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Teacher, chaplain, end-of-life doula
End-of-life doula
Deep witness and holistic support for individuals, families, and care circles
Spiritual, emotional, and practical support
before, during, and after death.
The end-of-life journey doesn’t have to be made alone.
“Rabbi Shifrah's spacious heart and gentle ways bring softness, along with the crispness clarity provides.” — Victoria A.
How does an End-of-Life Doula help?
- Holisitic spiritual care planning to identify and clarify what you want and need in body, mind, and spirit.
- Individual visits and consultation to witness and support your journey.
- Information and referral about end-of-life practices and options, holding your needs, beliefs, and desires as paramount, and lovingly taking into account the needs of your loved ones.
- Ritual to support the journey before, during, and after death;
- Bedside vigil in the final hours of life.
- Grief support for loved ones.
Why I do this work.
As an end-of-life doula, I offer spiritual, emotional, and practical support for individuals, families, and caregivers.
It’s my sacred intention to midwife the transition between embodied living and death. I provide comfort and companionship for the dying, and for those who love and care for them. I'm ready to lovingly support you in moments of hope and despair, confusion and clarity, and whatever else may come your way.
“Midwife is the perfect word for what Rabbi Shifrah facilitated in me...” — Victoria A.
Working with an end-of-life doula can be helpful if:
You’d like a companion and guide committed to being present for you at this time of your life, holding space for your journey right now, even as you reflect on what's been important to you all along.
You and a loved one want support in facing the end-of-life journey together.