Wisconsin End of Life Doula

08/10/2026

Here is a beautiful prayer shared by Sarah Kerr from the Centre for Sacred Deathcare to address those in-between times - waiting for test results, concern about a loved one, general anxiety about the future.

Not knowing what lies ahead can be one of the hardest experiences t...

05/05/2026

River Valley Community Death Care is kicking off monthly community programming on May 12, 2026 in Eau Claire, WI.

River Valley Community Death Care invites you to Body and Soul: The Process of Death Part 1 on May 12, 2026 in Eau Claire, WI,

01/24/2026

You can be an informed consumer when planning for a funeral, especially when you plan in advance and are not overwhelmed by emotion.

Funeral Industry Transparency from a rogue funeral director with 20 year experience...

Here’s something most families don’t realize until it’s over:
🗣️Policies are not laws.
🗣️Funeral homes have internal procedures, preferences, and packages but that doesn’t mean you are legally required to accept them.

I’ve watched families spend thousands because they believed:
⚖️embalming was mandatory
🔐 certain caskets “protected” better
🏛️services had to happen in the funeral home
🏷️prices were fixed and non-negotiable

Transparency isn’t about blaming funeral homes. Let's see how many read that line before jumping into my comments section to scold me for attacking them.

Transparency is about giving families enough information to make informed choices.

I am so pleased to see other professionals being transparent online. We all want you, the unwilling consumer, to know this:
🗣️Ask for the price list.
🗣️Ask what is required by law.
🗣️Ask what alternatives exist.

Grief is heavy enough. Confusion shouldn’t be part of the cost. 💕

01/12/2026

Upcoming virtual discovery event for end of life doula training through IDLM. Learn more about the program. I am offering in-person training for IDLM beginning February 14 in Bloomer, WI.

Join our Live Discovery Event if you’re feeling called to doula work and want to understand the depth of this path before committing to training. You’ll learn what makes our program one of the most comprehensive offerings available, hear directly from active end-of-life doulas, and gain clarity on whether our approach, education style, and community are the right fit for you.

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/9sUAo7UU36Mh5KVn8

🗓 Thursday, January 15
⏰ 6:30 – 7:30 PM CST
💻 Live Online

08/31/2025

🌿 Curious About Becoming a Death/End-of-Life Doula? 🌿

This FREE online workshop on Thursday, September 4, is your opportunity to explore the heart of this sacred, transformative path — and discover if it’s aligned with your passion and purpose. 💛

Together, we’ll explore:
✨ What does a Death/End-of-Life Doula actually do?
✨ Are doulas new — or are we rediscovering ancient roles?
✨ How are doulas different from hospice care?
✨ Why do hospices need doulas?
✨ Is this YOUR calling? How to know if it’s the right fit
✨ Can you make a living doing this work?
✨ Certifications, Accreditations & Choosing the Right Training

🎓 Special Feature: Hear a powerful case study from an IDLM graduate and witness the impact of doulas in action.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM CST
📍 Location: Online (sign up for the link!)
🔗 Register Here: https://forms.gle/18JjHgxouGcjYdQV8

📧 Meeting login information will be emailed the day of the discovery session (please check spam/junk folders).

💫 Step into the conversation. Step into your calling.

08/04/2025

Feeling called to be an end-of-life doula? Join this info session on Monday, August 4 at 6:30 PM Central.

08/04/2025

I am excited to announce that I will be leading a live end-of-life doula training cohort through International Doula Life Movement this fall in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Enrollment is limited and classes start on Saturday, Sept 6, 2025. We will have 7 full day in-person courses, which is a supplement to the full online class. Learn more on the IDLM site by following the link below the picture. While there, you can also click on the link at the top of the page for the "Free Discovery Calls: Called to be a Death/End of Life Doula" to get detailed information on training through IDLM. You can always reach out to me, as well, for more information.

In-Person course with Dawn Briskey Eau Claire/West Central Wisconsin Death/End of Life Doula Specialist Program If you’re ready to answer your calling and become an End of Life Doula, the International Doula Life Movement’s Death/End of Life Doula Specialist Certification program is for you. The...

07/19/2025

International Doula Life Movement is holding a FREE Summer Summit during the last week of July. Learn from speakers who work with or are death doulas, from documentaries to inclusive end-of-life practices to palliative care. Registration is free. This is the school through which I have received a couple of certifications. I highly recommend their programs. I will even be leading a class in person here in Eau Claire this fall. Reach out to me for more info on that.

Join us the last week in July for the 2025 edition of our annual summer summit!

The lineup is stacked, with diverse voices and perspectives that we are so excited to share with you:

Monday: Dr. Cynthia X Pan, a hospice/palliative care doctor and author;
Tuesday: The director & producer of Through the Eyes of a Death Doula Documentary
Wednesday: Your Morbid Friends talk about EOL considerations for the LGBTQ+ community
Thursday: Emma Acker of the All’s Well Initiative will share some of her story, background, and the incredible community work she does
Friday: a roundtable with several death professionals about the different ways to be a death doula.

FREE
Registration Required
🔗 in bio
Or register here:
https://www.idlmdoulaassociation.com/checkout/Course/34414

04/09/2025

This is a great opportunity to learn from some of the experts in dementia care in person without having to travel outside of the Chippewa Valley. There is limited space available, so be sure to register early if you are interested. Only $25 will get you a full day of programs, breakfast, lunch, snacks, and more at the Florian Gardens on May 20, 2025.

If someone you love lives with dementia, or if you are healthcare provider who works with people with dementia, you won't want to miss the First Annual Chippewa Valley Dementia Conference in Eau Claire, WI on May 20, 2025. A registration fee of $25 includes a day of programming at the Florian Gardens for families and professionals, lunch, snacks, and more. To earn 6 CEU's, pay an additional $25. URL to register is https://bit.ly/3QusVvY