Meet Dianne
End-of-Life Doula
As a compassionate complementary non-medical end-of-life caregiver, I offer emotional, spiritual, and logistical support alongside medical care teams.
I believe that we all have a right to a peaceful life and a dignified death. I am a “Death Worker” who supports individuals and families with end-of life companionship, as well as logistical support to navigate the transition process.
As a widow, I am acutely and personally aware of the inevitable and how this passage can be experienced in love and dignity. I am a practitioner of transition planning and preparation, clearing “unfinished business,” end-of-life companionship and care, and having a conscious death.
Credentials
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End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine (2026)
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Twilight Brigade Certified Transition Patient Advocate, VA-PIV credentialed (2010-12)
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Certified Performance Technologist, International Society for Performance and Instruction (2001)
Member
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International End-of-Life Association (INELDA)
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National End-of-Life Doula Alliance, Member (NEDA)
Why a Death Doula?
read what AARP has to say
I can help with
Care/Logistic Coordination
complement the care from hospitals, hospices, and funeral homes by filling the gaps
Unfinished Business
organize and declutter; getting affairs in order; freeing yourself and your loved ones from a lifetime of clutter
Family/Caregiver Support
care team problem-solving assistance, including resource identification & coordination
Transition Companionship
will walk alongside you every step of the way, to facilitate a personally meaningful, healthy, safe experience through end-of-life transition
Service Area
serve Whatcom County, WA.
will travel to meet the needs of the individual and their loved ones
Legacy Projects/Obituaries
facilitate life reviews and create meaningful ways to preserve memories, stories, and wisdom for future generations
compile & compose obituaries
Aging Solo doesn't mean Dying Alone!
I believe Aging Alone doesn’t mean Dying Alone. Thus, I also serve solo agers as a companion and life witness as well as their advocate for having good deaths.
Preparing for End-of-Life:
A Whole Person Approach
what if preparing for end of life wasn’t just about paperwork, but about living fully, intentionally, and with peace of mind?
My Commitment: A Dying Person's Bill of Rights
these powerful declarations guide my End-of-Life Doula work (click to read)
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Contact Info
Call/Text Dianne:
Address
360-781-3020
1730 La Bounty Drive, ste 9-61, Ferndale, WA 98248
