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Are you ready to take control of your relationship with Death?

The Next End-of-Life Doula Training Cohort Opens July 2026

This 6-week virtual bootcamp is designed for individuals who want to provide meaningful, non-medical support to those at the end of life. Whether you’re pursuing a professional path in death care, expanding your caregiving skills, or exploring this work as a personal calling, this course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to serve as an end-of-life doula. Upon completion, students will have a strong foundation in providing presence, advocacy, and guidance for those navigating the dying process.

Certification

NEDA proficiency

Financial assistance is available for those who qualify

Fee: $800.00
Dates: 7/29/2026 – 8/26/2026
Times: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Days: Wednesday
Instructor: Alexis Hughes

Upon completion, students will receive a NEDA profeciency badge.

This is an online class with required live lectures on Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00PM

Click here to Enroll

About Your Instructor

6 Week End of Life Doula Training

Alexis Hughes is a certified end-of-life doula, educator, and industry leader with extensive experience in death work, grief counseling, and holistic end-of-life care. With a background in hospice, elder care, and advocacy, Alexis is passionate about providing compassionate, informed, and ethical support to those navigating death and dying. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the Home Funeral Alliance and is a former Board Member of the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA).

Alexis has spent her career normalizing conversations around death, educating caregivers, and training future death doulas to support individuals and families with dignity, presence, and compassionate advocacy.

Tune Into Our Podcast Series

Life’s greatest truth is also its most feared — it ends. Hosted by Death Doula Alexis Hughes, Without Fear offers a safe, thoughtful space to explore mortality with courage and compassion.

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The Ones Who Show Up–Part 2: The Carpathia, Human Hope

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2/17/2026

What We Regret—and How to Fix It Before It’s Too Late

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Death Is No Thief: Part 2

Reviews

Client Testimonials

Thank you, Without Fear for helping me help my sweet Shadow transition. Your guidance suggestions and constant support made letting him go gracefully easier. My sweet red dog is home, his memory framed.

- R.C.

When my mother was placed on hospice, we felt lost and overwhelmed. Alexis was an anchor for our family, guiding us through the final days with so much grace and compassion. She helped us create a sacred space, answered all of our questions, and supported us emotionally every step of the way. Because of her, my mother’s passing was peaceful, and we were able to focus on love instead of fear. I cannot express how deeply grateful we are for her presence during such a difficult time.

- Emily R.

I had no idea what a death doula was until a friend suggested we reach out to Alexis. From the moment we connected, I knew we were in the hands of someone truly special. She not only provided practical guidance but also held space for our emotions in a way that was deeply healing. She helped my husband write letters to our children, plan his final wishes, and find comfort in the unknown. Even after he passed, she continued to check in, offering grief support and resources. Her work is a gift to this world.

- Sarah L.

Alexis was more than just a support system—she was an advocate for my father’s dignity and wishes when he could no longer speak for himself. She worked alongside hospice, helped us understand medical choices, and made sure we honored his values in his final days. She advocated for allowing us to say goodbye in a way that felt meaningful and personal. I never knew this kind of service existed, but now I can’t imagine going through the end-of-life journey without a doula.

- Michael T.

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