life - and death - from Hello, Mortal. www.hellomortal.com/recommendati... #death #deathdoula #grief #endoflifeplanning

Conversations about end of life planning can lead to a deeper understanding of what really matters in our lives. Contemplating your mortality can lead to embracing the present and centering more moments of joy. www.arlingtonmagazine.com/end-of-life-... #death #deathdoula #mortality #EOLP

Death doula work includes so many meaningful things! Here’s a list my Going with Grace deathie besties came up with at our training retreat last year. #deathcare #deathdoula #mortality

As we embark on a new year, is exploring your #mortality one of your 2026 resolutions? Sign up for Sacred Journey's monthly newsletter to get resources and insights on where to start: sacredjourneydeathdoula.com#newsletter #deathdoula #endoflifeplanning #death #EOLP

After Gov. Hochul announced she’ll sign New York’s medical aid in dying bill in January, our CEO Dr. Peg Sandeen spoke with a local NBC affiliate to clarify what it means for life insurance—benefits are protected, and MAID is legally distinct from suicide. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yu5869t8

In case you've ever wondered what exactly a death doula does...here's a great explanation from the Cleveland Clinic, health.clevelandclinic.org/death-doula, which highlights how we work synergistically with #hospice. #deathdoula #endoflife #grief #EOLP

Listen to this. It will resonate with you. It will humble you. It will help you recognize the humanity in all of us, for we all carry different types of grief in our hearts. #grief #deathdoula #loss www.melrobbins.com/episode/epis...

Excited to read about a new #GreenCemetery, Reflection Park, that is getting started in Silver Spring, MD. Check out their website to learn more about #greenburials, which are gentle on the planet and mirror how many people are buried around the world www.reflectionpark.com #deathdoula #cemetery

#DMV folks, check out the excellent death programming at the historic #CongressionalCemetery in SE DC ("DC's Greatest Undertaking"), and sign up for one of their amazing monthly death cafes: congressionalcemetery.org/death-awaren... #deathdoula #deathcafe

I’ll be sending out my first monthly newsletter, Mortality Musings, later this month! Sign up here: sacredjourneydeathdoula.com#newsletter #deathdoula #EOLP #mortality

Governor JB Pritzker has officially signed the Illinois End of Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act (SB1950), also known as Deb’s Law! Illinois is now the first state in the Midwest and 13th jurisdiction to authorize a medical aid in dying law.