We help to take the mystery and fear out of the process of dying. By understanding the course of transition and the many resources and options available, we help individuals maintain their dignity while regaining a level of control thus promoting a calm and peaceful passing.
Doulas are professionally trained to guide and support the dying person and loved ones. Doulas act as companions, who help with planning and accessing resources. Like birth doulas, end-of-life (EOL) doulas share knowledge and provide non-medical, emotional and physical support through and beyond the transition period.
An EOL doula is different than a hospice worker. Hospice/palliative care workers have a clinical role - helping with pain and medical issues. While they can provide other non-medical support, hospice organizations are often short staffed and limited in the amount of time they can invest. The EOL doula typically is dedicated to your case, supporting you every step of the way.
Before retiring as a journalist and strategic marketing consultant to the medical and scientific communities, Laurie assisted several friends and family members as they transitioned from their physical bodies. As an invaluable first-hand experience, Laurie realized that working with the dying was her special calling. In 2024, she completed INELDA’s Doula training.Laurie’s background was Pre-Med, and she earned a degree in Molecular Biology. She is an award-winning journalist and owned several small businesses.
An experienced hair stylist and wig specialist, Pat first owned Hair Alternatives in Dublin, then Ribbons Studio in Doylestown. She’s become an expert in helping cancer patients select and maintain wigs and hairpieces. For 20 years she was an American Cancer Society ambassador active in the “Look Good, Feel Better” program. She still speaks at seminars for cancer patients about hair and skin issues.Committed to giving back and doing more, Pat recently decided to become an end-of-life doula. With completion of her INELDA training, she is the second member of the Transition Doulas team, serving Bucks County residents.
about your unique situation and how we can support you and/or your loved ones through this crucial transition time.
A member-based, nonprofit organization, INELDA was founded in 2015, and is focused on meeting the non-medical needs of the dying. INELDA doulas are committed to ensuring that all individuals have accessible, equitable, and compassionate end-of-life care that affirms the dying person's humanity and supports his/her end-of-life choices. INELDA is committed to supporting doulas serving those in residential homes, hospices, who are incarcerated, unhoused, and living on city streets.