'I felt a calling:' One woman's journey from nurse to death doula educator

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

58% : Services can't be paid for by private insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. Q: How does your Death Doula School help train new practitioners? This year, the school will be interactive with virtual, hands-on experience.
51% : At other times, family members don't call us in until their loved one is in their last days or weeks. Q: How much should families expect to spend for this service, and is the cost covered by private insurance, Medicare or Medicaid? Most death doulas offer packages of six or 12 visits, and the prices can range from $500 to $2,000 based on the package and the type of support that's provided.

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