Find a Death Doula Near You
Renidy is a free planning platform that helps families find certified death doulas, compare end-of-life support options, and navigate the 175+ tasks that follow a loss — without doing it alone. Whether you are planning ahead or facing an urgent need, we help you find the right guide for your family.
A death doula — also called an end-of-life doula or death midwife — provides non-medical emotional, practical, and spiritual support before, during, and after a death. They fill the gap that hospice, funeral homes, and medical teams cannot: the human side of dying well.
Use the directory below to browse doulas by state or start a free planning session with our AI-powered funeral planner, available 24/7.
What Does a Death Doula Do?
Death doulas provide holistic support that medical providers and funeral directors cannot fully offer. Their services typically include advance care planning sessions, family meeting facilitation, legacy projects (memory books, recorded life stories, ethical wills), bedside vigil support, task and document organization, and grief follow-up after death. The scope varies by provider, but the goal is always the same: help the dying person and their family move through this transition with clarity, peace, and dignity.
Doulas are not licensed medical professionals. They work alongside your hospice team, physicians, and funeral home — adding the layer of human presence and practical coordination that clinical and logistical providers cannot always give.
Death Doula vs. Hospice
| Role | Focus | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Death Doula | Emotional, spiritual, and practical support | Not covered by insurance |
| Hospice Nurse | Medical care and pain management | Covered by Medicare/Medicaid |
| Hospice Social Worker | Resources, counseling, coordination | Covered by hospice benefit |
Doulas and hospice teams are complementary, not competing. Many families use both: hospice manages clinical care while a doula supports the family emotionally and helps with decision-making, ceremony planning, and next steps.
How Much Does a Death Doula Cost?
Initial consultation: Often free or $50–$150
Hourly support: $40–$100 per hour
Full packages: $500–$3,000+ depending on scope and duration
Vigil support: $200–$500 for an 8–12 hour shift
Death doula services are not covered by insurance. Some providers offer sliding-scale fees or payment plans. Always ask during your initial consultation.
Find a Death Doula by State
Texas: We have a dedicated city page for Death Doulas in San Antonio. More Texas cities coming soon.