A steady, compassionate presence when it matters most.
There is so much to think about at this sacred time of life. Rather than being overwhelmed with all of the needs the situation requires, isn’t it better to spend quality time with your loved one? You don’t have to navigate this part of the journey alone. Death Doula Miami provides guidance, presence, planning and peace during one of life’s most important times.
Why Engage an End of Life Doula? Learn how we can help.
What is a Death Doula?
A death doula, also known as an end of life doula, is a person who helps patients, families, and caregivers when a short-term life diagnosis or prognosis is received; when a person is critically ill and death is imminent, or to act as a bridge between either an expected or a sudden death and the mourning process. A doula is not a medical professional or palliative care expert, although we can assist in locating those if needed. We are not social workers—rather, we provide resources that are aligned with a person’s spiritual beliefs for real life assistance, and provide active presence and listening to both the patient and the circle of care.
We help you:
Navigate the complex process of hospice care
Address regrets, unfinished business, guilt, and shame
Plan meaningful rituals and honor personal wishes
Find peace and closure during life’s final chapter. We help navigate celebrations of life, different burial or cremation options, and offer spiritual support every step of the way.
No task is too small or too large. Every situation is unique, and we allow the wishes of the person who is dying to guide everything we do.
The Difference Between
a Good Death and a Bad Death
Often, the difference comes down to one thing: the ability to talk openly about feelings and logistics. Navigating today’s hospice environment is also a key asset that we can help you manage. Death Doula Miami creates space for honest conversations, careful planning, and compassionate presence—so that this profound transition can be experienced with dignity, meaning, and love.
How We Support You
For the Person Facing End of Life
Full-self listening and life review
End-of-life planning (rituals, preferences, choices)
Nonmedical comfort care (guided imagery, breathing exercises, meditation)
Presence and accompaniment during imminent death
Help addressing RUGS: Regrets, Unfinished business, Guilt, and Shame
Hospice patient advocacy
For Families and Caregivers
Respite care and emotional support
Connection to community resources
Basic grief education
Health navigation through hospice care
Scribing and organizing end-of-life wishes
Our Approach
Death Doula Miami was established to bring peace, preparation, and practical help to one of life’s most challenging times. We believe that every person deserves peace at the end of their life, and a death that honors their values, respects their wishes, and brings closure for those they love.
We do not assist with medical assistance in dying (MAID) in Florida, but we can provide information on where such services may be available. Our focus is on creating the conditions for what we call a “good death”—one marked by openness, dignity, and connection.
Our Services
Presence and accompaniment
End-of-life planning and scribing
Life review and meaning-making
Respite care for families
Connection to community resources
Basic grief and physiological death education
Health navigation through hospice
Nonmedical comfort care techniques
Sitting vigil during imminent death
Bridge to bereavement services
Ready to talk?
Whether you’re facing a terminal diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or simply want to plan ahead, we’re here to listen without judgment and help you find clarity and peace.
Contact Jeff Lehman:
Phone: 305-290-3776
Email: Jeff@deathdoulamiami.net
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A steady, compassionate presence when it matters most.
Death is one of life’s few certainties, yet most of us feel unprepared when it arrives. Death Doula Miami exists to walk beside you—offering practical help, emotional support, and the reassurance that you are not alone in this sacred journey.