Compassion & Comfort During Life's Most Sacred Transition

As end-of-life doulas, Journey of Peace offers emotional, spiritual, and practical care to help navigate the dying process with dignity and peace for people and animals in Northeast Ohio

"You matter because you are, and you matter to the end of your life. We will do all that we can not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die." – Dame Cicely Saunders

Jouney of Peace Doulas

Whether it be a person or a beloved pet, facing a terminal illness can be profoundly overwhelming, and our Journey of Peace doulas offer a gentle, compassionate presence to ease this sacred journey, providing comfort and support tailored to the individual’s heart.

Using a holistic approach, we offer spiritual, emotional, intellectual and social support with deep empathy, holding space for fears and hopes, while helping with cherished tasks like creating memory books or sharing life stories. We also tend to practical needs with kindness, such as planning a serene vigil or coordinating care, ensuring the person feels seen, honored, and empowered to embrace their final days with peace and dignity.

For a Loved One

For a Beloved Pet

For Your Family

For Your Children

For Yourself

For a Loved One

For a Beloved Pet

For Your Family

For Your Children

For Yourself

OUR SERVICES

Advance Care Planning

This involves gentle support for creating advance directives, having heartfelt conversations about care goals, and making thoughtful choices about medical options and personal wishes, ensuring that what matters most to you is respected and cherished.

Illness & Caregiving Support

Providing heartfelt care for individuals facing terminal illness by offering education and guidance on care choices and needs, while also nurturing caregivers to sustain their own well-being, ensuring these individuals are treated with love and dignity.

Grief & Bereavement

Offering presence, active listening, and companionship to those grieving the death of a loved one or a beloved pet, with support before, during, and after the loss; assist with memorial planning, vigil planning or funeral home/home funeral planning.

Compassionate Companionship

Support in finding peace and acceptance of death; Legacy & life review; Creating memory books/boxes; reconciliations; holistic spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and social support; Non-medical comfort measures and guidance through the dying process.

Quality of Life Assessment For Pets

Perform quality of life assessments for pets; provide euthanasia education, planning and support for beloved pets; Interface with veterinarian and crematory services.

Our Doulas

We are members of the International End-of-Life Doula Association (INELDA). INELDA focuses on normalizing death, dying, and grief through education, advocacy, and fostering community.

Journey of Peace shares in INELDA's mission to ensure accessible, equitable, and compassionate deathcare that affirms one’s humanity and supports end-of-life choices.

In the Quiet of the Storm

When shadows weave their heavy threads, And burdens press upon the heart,

A gentle light still softly treads, To guide the soul where peace may start.

Beneath the weight of restless fears, A whisper hums, a tender call.

The world still holds its quiet dears: The breeze, the stars, the sparrow’s fall.

Hope rises like a morning’s glow, Not loud, but steady, warm, and true.

It cradles all you’ve come to know, And paints the dark with silver hue.

In struggle’s grip, you are not bound, For peace is here, a sacred art.

A stillness deep, forever found, Within the beating of your heart.

In the Quiet of the Storm

When shadows weave their heavy threads, And burdens press upon the heart,

A gentle light still softly treads, To guide the soul where peace may start.

Beneath the weight of restless fears, A whisper hums, a tender call.

The world still holds its quiet dears: The breeze, the stars, the sparrow’s fall.

Hope rises like a morning’s glow, Not loud, but steady, warm, and true.

It cradles all you’ve come to know, And paints the dark with silver hue.

In struggle’s grip, you are not bound, For peace is here, a sacred art.

A stillness deep, forever found, Within the beating of your heart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a end-of-life doula?

An end-of-life doula is a compassionate guide who supports individuals and families through the end-of-life journey. We offer emotional, spiritual, and practical support to help navigate the dying process with dignity and peace.

What does a end-of-life doula do?

From creating serene environments to facilitating meaningful conversations or assisting with legacy projects, we ensure that wishes are honored even after a person's death.

When does a person engage an end-of-life doula's services?

You can hire an end-of-life doula at any point when facing a terminal illness or preparing for the end of life, and the timing depends on your needs and circumstances. Some people engage our services as soon as they receive a terminal diagnosis (even with months or years to live) to start planning, processing emotions, or creating a legacy. Others engage our services when they have weeks to live and are seeking support in the final stages of life.

Do you also offer family support?

Yes, we can assist even after death, supporting families with grief or memorial planning.

What is the difference between hospice organizations and end-of-life doulas?

Hospice organizations provide structured, medical-focused care for terminally ill patients with a prognosis of six months or less, offering services like pain management, nursing, and counseling, typically covered by insurance. End-of-life doulas offer non-medical, holistic support, such as emotional companionship, legacy work, and family guidance, usually paid privately and tailored to individual needs. While hospice is regulated and team-based, doulas work independently, often complementing hospice care or supporting those outside hospice eligibility.

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