If your first question is "What's a death doula?", you're in good company. Not a lot of people have heard of an end-of-life doula!
But this week, we’re talking to one!
This week, Christa Ovenell joins us to talk about what doulas actually do (spoiler: it's way more than sitting at the bedside), and why the most common call a funeral home gets is "What do I do now?"
In this episode:
What does a death doula do?
Why "death and taxes" doesn't quite hold up
The cremation details many people don’t know
The things you can do now to make everyone’s life…and death…easier
The big difference between Canada's and the US's assisted dying laws
Knowing if you want to be buried or cremated is a great start, but it's one decision out of many. The best time to think about the rest is now, while you're calm and curious and nowhere near a funeral home office. Grab Christa's free resources we discuss in the episode and below and start the conversation with your people..
About Christa Ovenell
Christa Ovenell is a licensed funeral director and embalmer, an end-of-life doula, and founder of Death’s Apprentice Education & Planning. As a CBC radio columnist and longtime death educator, she believes that death is part of life, so it’s time we started treating it that way.
Christa’s Links & Resources:
Christa's Website
IG @deathsapprentice.ca
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Questions a Funeral Director Asks
What Does a Doula Do?
Not Another Checklist
Review all resources here.
*Information shared on this podcast is not medical advice. If you have a concern about your physical or mental health, please seek support from a professional.
