Welcome to The Good Hearts
The Good Hearts is an End-of-Life Doula Community serving Montgomery County Maryland and the surrounding areas.
We provide support, training, and community for End-of-Life Doulas (Death Doulas) and those seeking to become an EOL Doula.
We envision a world where no one dies alone, unless it is by choice.
Upcoming Events
Navigating the End-Of-Life Journey
Monday July 14th 6:30pm to 8:00pm, A Zoom Event
In partnership with Morris Orchards Natural Burial, the cofounders of the Good Hearts will share their experience and knowledge about palliative and hospice care, the role of an end-of-life doula (aka death doula), legacy work and projects, and especially the sacredness of the end-of-life journey for the person who is passing and that person's loved ones. Please sign up on our mailing list to receive an invitation. You do not have to be a doula to attend.
EOL Doula Training
Our next End-of-Life Doula Training will begin on September 24, 2025. The course is delivered live via Zoom over a 9 week period. Learn more…
July EOL Doula Community Gathering
Tuesday July 15th 7:00pm - 8:00pm, A Zoom Event
”Medical Aid in Dying”
The guest speaker for our July gathering will be Donna Neumark, PhD, RN and End-Of-Life Doula. She will be talking about a very controversial topic, Medical Aid in Dying or MAID. Learn more about Donna here. Please sign up our mailing list to receive an invitation. You do not have to be a doula to attend.
Death Doula vs End-of-Life Doula. What is the Difference?
The terms "death doula" and "end-of-life doula" are essentially interchangeable - they refer to the same role. Both terms describe a non-medical professional who provides companionship, emotional, spiritual, and practical support to individuals facing death, and their loved ones.
While "death doula" is a more common term, "end-of-life doula" more accurately reflects the scope of their work, which can extend beyond the immediate moment of death to include end-of-life planning and bereavement support.
Death Doulas and EOL Doulas both facilitate communication and increased spiritual and emotional well being for everyone involved in the dying process. Their goal is always to provide compassionate end-of-life care.