You've felt the tug at your heart, the curiosity that whispers to you in the quiet moments—maybe you've been a companion at the bedside of a departing soul, a hospice nurse witnessing the gap in care, a mortician disenchanted with the impersonal business of death, a religious deconstructionist looking for new (old) ways to honor your dead with reverence, or a healer realizing the sacred cycle includes both birth and death.
This calling? It's about creating spaces of healing, understanding, and compassionate care within our community and the wider world.
This work is needed. This work is sacred. This work is about serving humanity in its most raw and beautiful form.
That's exactly why we've crafted this Death Doula Training in Lehi—a communal space for us to share stories, grieve together, honor the ancient practice of deathwork, and join hands in this sacred endeavor. Regardless of your background, our training will equip you with the emotional, practical, legal, & spiritual training to step into death doulaship.
“I embarked on a journey with this group of women to become a death doula—it was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. I connected to the ancestors that have held my sorrows and grief, and learned to make the end-of-life transition beautiful and met with intentional connection to loved ones. I am honored to have shared this experience with these amazing women.”
-Holly, student
Join Erin for an intimate, full-day training that will give you the essentials of Death Doulaship and guide through professional transformation. This comprehensive program covers:
The Phases of Doulaship:
Dive deep into the philosophy and the three critical roles you can embody as a doula: Legacy, 11th Hour, and Post-Mortem.
Disposition Options, Industry, & The Environment:
Explore sustainable final disposition options, uncover the history and influence of the funeral industry, and discover alternatives to traditional practices.
Grief & Mourning:
Understand ancestral grief, gain profound insights into grief and its impacts, explore grief management, and learn how to hold space for mourning and vigil.
Ceremony Crafting:
Master the art of crafting meaningful ceremonies, from the cultural to the personal, and learn the importance of legacy keeping and storytelling.
Case Studies & Group Work:
Apply your knowledge through real-life scenarios and collaborative group exercises, and learn about the nuanced topic of Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD).
Business Basics:
Equip yourself with the knowledge to embark on a path of entrepreneurship within the realm of Death Doulaship, from managing your doula bag to navigating contracts and ethics in partnership with funeral homes.
You'll acquire skills, build relationships, and empower yourself to facilitate deep healing, meaningful work within your community.
Taught by Deathwives' co-founder & TedX speaker Erin Merelli.
Meet me in Utah! We'll learn, laugh, cry, build new friendships, & eat really (really) good food.
Gather with Us
"I took a Death Doula course last winter. I've learned 10 times over in just these few hours. Thank you for being a beacon for our collective of Death workers."
-Maggie, student
Gifts & Additional Training!
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Catered artisanal lunch! (we'll reach out beforehand about dietary preferences)
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Pre-recorded course course: Death Doula 101, taught by Lauren & Erin, to watch before your training
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Live Zoom class with Erin the week before the event, on 5/14 at 6pm MST to meet and prepare together (recording available if you can't make it)
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Post-class Death Doula exam and Deathwives Death Doula Certification
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Can I attend if I'm new to this work?
Absolutely. Our training is designed for all levels of experience. We provide everything needed to build a strong foundation in deathwork, supported by additional resources to prepare you for our time together.
What's the day going to look like?
We'll convene in a gorgeous & serene venue located on the main street of Lehi, Utah, engage in individual and group activities, and immersive learning sessions, and enjoy an artisanal catered lunch together. Full details, including location and schedule, will be provided to attendees.
Will I be certified at the end?
Yes, you'll have the option to complete a Death Doula Exam and receive a Deathwives Certificate of Completion, symbolizing your preparedness to enter the field of death doula work professionally. Our certification respects the accessible nature of this calling, requiring no prior accreditation.
Can I be listed in your Death Doula Directory?
Graduates wishing to connect with families seeking doulas will be invited to join our online directory, a valuable resource for both doulas and those in need of their services.
THIS IS A PORTAL TO YOUR SOUL'S PURPOSE. GATHER WITH US.
Like all of our in-person events, tickets are very limited. Reserve a spot now. Payment plans are available at checkout.
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💀 Date: Sunday, May 19, 2024
🕘 Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
🌄 Location: A beautiful & serene venue in Lehi, Utah
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You'll Get:
*Ticket to In-Person Training 5/19
*Live pre-training Zoom class with Erin 5/14
*Pre-recorded Core Course: Death Doula 101 to watch before event
*Catered artisanal lunch (Gf, Vegan, & other dietary restrictions will be deliciously accomodated!)
*Post-Course Exam & Certification (optional)
*Listing on The Deathwives Death Doula Directory (optional)
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Ticket price: $500
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