Robin is a multidisciplinary creative producer with a deep love for what it means to be human. She's served as a full-time, live-in caregiver and trained as a death worker through the Nine Keys Death Midwifery Apprenticeship. Her death work is currently taking shape through community organizing, life history + documentary work. She lives in Washington, D.C. with her rescued mama pittie, Alma, who enjoys a good dinner party as much as anyone.

Contact: robinminiter@gmail.com

Website: www.robinminiter.com

Laura is a writer and death doula in Washington DC focused on death education and awareness. She serves as the death doula in residence at Historic Congressional Cemetery and sitting vigil with dying patients in hospice care. 

Contact: laura@lmwriter.com

"I am a certified Funeral Celebrant, as well as a video editor specializing in memorial slideshows. The videos I create are a montage of photographs with professional video effects applied, set to carefully selected music which become a powerful tribute to the life that was lived. When hired as a Celebrant, I craft and officiate personalized Celebration of Life events

I write "show-don't-tell" style eulogies that capture the essence of who the person was, and authentically honors this beloved individual. My ceremonies are completely non-religious, and also include music, poetry selections, and symbolism that speak to this person's life story and add to the emotional resonance."

Website: www.griefpictured.com

Rae is a queer Jewish doula for grief, end of life and death journeys in the Washington, DC metro area.

Rae's services are for communities and people looking for someone to go through their grief or death journey through a lens that is human-centered, anti-oppressive, and intersectional. Rae is also building a Chevre Kaddisha, or group of people who carry out bereavement, mourning, and death rituals, with Rae's synagogue.

Contact: rae@deathcaredc.com

Website: deathcaredc.com

Laura Otolski believes in fostering thoughtful conversations about death, dying, and the significance of our final days, which led to her training as an end-of-life doula and a hospice volunteer. Her passion for improving end-of-life experiences stems from her previous work as a registered dietitian, providing care to individuals living with HIV/AIDS and cancer in Washington, DC. Her understanding of death as a natural part of life deepened during her time working on small organic farms in three countries, and while providing support to patients and families in a long-term care center in Chicago. She currently lives in Washington, DC.

Contact: otolskilaura@gmail.com

"My name is Caitlin Cronin. I have worked in a variety of positions, primarily working in care-taking in some form. I have also volunteered in various positions, many working with older adults. Currently, I have an End-of Life doula practice in the DMV area."

Contact: caitlineoldoula@gmail.com

"I've always expressed myself creatively, starting with hand-drawn cards as a child. In high school, I turned to art to process grief after the sudden death of my uncle, and since then, I've used visuals, often with humor, as a way to communicate.

A few years ago, as the primary caregiver to my aging parents, I experienced firsthand the challenges families face with medical and end-of-life decisions. After their passing, I joined VEOLI (Visualizing End of Life Issues), where I learned how visuals could have eased the process, from documenting final wishes to creating a visual life reflection. Now, I document last wishes and lead workshops on creating visual life journeys."

Contact: maryjo@drawndialogue.com

Susan is a compassionate death doula and hospice volunteer dedicated to providing emotional and practical support to individuals and families navigating the end-of-life journey. With a deep commitment to honoring the sacredness of life’s final moments, she focuses on bedside vigil work, offering compassionate presence to those nearing death. Susan is passionate about fostering community, facilitating open conversations around death and grief, and offering guidance in navigating loss. Through ongoing education and volunteer work, she is committed to deepening their expertise and supporting others through this profoundly human experience.

Website: www.dyingdonewright.com

“I am a certified end-of-life doula in northern Virginia. I like to help people approach the end of their life according to their wishes in a manner that is meaningful to them, grounded in peace and connection. This can include helping them to plan legacy projects, sharing resources and information, bereavement support for their family and friends, or just keeping them good company. Whether they prefer an approach that is humorous, spiritual, light-hearted or solemn, I am here to help give the dying the sendoff that they want.”

Contact: portia.hunt@gmail.com

 Kelley is an Arlington, Virginia-based end-of-life doula and hospice volunteer. She is trained by the International End-of-Life Doula Association and is National End-of-Life Doula Alliance Proficient. Kelley provides support for end-of-life planning, education, and companioning, both virtually and in person. She is especially passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ elders and people pursuing Medical Aid in Dying. Kelley believes everyone benefits from engaging with their mortality and planning for a good death, whatever that means to them.

Contact: kelleyiris.doula@gmail.com. 

“My decades of experience as a professor, caregiver, mentor, and doula all inform my work with people, their care networks, and the supporting industries to improve planning for and navigating the journey from illness through end-of-life. I provide one-on-one assistance, research and resources, and workshops and training on navigating the end of life. In addition, living in a compromised body has given me insight and empathy into suffering and allowed me to think more expansively about what quality of life means.”

Website: www.navigatingdying.com

Lolonyo is a death doula in the DMV providing compassionate Death Doula Services, and offering emotional and practical support to individuals and their loved ones before, during, and after the transition process. In addition, she offers companion services, respite care, and end-of-life planning services to help individuals thoughtfully prepare for a peaceful and meaningful passing in the future.

Contact: wecare@ancestralrootsherbal.com

Website: www.ancestralrootsherbal.com

“I provide compassionate, grounded support for individuals and families navigating the final chapter of life. With deep respect for each person's journey, I offer a calm, steady presence, walking alongside my clients and their loved ones through the emotional, spiritual, and practical aspects of dying. I am particularly passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ and recovery communities.

My work includes legacy planning, helping individuals reflect on and preserve what matters most—be it stories, values, or personal messages. I assist in organizing important information to reduce stress and confusion for families during a tender time, ensuring clarity and peace of mind. Whether coordinating care, offering comfort rituals, or simply holding space, I am here to support dignity, connection, and meaning at the end of life.

Each journey is unique. My role is to honor that, helping families feel more prepared, connected, and less alone.”

Contact: leslieatolf@gmail.com