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Welcome to NEDA

The National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA) is a non-profit membership organization that welcomes and supports all end-of-life doulas, trainers, and interested parties, regardless of background or level of experience.

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

NEDA is committed to building a diverse and inclusive membership organization where associated communities can benefit from end-of-life care that is equitable and just. We are positioned to increase awareness of systemic structures that perpetuate discriminatory and devaluative practices that negatively impact the lives and deaths of all people. Our efforts are based on the premise that every human being—irrespective of, but not limited to their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and other cultural attributes or identities—has a right to die with dignity, surrounded by love, compassion, and grace.

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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 creating high standards, ethical and practical guidelines, and rich networking opportunities for all EOLDs, resulting in meaningful experiences for 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

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

"I joined NEDA to connect and learn from other doulas around the world.  I love the monthly NEDA member exclusive webinars, and I love that the back catalogue is available to all members.  I am grateful it has given me a sense of community where we can all share ideas and collaborate on new opportunities."
 - Sabrina Singh (End of Life Doula)

"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)

"There are many ways to serve the dying. NEDA allows me to find my place and be part of an important movement. I love to help where I can and learn from others.” - Joseph Knight (former member of NEDA Board of Directors)

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