Death Embraced: New Orleans Tombs and Burial Customs — Shannon Lee Dawdy
An exploration of the unique burial traditions, tombs, rituals, and cultural relationships with death and remembrance throughout New Orleans and South Louisiana.
Being Mortal — Atul Gawande
A thoughtful and accessible exploration of aging, serious illness, medical care, and the importance of quality of life and personal choice at the end of life.
It’s OK to Die — Monica Williams Murphy
A compassionate guide addressing end-of-life realities, difficult conversations, and practical/emotional preparation for dying.
The Five Invitations — Frank Ostaseski
A reflective book on presence, mortality, compassion, and what we can learn through caring for the dying.
Knocking on Heaven’s Door — Katy Butler
A thoughtful examination of aging, medicine, caregiving, and navigating end-of-life decisions with dignity and humanity.
An accessible look at the emotional, spiritual, and practical needs individuals may experience near the end of life.
Cultivating the Doula Heart — Francesca Lynn Arnoldy
A reflective and compassionate book exploring presence, listening, advocacy, and the emotional foundations of end-of-life doula work.
Sacred Dying — Megory Anderson
An exploration of conscious dying, spiritual care, ritual, and creating meaningful support during the end-of-life journey.
Being with Dying — Joan Halifax
An exploration of compassion, mindfulness, caregiving, and remaining present during illness, death, and grief.
Accompanying the Dying — Deva Haley Mitchell
A guide to offering grounded emotional, spiritual, and practical support to individuals and loved ones during the dying process.
Practical tools and guides for organizing important information, documenting wishes, and preparing for future decisions.
My End-of-Life Decisions Guide — Compassion & Choices
A practical workbook designed to help individuals organize wishes, document important decisions, and begin conversations around medical care, memorial preferences, and personal values.
Getting Your Affairs in Order Checklist — National Institute on Aging
A practical checklist covering important documents, financial preparation, healthcare planning, and information organization.
Wiser Women End-of-Life Planning Checklists
Planning checklists and practical organizational tools focused on end-of-life preparation and important decision-making.
Mayo Clinic — Living Wills & Advance Directives
An accessible overview explaining living wills, advance directives, healthcare decision-making, and why documenting wishes can be important before a medical crisis occurs.
CaringInfo — What Is an Advance Directive?
Clear educational guidance explaining advance directives, healthcare planning documents, and how to begin organizing end-of-life wishes.
What Is a Living Funeral? — Dignity Memorial
An introduction to living funerals and celebrations of life that allow individuals to participate in remembrance gatherings and meaningful conversations before death.
NEDA — National End-of-Life Doula Alliance
Educational resources, professional standards, and information related to end-of-life doula care and advocacy.
Lifespan Doulas
End-of-life doula education and training organization focused on compassionate care, advocacy, and planning support.
Wake
Educational programs and resources exploring death care, grief literacy, and community-centered approaches to end-of-life support.
Death Cafe
Community-led conversations designed to encourage open discussion around death, dying, grief, and mortality in supportive environments.
Green Burial New Orleans
Local green burial information and resources serving the Greater New Orleans area.
Green Burial Council
Educational information about environmentally conscious burial practices and green burial standards.
Recompose — Alternative Burial Options
Information about alternative after-death care options including natural organic reduction and environmentally focused practices.
How End-of-Life Doulas Are Changing the Conversation Around How We Die — PBS Independent Lens
An accessible introduction to the role of end-of-life doulas and evolving conversations around compassionate death care.
The Rise of the Death Doula — Home Hospice Association
An overview of modern end-of-life doula work and the movement toward more community-centered approaches to death care.
NIH Research Article on End-of-Life Doulas
A research-based overview examining the growing role of end-of-life doulas within contemporary care and support systems.
Consultations are available for individuals and families seeking end-of-life guidance, advocacy, and support.
