Laura is a writer and death doula in Washington DC focused on death education and awareness. She serves as the death doula in residence at Historic Congressional Cemetery and sitting vigil with dying patients in hospice care. 

Contact: deathdoula@congressionalcemetery.org

Robin is a multidisciplinary creative producer with a deep love for what it means to be human. She's served as a full-time, live-in caregiver and trained as a death worker through the Nine Keys Death Midwifery Apprenticeship. Her deathwork is currently taking shape through community organizing, life history + documentary work. She lives in Washington, D.C. with her rescued mama pittie, Alma, who enjoys a good dinner party as much as anyone.

Website: www.robinminiter@gmail.com

"I am a certified Funeral Celebrant, as well as a video editor specializing in memorial slideshows. The videos I create are a montage of photographs with professional video effects applied, set to carefully selected music which become a powerful tribute to the life that was lived. When hired as a Celebrant, I craft and officiate personalized Celebration of Life events

I write "show-don't-tell" style eulogies that capture the essence of who the person was, and authentically honors this beloved individual. My ceremonies are completely non-religious, and also include music, poetry selections, and symbolism that speak to this person's life story and add to the emotional resonance."

Website: www.griefpictured.com

Rae is a queer Jewish doula for grief, end of life and death journeys in the Washington, DC metro area.

Rae's services are for communities and people looking for someone to go through their grief or death journey through a lens that is human-centered, anti-oppressive, and intersectional. Rae is also building a Chevre Kaddisha, or group of people who carry out bereavement, mourning, and death rituals, with Rae's synagogue.

Contact: rae@deathcaredc.com

Website: deathcaredc.com

Laura Otolski believes in fostering thoughtful conversations about death, dying, and the significance of our final days, which led to her training as an end-of-life doula and a hospice volunteer. Her passion for improving end-of-life experiences stems from her previous work as a registered dietitian, providing care to individuals living with HIV/AIDS and cancer in Washington, DC. Her understanding of death as a natural part of life deepened during her time working on small organic farms in three countries, and while providing support to patients and families in a long-term care center in Chicago. She currently lives in Silver Spring, MD.

Contact: otolskilaura@gmail.com

"My name is Caitlin Cronin. I have worked in a variety of positions, primarily working in care-taking in some form. I have also volunteered in various positions, many working with older adults. Currently, I have an End-of Life doula practice in the DMV area."

Contact: caitlineoldoula@gmail.com

"I've always expressed myself creatively, starting with hand-drawn cards as a child. In high school, I turned to art to process grief after the sudden death of my uncle, and since then, I've used visuals, often with humor, as a way to communicate.

A few years ago, as the primary caregiver to my aging parents, I experienced firsthand the challenges families face with medical and end-of-life decisions. After their passing, I joined VEOLI (Visualizing End of Life Issues), where I learned how visuals could have eased the process, from documenting final wishes to creating a visual life reflection. Now, I document last wishes and lead workshops on creating visual life journeys."

Contact: maryjo@drawndialogue.com

Susan is a compassionate death doula and hospice volunteer dedicated to providing emotional and practical support to individuals and families navigating the end-of-life journey. With a deep commitment to honoring the sacredness of life’s final moments, she focuses on bedside vigil work, offering compassionate presence to those nearing death. Susan is passionate about fostering community, facilitating open conversations around death and grief, and offering guidance in navigating loss. Through ongoing education and volunteer work, she is committed to deepening their expertise and supporting others through this profoundly human experience.

Website: www.dyingdonewright.com

“I am a certified end-of-life doula in northern Virginia. I like to help people approach the end of their life according to their wishes in a manner that is meaningful to them, grounded in peace and connection. This can include helping them to plan legacy projects, sharing resources and information, bereavement support for their family and friends, or just keeping them good company. Whether they prefer an approach that is humorous, spiritual, light-hearted or solemn, I am here to help give the dying the sendoff that they want.”

 Kelley is an Arlington, Virginia-based end-of-life doula and hospice volunteer. She is trained by the International End-of-Life Doula Association and is National End-of-Life Doula Alliance Proficient. Kelley provides support for end-of-life planning, education, and companioning, both virtually and in person. She is especially passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ elders and people pursuing Medical Aid in Dying. Kelley believes everyone benefits from engaging with their mortality and planning for a good death, whatever that means to them.

Contact: kelleyiris.doula@gmail.com.