Bear Witness connects New York families with vetted end-of-life doulas. Right now our doulas are based in Brooklyn and travel across the city.
Every doula on Bear Witness has been interviewed, referenced, and background checked before their listing went live.
Brooklyn, NY · travels up to 30 miles · In person or remote
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Lauren Seeley is a death and grief doula for pets & humans. She is a death educator and facilitator of the Silent Book Club Of Death NYC. She is a curator for funerals, altars, memorial spaces, designer, illustrator, reiki practitioner, and creative grief artist. She resides in Brooklyn, NY and works in funeral in Brooklyn as well.
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Brooklyn, NY · travels up to 30 miles · In person
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Hi, I am a native Brooklynite. I am certified through Inelda, have worked at funeral homes, have received my HHA training, and took a 9 month course in death doula and arts. I been a costume designer for the stage and screen for the past 20 years. Many of the skills I have used as a designer are what I use as a doula. Such as, making people comfortable in uncomfortable settings, listening intently to what people are saying, helping create and uphold a calm atmosphere, and being a steady force in a chaotic environment. I have created beautiful ending ceremonies and helped people find healing rituals. Being a Doula is being able to be a silent partner, a family member, an advocate, a knowledgable guide as well as a friend.
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New York, NY · travels up to 5 miles · In person or remote
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If you're reading this, you're likely in a place I found myself in not long ago. I was a caregiver for my father who was ill for many years and then, shortly after he passed away, my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. It was heartbreaking and backbreaking caring for both my mother and father and many times I felt like I was drowning, trying to manage their care while watching them suffer in slow motion. It is my profound hope to be of service to patients and caregivers who need not drown in silence.
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BROOKLYN · travels up to 10 miles · In person or remote
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Hannah Yore is a compassionate end-of-life doula, patient advocate, and public health professional who helps individuals and families navigate serious illness, dying, and loss with dignity, intention, and care. Trained in palliative care and end-of-life doula work at Mount Sinai, the International End Of Life Doula Association, and the Doula Life Movement Institute Hannah offers expertise in in advance care planning, healthcare decision-making, reflection, and memory and legacy work. She is particularly passionate about helping patients clarify what matters most and understand their options so they can effectively communicate their wishes to loved ones and their medical teams. Hannah also brings specialization in narrative medicine, leveraging oral histories as a way to document and preserve memories and stories for future generations.
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New York, New York · travels up to 20 miles · In person or remote
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I am a New York City resident of over 20 years having had many walks of life, professions, and vocations that have all culminated in my being a death doulos (male doula). I went to nursing school specifically to work in the end-of-life discipline and am happy to have my training as a strong foundation for the non-medical care I provide to my clients and families. You'll find I am easy to converse with, I will let you drive the conversation, and where asked, I will provide guidance, resources, and information in a way that's clear, easy to understand, and mindful of your situation.
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Brooklyn, NY · travels up to 15 miles · In person or remote
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I’m Sally, an end-of-life guide and death doula in Brooklyn, and my practice is called Going Your Own Way. I came to this work after caring for my mother at the end of her life in 2023. Along with my doula practice, I work as a companion for older adults, many of them living with dementia, and volunteer with hospice. Before this, I spent 20 years in HR and operations helping people through change and hard conversations, and I bring that same practical, organized support to people facing serious illness or the end of life. I’m comfortable with conversations most people avoid, bringing respect and a little humor, and I’m just as comfortable sitting quietly when talking feels like too much. I welcome you and whoever you consider family, whatever your background, and I respect your relationshi
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