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5 modules · 145-page Guidebook · 28 practice tools · Certificate of Completion
Business Essentials for Death Doulas
Discover how your experience and strengths can shape your doula practice, with guided reflection and practical templates to help you begin.
5 self-paced modules$99 USD · Complete courseLifetime access60-day satisfaction guarantee
From Training to Practice
Find your way into the work
Have you completed your doula training, but left wondering: How do I begin? Where do I fit into this work?
Business Essentials for Death Doulas helps you explore those questions, wherever you completed your training. It begins with what you already bring to this work: your lived experience, strengths, natural abilities, and values. Guided reflection helps you recognize the support you feel drawn to offer and how that can take shape in a practice of your own.
From there, each module builds toward clear services, thoughtful pricing, healthy boundaries, and ways to connect with clients and your community. Step by step, you’ll develop a sustainable practice that reflects who you are, the people you hope to support, and your capacity to do this work.
You’ll also receive downloadable, customizable forms, templates, and scripts, including a client intake form, client service agreement, pricing worksheets, and outreach emails. With practical examples and guidance, you have a starting point for putting your learning into action, and resources you can return to as your practice grows.
Building on your doula training
Our End-of-Life Doula Certification already integrates guidance on developing your practice. Business Essentials offers additional time and structure to focus on your business, with guided reflection, practical planning, and an expanded collection of customizable tools and templates to help you put your plans into action.
It’s also designed for doulas trained through other organizations who want support turning their training, strengths, and experience into a professional, sustainable practice.
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An IEOLCA End-of-Life Doula graduate reflection
★★★★★
Reflection and Direction
“I was very impressed with this course and feel that it has benefitted me in so many ways. The self-paced format worked well for me. The self-reflection journaling helped me better answer questions about myself and my "why." This course has provided a good and solid foundation for me as I pursue becoming a doula.”
What You Will Develop
From a sense of calling to a clear, workable practice
Clarify what you bring
Identify your strengths, values, approach, and the people you feel most prepared to serve.
Shape authentic services
Create offerings and a practice identity that reflect you rather than a generic business formula.
Price with integrity
Work through packages, pricing, time, and boundaries with client access and your sustainability in mind.
Talk about your work naturally
Develop clear language and outreach approaches that feel warm, honest, and professional.
Inside the Course
A guided, self-paced path from idea to action
Five core modules with instructional videos, a 145-page Guidebook, and the complete Resource Companion with 28 printable and customizable business tools. Begin anytime, move at your own pace, and return to the course and resources as your practice develops.
Module 01
Define Your Doula Practice & Personal Mission
Discover what you uniquely bring and build a mission, scope, and client focus that reflect who you are.
- Mission and values clarification
- Service inventory
- Ideal client messaging
Module 02
Design Your Services & Packages
Shape clear, ethical offerings and pricing that honor your clients and support your sustainability.
- Pricing worksheets
- Time boundaries
- Business model choices
Module 03
Set Healthy Boundaries & Agreements
Welcome clients with clarity and care through thoughtful scope, communication, and documentation.
- Agreement outlines
- Boundary language
- Ethical documentation
Module 04
Connect With Clients & Communities
Connect with your community in a way that feels honest, grounded, and aligned with your values.
- Networking checklists
- Introduction email scripts
- Messaging frameworks
Module 05
Launch With Intention
Move from preparation into purposeful action with a roadmap built around your goals and capacity.
- Weekly workflow planner
- First-steps roadmap
- Sustainability rhythms
Included Toolkit
Resource Companion
Comes with 28 ready-to-use forms, templates, scripts, trackers, and planning tools for real-world practice.
- Client intake and agreements
- Pricing and invoicing tools
- Outreach email templates
- 90-day launch roadmap
Included With Enrollment
Practical, downloadable templates, ready to make your own
Client Intake Form
A starting point for gathering information and understanding the person seeking your support, with a filled example to guide you.
Client Service Agreement
Sample language and a completed example to help you communicate your services, scope, and shared expectations.
Pricing & Planning Tools
Worksheets and templates to help you consider your time, shape service packages, and work through pricing.
Explore the full collection of forms, templates, and planners
Client Intake & Onboarding
- Client Intake Form
- Filled intake example
- Client Needs Assessment
- Service Agreement
- Filled agreement example
- Discovery Call Script
- Welcome Email Template
- Onboarding Checklist
Pricing, Billing & Risk
- Pricing Planning Sheet
- Package Pricing Templates
- Sliding Scale Language
- Invoice Template
- Risk Management Checklist
- Income and Expense Tracker
- Consent Agreement
- Communication Agreement
Marketing & Outreach
- Advertising Strategy Toolkit
- Brand and Name Guidance
- 20 Social Media Prompts
- Community Flyer Template
- 10 Outreach Email Templates
- Outreach Contact Tracker
- Messaging Guidance
- Networking Checklist
Practice Growth & Sustainability
- 90-Day Launch Roadmap
- Quarterly Business Review
- Sustainable Growth Self-Check
- Workshop Planning Template
- Presentation Outline
- Client Completion Summary
- Weekly Workflow Planner
- First-Steps Roadmap
A practical foundation you can return to.
Use the guidance alongside each tool to adapt it to your voice, services, local context, and the people you support.
View tuition and enrollment →An IEOLCA End-of-Life Doula graduate reflection
★★★★★
The Resource Packets and Examples Are Gold
“This program is grand. I was skeptical -- the reviews were raving -- and I am glad I invested in this curriculum. The resource packets and examples are gold to anyone hoping to start in the world of being a death doula, and an extra bonus to anyone already running their business.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about the course, resources, and what you receive
Eligibility & Learning Experience
Do I need to be certified to take this course?+
This course is designed for doulas who have completed foundational end-of-life care education. Your training may be through IEOLCA, another organization, or a blend of learning experiences. If you are brand new to the role, we recommend beginning with the IEOLCA End-of-Life Doula Certification.
Is the course fully online and self-paced?+
Yes. Start anytime and move through the videos, Guidebook, and practical exercises on your own schedule.
How long do I have access?+
You have lifetime access. You can return to the course and downloadable resources whenever your practice changes or you need a fresh point of reference.
Course Materials & Completion
What is included with enrollment?+
You receive five instructional modules, the 145-page Guidebook, the complete Resource Companion with 28 customizable practice tools, lifetime access, and an IEOLCA Certificate of Completion.
What tools are included in the Resource Companion?+
The toolkit includes client intake and assessment forms, service agreements, a discovery call script, pricing worksheets, invoice and tracking templates, professional outreach emails, social media prompts, a 90-day launch roadmap, workshop and presentation planners, and more.
Will I receive a certificate?+
Yes. After completing the course, you will receive an IEOLCA Business Essentials Certificate of Completion to download and keep.
Practice, Income & Guarantee
Can I earn income as a death doula?+
Many doulas build meaningful income through part-time or full-time practice, workshops, community education, and related services. Results vary. This course gives you the pricing guidance, planning tools, and practical structure to build in a way that is realistic and aligned with your values.
What if the course is not the right fit?+
Your enrollment is backed by a 60-day satisfaction guarantee. If the course is not the right fit, a full refund is available within 60 days of purchase.
How do I pay?+
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An IEOLCA End-of-Life Doula graduate reflection
★★★★★
Practical Tools and Guidance
“IEOLCA gave me practical tools, guidance on boundaries, and a deeper understanding of how to support people with compassion during one of life's most sacred times. The focus on presence, reflective listening, and honoring each person's wishes will guide me in my work as a doula.”
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