The Heart of Hospice Podcast

Death Doulas are Expert Guides at End of Life


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Death Doula Jill McClennen helps clients transform their fear of death and dying while they work to live life fully, eventually dying with a feeling of closure.

Whether it’s advance care plan conversations or supporting family members when a loved one is actively dying, death doulas provide expert guidance.  

Jill McClennen is a certified death doula, a non-medical professional specially trained to provide holistic care for individuals in their final stages of life. She offers comprehensive support, preparation, and deep soul healing to her clients and their families, whether in person or through virtual sessions, as she works as a death doula and end-of-life coach.


Jill's journey into the world of death doula work began when she moved back to New Jersey from California to care for her 90-year-old grandmother during her final days. Faced with the challenges of her grandmother's impending passing, she felt confused and overwhelmed. She didn't know what to expect, and the process was unfamiliar to her. Today, Jill assists families in similar situations, helping them navigate the end-of-life journey with compassion and understanding.


In her virtual practice, Jill helps people prepare themselves and their loved ones for the end of life, offering guidance and emotional support, regardless of physical distance.

In addition to her role as a death doula, Jill is a trauma-sensitive yoga instructor. She also incorporates reiki and shamanic healing techniques to help clients address their fears surrounding death, cope with the dying process, and navigate their grief.


Jill is also the host of the "Seeing Death Clearly" podcast, available on all major podcast platforms. Through her podcast, she talks with guests and they share valuable insights and stories related to end-of-life matters, further extending her mission to promote understanding and compassion about this important stage of life.


Check out the Seeing Death Clearly podcast on your favorite podcast platform or endoflifeclarity.com


Find all of Jill’s services at endoflifeclarity.com.

Connect with Jill on social media:  Facebook Instagram


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Purchase the End of Life Deck for use with people with serious or terminal illness here

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Visit internationaldoulalifemovement.com to learn more about doulas, or connect with others who are doing death doula work.  

Register for IDLM’s FREE 2024 Birthday Bash Jan. 8 - 12, 2024 here. 

If you’re interested in becoming a certified death doula through IDLM, click here.

Access all the courses that IDLM provides here.

See all the events that IDLM is offering by clicking here. 

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