Don't Face Death Alone
As a certified End-of-Life Death Doula with 13 years in senior care, I provide calm, compassionate support before, during and after death helping individuals and families navigate one of life's most important journeys with confidence and peace.
Whether your loved one is at home, in hospice, a hospital, or senior living community, I provide a reassuring presence when it matters most.
I will help:
-Guide families through the end of life clarity and compassion.
-Ease fear and uncertainty.
-Create meaning and connection.
I believe no one should face the end of life feeling frightened, unheard, or alone.
How I support you
Providing a steady and calm presence
Helping individuals and families navigate the uncertainty that often comes with death.
Navigating difficult conversations
Encouraging families to express what matters most with honesty, compassion, and courage.
Creating meaningful goodbyes
Creating moments of connection, love, reflection and peace that bring comfort to families who are bedside or supporting from afar.
Private Certified Doula Support
I offer both individual sessions plus vigil care with transparent pricing shared during our initial conversation. All services are privately paid.
Support may include:
-Preparing for important conversations
-Navigating uncertainty and fear
-Understanding what to expect as end of life approaches
-Creating space for connection, meaning and presence
-Emotional support for individuals and families
-Guidance through practical next steps
-Connections to trusted community resources and professionals
-From logistics to end-of-life's small details, I help bring clarity and calm to a time that can feel overwhelming.
At the end of life, presence is not a small thing .......it is everything.
Workshops
"Let's Talk about the D-Word" - A conversation most people avoid.
"Let's Talk about the D- Word" is a guided, thoughtful workshop designed to open the door to conversations about death, dying and preparation in a way that feels collaborative, approachable and deeply human.
Together, we'll gently explore:
-Why we avoid talking about death
-What can happen when we don't prepare
-How to begin meaningful conversations with loved ones
-The role of support, planning and presence at end of life
This isn't about having all the answers. It's about creating space to ask the questions.
What people experience:
-Greater comfort talking about death and dying
-Less fear of what lies ahead
-More confidence in supporting loved ones
-Relieved to have started the conversation
Why it Matters
Death is one of life's few certainties, yet it's one of the conversations we avoid the most.
When we create space to talk openly and honestly, we often discover:
-Greater peace
-Stronger family and community connections
-More confidence in making difficult decisions
-Comfort in knowing the wishes of the dying person are discussed and respected.
About the session
Lead by End-of-Life Doula Kira Somach this workshop blends education with guided discussion and real-life insight.
Together, we create a space to explore a topic many avoid but one that touches us all.
Through gentle conversation and reflection, participants often find greater clarity, connection, and a sense of peace around one of life's most important transitions.
Ideal for:
Community groups
Senior living communities
Hospice companies
Caregivers and families
Professional or networking groups
You don't have to wait until you're in crisis to start this conversation.
Meet Kira
When I began working in senior care, over a decade ago, I entered a world where death was a natural part of life something that, until then, had felt distant and unfamiliar to me. I had never lived near elderly relatives, and I had never truly witnessed the end of life up close. That changed quickly.
Being present for those moments watching the process of someone dying, was deeply moving and quietly transformative. It shifted the way I understood not only death, but life, connection, and what it means to truly be present for another person.
What remains when someone leaves us?
What do we say to the people who love them?
How do we prepare for something we’ve never been taught to face?
For over a decade, I continued working alongside individuals, families, and care teams through these moments. I've seen how much attention is given to the medical side of end of life… and how often the emotional and human experience is left unsupported.
I believe death is not just a medical experience, it is a deeply human one.
And while we can't control when it comes, we can change how we experience it.
Through conversation, preparation and presence, I help individuals and families feel more supported, more informed, and less alone.
My approach
I don’t come in with a script or a checklist. I meet you where you are
with a calm, compassionate, and steady presence.
Sometimes that looks like:
-Helping you find the words for a difficult conversation
-Sitting quietly with you in a moment that feels overwhelming
-Offering you guidance when you're unsure of what comes next
-Creating space for connection, meaning and peace
-Or simply being there so you don’t have to do this alone or being with your loved one when you can't be by their side.
Training and Qualifications
End-of-Life Doula Certification Eden Theological Seminary
Member of the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA)
Dementia Care Training Certificate - Alzheimer's Association
Cognitive Stimulation Training Certificate St Louis University Geriatric Education center
Over a decade's experience working in senior care
Facilitator of “Let’s Talk About the D Word” workshops
Author of End of Life Love Notes
"Uplifting reflections to gently support the heart after loss."Each page offers a moment to pause, reflect, and find a sense of peace.
Available on Amazon
Contact Me
kira@thedworddoula.com Phone: 4025406784