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Annie Selah

The Death Doula Handbook

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A Holistic and Empowering Guide to End-of-Life Support with Personal Stories, Cultural Wisdom,...

Annie Selah

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English

Ocean Waves Publishing
06 October 2025

Coping with old age; Complementary therapies, healing & health

A Compassionate Guide for Life's Sacred Transitions

Step into the role of a calm, confident companion at the threshold of life's end-offering presence, clarity, and comfort, even if you've never walked this path before.

Do you long to support someone through their final chapter, yet worry you won't have the right words, tools, or strength?

Do you wish for guidance that honors your caregiving spirit while respecting the diverse traditions of those you serve?

Do you wonder how to care for others without losing yourself to exhaustion or grief?

You are not alone. So many others-nurses, caregivers, social workers, and devoted family members-seek a resource that blends practical wisdom with soulful support.

The Death Doula Handbook was created for you.

Inside, you'll discover:

A gentle roadmap for every stage of end-of-life care, from first conversation to legacy work Inspiring stories from doulas, families, and diverse cultural traditions Practical tools-checklists, care plans, and compassionate conversation starters Guidance on signs and signals of approaching death, and how to respond with grace Ways to navigate family dynamics, ease conflict, and foster understanding Self-care practices to protect your heart and prevent burnout Inclusive wisdom honoring rituals, beliefs, and spiritual traditions from around the world Support through grief and bereavement, with gentle practices for remembrance Legal and practical essentials explained with clarity and simplicity Mindful presence practices to help you stay grounded and connected Creative legacy tools for memory-making, life review, and meaningful closure Reflection prompts and journal exercises for your own growth and healing Trusted resources to deepen your journey and connect you to a wider community

Every page is written with warmth and accessibility, full of compassion, and designed for real-life use. Whether you are a seasoned professional or simply someone called to serve, you'll find guidance that empowers, reassures, and uplifts.

With this book in your hands, you'll move from uncertainty to confidence, able to hold space for others with grace while also tending to your own well-being.

By: Annie Selah
Imprint: Ocean Waves Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 354g
ISBN: 9781069330161
ISBN 10: 1069330167
Pages: 178
Publication Date: 06 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Annie Selah is a death doula and writer whose work bridges the practical and the sacred, blending gentle guidance with deep reverence for the mystery of death. Trained in holistic care and spiritual companionship, she has supported families and individuals through vigils, legacy projects, and the tender transitions of end-of-life.Her approach weaves together ritual, presence, and story, helping people navigate grief and meaning with courage and compassion. Through workshops, private support, and community gatherings, Annie invites others to honor death not as an ending, but as a sacred passage.When she's not holding vigil or writing, Annie can be found tending her garden, walking by water, or simply listening; to silence, to sorrow, to whatever wants to be heard.

Reviews for The Death Doula Handbook: A Holistic and Empowering Guide to End-of-Life Support with Personal Stories, Cultural Wisdom, Compassionate Practices and User-Friendly Tools

""I write this review as a clinical social worker who worked on a Palliative Care team for years and who supported many patients and families through the ends of the patients' lives. This book is rich and obviously the product of a deep career in, and exploration of, ""death literacy"" (as she explains in the book). If you're someone who plans to be in a supportive role (formally, or informally with a loved one), this book offers quite a lot of very thoughtful and practical guidance"" -Jon Peters ""As someone who has been a hospice volunteer and has been her fair share of deaths, this book brought me back. It is warm, relatable, helpful, spoken like a truly experienced person in the field sharing wisdom of a not-so-glamorous topic such as this. This book reminds us that navigating the delicate moments of death need just a few things- an open heart, a warm touch, and silent attentiveness."" -YS Zhao