H E L P I N G  Y O U  S E R V E

End-of-life doulas come from rich and varied backgrounds, some formally trained, some self-taught. Some are new, some have been serving their communities and families for many years. Some specialize in helping guide decisions, some simply sit vigil. Regardless of how doulas have come to this work, we do so with compassion, integrity and skill. NEDA is the only membership organization that provides a big tent for all doulas to come together to honor both what we have in common and what sets us apart as we network, learn from each other, and grow this profession. Thank you for visiting our website. We look forward to hearing from you.

The NEDA Proficiency Assessment is Now Open!

NEDA members now have the opportunity to let the world know that the competent, compassionate care they provide meets the highest standards of end-of-life doula professionalism. Learn more about NEDA's standards and the importance of earning this micro-credential for your practice, then take the assessment to earn your proficiency badge.

Learn More About NEDA

Who We Are

The National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA) is a membership organization that welcomes all doula practitioners, trainers, and interested parties, regardless of background or level of experience, to help us aspire to the highest standards for practicing end-of-life doula professionals.
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Our Mission

NEDA seeks to inspire positive, creative change in American death practices by offering the highest standards and ethical and practical guidelines, public education, and rich networking opportunities for all end-of-life (EOL) doulas who support the dying, their caregivers, and the agencies involved.​​
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End-of-Life Doula Definition

Who are end-of-life doulas?
End-of-life doulas provide non-medical, holistic support and comfort to the dying person and their family, which may include education and guidance as well as emotional, spiritual or practical care, from as early as initial diagnosis through bereavement.
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"How people die remains in the memory of those who live on."
​                 —Dr. Cicely Saunders

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T E S T I M O N I A L S

"In creating NEDA, Merilynne and Deanna do us all a great service:  the lines of communication have been opened wide, allowing us as Doulas to lend our compassionate support to each other, as well as to those who journey through death.  NEDA provides us with a marvelous opportunity to connect, co-create, and educate!" 

— Lisa Patterson, Coordinator, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital
​Pain & Palliative Supportive Care Services and End-of-Life Doula.