What I Do
I would be honored to walk alongside you and your loved ones through one of life’s most profound and difficult transitions—the journey from life to death.
As an End-of-Life Doula, Reiki Master, and student of dream interpretation, I bring together compassionate presence, energy work, spiritual exploration, and grief-informed support to help individuals and families navigate the end-of-life journey in a way that feels personal, meaningful, and true to their wishes. I have also taken classes in grief work, continuing my education so that I can better understand and support those experiencing the many emotions that accompany loss and transition.
Ever since I was a little girl, I have felt a strong calling to heal, care for others, and understand the deeper meaning of life and death. I remain on a never-ending journey of learning, seeking new ways to serve and support others during some of their most vulnerable and meaningful moments.
My belief is that death does not have to be something we simply fear. Death is a natural part of life, yet in modern society it has often become something distant, uncomfortable, and difficult to discuss. Our ancestors were much more familiar with the rituals of caring for their loved ones before, during, and after death. I believe there is value in bringing some of that presence, compassion, and intentionality back into the way we approach dying.
As your doula, I am here to listen, support, and help you find your own path through this experience. Whether you are planning for your own end of life or supporting someone you love, we can create a personalized plan around what matters most to you—your wishes, your values, your spiritual needs, the conversations you want to have, and the experiences you hope to create—and then work together to put those ideas into motion.
Through compassionate companionship, Reiki energy work when desired, spiritual support, grief-informed care, and exploration of dreams and personal meaning, my goal is to help create a space where you and your loved ones feel heard, supported, and less alone.
I am not here to tell you how to experience death. I am here to help you discover what this journey means to you.
Together, we can prepare for the transition with greater intention, compassion, and peace.
Bridging the road between life and death—one person, one family, and one journey at a time.
I am here to help. Together, we will make it happen.
About Me
Before becoming an End-of-Life Doula, I had never even heard the term. After experiencing significant loss in my own life, I became curious about what a Death Doula was and what this role meant.
My journey toward this work began with my grandmother.
When my grandfather passed away, my uncle selflessly gave up his home and much of his own life to move in with my grandmother and care for her. My mother and sister would take turns visiting and helping in the evenings, while a nurse came to care for her each day. Family and friends, whether nearby or far away, offered their prayers, love, and well wishes.
Everyone had the same goal: to make sure my grandmother was comfortable, cared for, and had everything she needed.
Looking back, I realize what surrounded my grandmother then was incredibly meaningful—a beautiful combination of love, compassion, family, caregiving, and presence. Everyone contributed in their own way, and I have tremendous admiration and gratitude for each person who was there for her.
As I began researching what an End-of-Life Doula does, something immediately resonated within me. It felt almost as though the words themselves were calling me toward this work. I instinctively knew I wanted to explore it.
I had always wanted to be a nurse because I have always felt drawn to caring for others. While my path ultimately took me in a different direction, becoming an End-of-Life Doula has given me another way to fulfill that calling—to be present for people during one of the most vulnerable, profound, and important times of their lives.
I believe no one should have to navigate the end-of-life journey feeling alone, overwhelmed, or unsure of what comes next.
My role is to listen, offer compassionate support, help you find answers to your questions, and assist you in bringing your wishes and plans together. Whether you are preparing for your own end of life or supporting someone you love, I am here to help you navigate the process with greater understanding, intention, and peace.
It would be a true honor and privilege to walk beside you and your loved ones.
Sometimes the greatest gift we can give another person is simply to be there.
And I would be humbled to be there for you.
Embracing the Journey
My hope is to help normalize one of the most natural, yet often most difficult and taboo experiences we will all encounter in our lives: death.
For generations and across many cultures, caring for our loved ones at the end of life—and after death—was a natural part of family and community life. People were often present for the dying process, cared for their loved ones’ bodies, and had the opportunity to say goodbye in a personal and meaningful way.
Today, death can feel much more distant. We may say goodbye in a hospital or hospice setting and never see our loved ones again, or gather for a formal service surrounded by many people who may not have known them intimately. Somewhere along the way, we have lost some of the familiarity and personal connection that once surrounded the end of life.
An End-of-Life Doula helps bring that connection back.
A doula isn’t afraid to have difficult conversations, ask questions that may be uncomfortable, sit quietly when words aren’t necessary, or simply hold your hand when you need someone beside you.
I am here to help you explore what matters most to you and your loved ones, prepare for the days ahead, and bring your wishes and plans together. My role is to build a relationship based on trust, compassion, and understanding—so you feel heard, respected, and cared for throughout this journey.
Death is not something we have to face alone, and preparing for it does not mean giving up. Sometimes, preparation allows us to live more fully, love more deeply, and approach the final chapter with greater peace and intention.
It would be my honor to walk beside you.
With much love,
Jacqueline Ingersoll
