Death Doula LV

Author: Rebecca Siders

  • Legacy Projects: Creative Ways to Help the Dying Leave Their Mark

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    At the end of life, many people feel a deep desire to leave something behind—something meaningful that says, “I was here. I mattered. I made a difference.” As a caregiver and a doula, I’ve witnessed the transformative power of legacy projects—acts of creation, remembrance, and storytelling that allow individuals to shape how they are remembered.…

  • Independence at End of Life: Autonomy in Dying

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    As we gather this July to celebrate freedom and independence, we often think of these values in terms of national identity or personal liberty in life. But for those approaching the end of life, the idea of independence takes on a quieter, more intimate form. It’s not about fireworks or declarations—it’s about the sacred right…

  • Holding Space for the Dying

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    In our culture, we often fear silence. We rush to fill it with explanations, reassurances, or distractions—especially in moments of deep pain or uncertainty. But there is a sacred kind of silence that arises in the presence of death. It’s not empty. It’s spacious. And within that space, there is room for truth, fear, grace,…