27 Aug 2024

’Preparing for the inevitable’: The work of a death doula 

From Nights, 10:45 pm on 27 August 2024

Despite the inevitability of death, many of us - in western society at least - are uncomfortable with discussing death, and as a result we're ill-prepared to meet our maker

Which is where the idea of a death doula comes in - a person dedicated to supporting someone, and their family, during that final transition.

End of Life Doula Alliance Aotearoa chair, Treza Gallogly joins Emile Donovan.

Two people in a hospital setting. One is in a raised bed with a tray in front of them with food and drink. To the left is Treza, smiling and holding the hand of the person in bed.

Treza Gallogly (left) was a registered nurse before becoming a death doula in 2021. Photo: Swansong