Janie Rakow is the cofounder of Farewell Doula, LLC.   As an end-of life doula, she journeys with the dying person and their loved ones through the end-of-life process. To date, Janie has worked with hundreds of patients and their loved ones as they journey through their terminal diagnosis.

As an educator, Janie has trained hundreds of doulas, as well as hosting numerous webinars and podcasts.

Janie has been featured on CBS affiliate, WBTV, and quoted in numerous articles in the Huffington Post, AARP, Vox, Mother Nature Network, Parade, Home Health Care Network and others. She is a contributor to the book “Empower Your Life” by Sue Urda and Kathy Fyler.

She currently serves on the Board of the American Clinicians Academy on Medical Aid in Dying  and on the Board of New Jersey Death With Dignity.

Janie serves New Jersey and can be reached at 201-264-6245 or Janie.rakow@farewelldoula.com

The Finale founder, Nicole Spinella, is a trained death doula and event planner, providing end-of-life services that support pre and post death. Services include estate planning, legacy projects, death doula, Swedish death cleaning, and memorials/ end-of-life celebration planning.  

INELDA (International End-of-Life Doula Association) trained, Nicole is an advocate for end-of-life planning and death doula work. She is an empath, who supports the dying with non-medical care services such as legacy projects, traditions and family rituals, and respite care for the dying’s loved ones. 

Nicole serves New Jersey and New York. To connect with Nicole, email: thefinale.ns@gmail.com or visit https://www.thefinale.events

Hi, I am Jill, a Certified Death Doula.  My path to becoming a death doula started when I moved home and cared for my Grandmother at the end of her life.  In 2006 I moved from CA to NJ with my husband and we moved in with my 90-year-old grandmother.  Shortly after moving in with her she got diagnosed with cancer.  When I was faced with the fact that my Grandmother was dying, I felt confused and eventually very overwhelmed because I didn’t understand what caring for someone on home hospice would be like.  I didn’t know what to expect or understand what was going on with my Grandmother at the end of her life.  

The experience I had as an end-of-life caregiver was the start of my path to becoming a death doula and death coach.  Visit my website www.endoflifeclarity.com for more information about how I can assist you on this path.  

Jill C. McClennen
End of Life Clarity
130 Black Horse Pike Ste. 400
PO Box 513
Audubon, NJ 08106
609-283-2226
jill@endoflifeclarity.com

"Hello, I'm Nicky, a compassionate Death Doula dedicated to guiding individuals through the profound journey of grief and providing solace during times of death anxiety and existential crisis. I received my training under the mentorship of Alua Arthur through Going with Grace. Combining various modalities like Kundalini Yoga, Reiki, Life Coaching, and Hypnosis, I offer comprehensive support to those facing end-of-life transitions and navigating the complexities of loss.

My passion for death/dying stems from a lifelong fascination, which was deepened when my own mother passed away in 2005. Reflecting on my personal experience, I recognized the immense value an End-of-Life Doula could have brought to that pivotal moment. Now, with empathy and expertise, I strive to be the guiding light that I wished was there for my mother and my family to help others find peace amidst life's most challenging moments."

862-202-3904 (text preferred initially)
IG: @kundalinilifeline
kundalinilifeline@gmail.com

Ashley Oppon is a Registered Nurse, Shamanic Practitioner, and a Death Midwife. She is also a Home Funeral Guide, and an advocate for Medical Aid in Dying and Green and Natural Burials. Seeing death in many different ways throughout her nursing career, she wanted to do more work to make death culture more of a place for reflection and healthy grieving. She has done extensive death training and can support individuals from advanced planning to funerals and vigils. She is a part of Sisters of the Sacred, a spiritual collective that creates sacred space for all of life's major moments. With her death work, she hopes to make the dying process a space for peace at the end.
https://www.sistersofthesacred.com/
sistersofthesacredhealing@gmail.com
Phone Number: 973-370-4743

GINA ECONOMOPOULOS I AM A CERTIFIED End of Life Doula, and a former nun. My own story is one of great suffering, loss and grief. My personal experiences have taught me the importance of bringing peaceful presence and love to those who are in the process of losing someone they care deeply about. I have been at the bedsides of many terminally-ill persons – the young as well as the elderly - from all faiths and backgrounds. It is my heartfelt belief that everyone deserves to pass on from this life to the next with dignity and respect, in an atmosphere of love and acceptance. The family and close friends need support as well, and I am a compassionate, caring facilitator with a loving heart and a gift for being able to listen. No one has to go through the dying process alone. Please contact me at
Telephone: (609)495-4558
Email: peacefulpresence37@gmail.com

I am the founder of New Jersey Death Doula Services, LLC and a certified End-of-Life Specialist providing non-medical emotional, spiritual, and physical support to those facing the end of their lives. With compassion and patience, I companion you as you cope with death, recognizing it as a natural and important part of life. After I cared for my father while he was dying of ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease, and then for my mother's companion in his final hours before dying of Parkinson's Disease, I earned my Death Doula certification from the University of Vermont's Larner College of Medicine. As a caregiver, I follow your medical care plan and carry out final wishes in an open-minded, personalized, and non-judgmental way. I am available primarily in the northwest New Jersey area.

Email: tanyashoudy@gmail.com Phone: 973-713-4897
Facebook: New Jersey Death Doula Services, LLC

Beth Almerini has spent over thirty years at the bedside of the dying, and brings an open heart and wealth of experience to her work. She is both a Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse and End of Life Doula who, in addition to caring for clients and their families, also teaches and mentors other End of Life Doulas. Beth began her journey in end of life care while working as a nurse’s aide where she was asked to literally sit with a woman who was dying alone. It turned out that simple things, such as being present, holding a hand, reading a poem and singing a hymn were exactly what was needed to bring comfort and peace. Comfort, peace, presence, and kindness are what Beth brings to an experience that can be unfamiliar and frightening for the dying and their families alike.

Beth is based in central NJ and is open to travel within the state as well as NYC and Philadelphia. She can be contacted at beth@leavingpeacefully.com or (732) 915-3529.

http://www.leavingpeacefully.com/
https://www.facebook.com/gentlydying/

As an End of Life Doula, I  holistically support those with an advanced staged/terminal illness and their loved ones. Through extensive training,  I provide education of the natural process of the illness and emotional, mental and spiritual comfort, support, and coping skills to ensure quality of life for all involved.  

As a result of families working with me, they learn how to support and comfort each other at a time when most people don’t know what to say or do, their questions are answered and they are less fearful and stressed.  The burden is lessened and the feeling of unconditional love is increased. 

Having a dependable, knowledgeable, creative ally that solves what was once perceived as unsolvable problems and provides loving, customized care at such a vulnerable time can make all the difference.
Website: https://www.yanaec.com
Email Address: adrian.allotey@yanaec.com 
Phone Number: (856) 497-3512