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

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"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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NEDA is a nonprofit 501c6 membership organization dedicated to supporting end-of-life doulas and the families they serve. Content on this website is for informational purposes only and is not offered as legal advice.
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  • Home
  • About
    • Who We Are >
      • Our Mission
      • Scope of Practice
      • Code of Ethics >
        • Research Best Practices
      • The Doula Model of Care
    • Board of Directors >
      • Become a Board Director
    • Anti-Racism and Inclusivity Statements
    • 2020 Annual Report
    • 2021 - 2024 Strategic Plan
    • Q&A
  • Directories
    • Members by Name
    • Doulas by State A - M
    • Doulas by State N - Z
    • Doulas International
    • Trainer Directory >
      • 2019 Trainer Survey Results
    • Friends of NEDA Directory
    • Corporations & Organizations Directory
    • Tips for Choosing an EOLD
    • Suggestions for Selecting an EOLD Training
  • Membership
    • Membership Applications
    • Who Are Our Members?
    • Get Involved
  • Credentials
    • Certification
    • EOL Doula Core Competencies >
      • EOL Doula Proficiency Badge
      • NEDA EOLD Study Guide
      • Selected Medicare CoPs
      • Sample Patient Bill of Rights
    • After-Death Care Educator Core Competencies >
      • NEDA ADCE Proficiency Badge
      • NEDA ADCE Study Guide
      • NEDA ADCE Code of Ethics
  • Resources
    • Learn More About EOLDs
    • Doulas and After Death Care
    • Newsletters
    • Doulas in the News
    • EOLD Books
    • Children's Books
    • NEDA Tips and Guidelines >
      • Regional Groups Guidelines
      • Suggestions for Choosing an EOLD Training
      • Tips for Choosing an EOLD
      • Marketing EOLD 101
      • Embodied End-of-Life- Care
    • Tools of the Trade
  • Events
    • All Events
    • Webinars
  • Contact