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MY NAME IS

Joan

and I am passionate about the end-of-life experience.

Just as birth doulas lovingly support the arrival of a new life with comfort, wisdom, and care, end-of-life doulas offer the same presence as a soul prepares to transition. Birth and death are mirrors—each a threshold, each a sacred unfolding.

As an end-of-life doula, I walk alongside individuals and their loved ones with reverence, helping create space for peace, healing, and deep connection. Through holistic support, gentle guidance, and the honoring of each person’s unique journey, I hold the moments between breaths as holy.

Whether in a home, hospital, hospice, or care community, I offer a heart-centered presence that invites grace and meaning into the final chapter.

To me, this work is not just a service—it is a calling. A way to remind each soul: you are not alone, and your departure is just as meaningful as your arrival.

Joan Bretthauer is an end-of-life doula serving individuals and families.