In order to help anyone who is grieving there must be a kind, caring, and knowledgeable community surrounding them. That type of...

Death. The gloom, the heaviness, and the fear that surrounds this word are felt by many of us. When giving birth, one is worried about...

“If you want something moved, move it” is a quote I hear in my mind quite often. Moving mountains is not the easiest thing in the world,...

Normally, I write about my journey as a caregiver, but I also wear another hat, a title that I am very proud of, which is “Mum.” No, I do...

My last son, the greatest gift I could not keep Return to sender after just 16 weeks, in what is now my empty womb. Your birth came with...

I’m certified in mental health first aid and workplace mental health leadership. I believe in checking in on our mental health and having...

As a Life-Cycle Funeral Celebrant & an Infant & Pregnancy Loss Doula (IPLD), I have forged a pretty close bond with the funeral home in...

A very special thank you to our HHA blog team who will provide a monthly update on the progress we are making towards the goals outlined...

Losing one’s identity is a rough deal. The process is subtle, moves like mud on a frosty night, and often happens without the person even...

I am privileged to have a kind, intuitive, and very huggable partner as an important component of my death doula and grief support work....

Throughout my career as a high school teacher, I have often found that the way that death is handled at the school level is quite sterile...

Who am I? Where did I come from? Where am I going? Is there meaning to my life? Home Hospice Association’s Internship Program welcomes...

Have you ever looked someone in the eye and just known….Known that adventure awaited, that no matter what, you would be safe and no...

Every year at this time, it feels very similar to how it feels getting ready to welcome a new calendar year. September 1st is the start...

Hey there, changemakers! We are thrilled to share an exciting idea that emerged from our often-dusty fundraising cupboard. Get ready for...

The end of life deserves as much care, beauty, and respect as the beginning of life. I have become a death doula…what does that even...

Many authors and thought leaders in the dying and death arena have written about the concept of ‘a good death.’ The notion of a ‘good...

I was slipping away. A couple of weeks earlier I’d fallen on the stairs and suffered a traumatic brain injury. My nervous system was...

I was bald when I started my death doula journey, and the kick-off weekend training was exhilarating. I’d just started my treatment for...

Bereaved Parents Awareness Month is recognized every year during the month of July. This special time is dedicated to raising awareness...