Death Doula Services for the Willamette Valley, Oregon.

Navigating End-of-Life, Grief, and Legacy

Are you or a loved one approaching the end of life?

As an end-of-life doula and elderly care practitioner, I am dedicated to providing a safe, reliable presence with essential support to clients and their families during the sacred end-of-life journey. Grief can be complex and depleting. I will foster an honorable environment for each person's unique path.

Skilled end of life care in Willamette Valley, Oregon

End of Life Doula Support

Death Doulas, also known as End-of-life Doulas, provide physical, emotional, and practical support to the client and their loved ones throughout the end-of-life journey to ensure a dignified, honorable passing.

end of life doula caring for elderly man outdoors

Elderly Care Support

Elder Care Doulas provide physical, emotional, and spiritual care for the elderly. An Elder Care Doula can care for seniors by simply being a companion through the aging process, as well as by providing ongoing support to both the client and their families throughout the end-of-life process.

I welcome the opportunity to connect and explore how I can provide you with optimal support. I am here to help.

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Jessica Dugan Willamette Valley end of life doula

Hi, I'm Jess!

Certified End of Life Doula

In addition to my end-of-life services, I have been in healthcare as an ultrasound technologist for nearly 25 years. I am passionate about elder care and healthcare advocacy for members of the community who may not know the right questions to ask.

I use my experience in healthcare to assist clients and their loved ones in need of companionship, caretaker respite, healthcare proxy, grief support, legacy work, advanced directives, and practical needs.

What you need is often unknown until you are moving through the experience of a terminal illness or natural end-of-life obstacles. Every client will have unique needs, and I am here to guide you with respect, empathy, and tranquility.

My End of Life Doula Certification is through The Peaceful Presence Project, and I am a Member of both National End of Life Doula Alliance (NEDA) and the International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA).

Jess

"Jess's ability to provide a safe space and sound advice is inspiring. She makes our family feel at ease and well taken care of. She knows her stuff and advocates with the mind of a healthcare provider, and her heart is open to all walks of life."

Connie W.

"We reached out to Jess when my wife was ill. Despite a 3-hour drive, she made arrangements to find other doulas in our area to serve more frequent needs. Still, she occasionally made the drive to ensure we were well taken care of by those in our area. Her willingness to go above and beyond is exceptional."

Tom C.

"As soon as we met Jess, we knew she would be a great fit for filling the need for some respite care for both parents, while my husband and I went away on a much-needed break. She carries with her a calm, capable, and personable energy—able to enter into a family space and provide a quick sense of ease. We are grateful for her skills and plan to use her again in the care of our parents."

Leslie and Kevin

Carlton, Oregon

National End of Life Doula Alliance Proficiency Badge

National End of Life Doula Alliance Member Badge

"Does anyone meet grief and think, "I'm strong enough to do this," or does just about everyone think, "I'm not strong enough to do this" before they learn they are?"

- Andrea Gibson