Home Funeral Guide Education and End of Life Doula Training

When considering training to become an end-of-life doula or a community death educator (home funeral guide), it is important to learn from someone who has direct, first-hand experience in the field who can impart the legal, social, and cultural details in a way that truly prepares the student for active practice. The Dying Year trainings provide in-depth education for those who wish to conduct before and after death care for their own family and for those who wish to assist other families and individuals. Advance care planning facilitation is also offered as part of the foundation for end-of-life preparation. 

Advance Care Planning 

Learn how to facilitate healthy adults to prepare for future healthcare needs in the Respecting Choices® method.

End-of-Life Doulas

Comprehensive LIVE on-line end-of-life doula training that meets NEDA Core Competencies.

Home Funeral Planning

Self-paced online course with monthly office hours teaches you how to care for the body of a loved one after death.

Training Pricing


​End-of-Life Doula (EOLD) Online Training: $725
  • 3.5 hours/week for 6 weeks, certification optional
​Advance Directive Facilitator Training: $250
  • 5.5 hour online with training modules​
After Death Educator (Home Funeral Guide) Training: $595
  • Through Redesigning the End
  • Self-paced online learning
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“Thank you for your guidance. To have had this experience of love and nearness to spirit was precious. I hope more people can experience the beauty of a home funeral.”—A.C.
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​Compassionate Communities: A Public Health Approach to End-of-Life Care by Merilynne Rush, MSHP, RN, BSN