Death Doula Training: An 8‑Week Journey of

Music, Aloha & Sacred Care

For those who feel the quiet calling

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Do you feel drawn to bring more compassion, calm, and meaning to the end‑of‑life journey?

Have you ever sensed you’re meant to hold space during life’s most sacred transitions?

This unique, Hawai‘i‑rooted training offers a gentle, powerful doorway into heart‑led service.

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What Makes This Course Unique

A blend you won’t find anywhere else:

• Music‑centered healing practices

• Hawaiian cultural wisdom and values

• Deep listening, presence, and ritual

• Two immersive field trips

• A guided internship for real‑world confidence

• Small cohort (12 max) for intimacy and depth

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This is not just a course — it’s a formation journey.

What You’ll Learn (8‑Week Curriculum)

Session 1: Presence, Calling & Accompaniment

Grounding, clarity, and the heart of doula work.

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Session 2: Listening, Breath & Holding Space

Creating calm, steady containers for others.

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Session 3: The Dying Process & Threshold Moments

Understanding physical, emotional, and spiritual transitions.

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Session 4: Ritual, Legacy & Meaning‑Making

Using music, story, and ceremony to bring comfort.

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Session 5: Planning, Advocacy & Vigil Support

Practical tools for supporting wishes and care plans.

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Session 6: Grief & After‑Death Care

Companioning grief with tenderness and skill.

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Session 7: Ethics, Self‑Care & Sustainable Practice

Boundaries, resilience, and emotional sustainability.

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Session 8. Hawai‘i Laws, MAID & Private Practice Foundations

Local guidance + business basics rooted in integrity and aloha.

Field Trips & Guided Internship

Experience real‑world learning through:

• Two immersive field trips

• A guided internship 

• Mentorship that helps you grow courage, confidence, and clarity

 

Who This Course Is For

This journey is for you if you feel:

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• A quiet inner tug toward end‑of‑life care

• A desire to serve with compassion and presence

• A love for music, ritual, or spiritual grounding

• A connection to Hawai‘i and its values of aloha, care, and community

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Your Guides

Dr. Joseph Eppink, Arlene Estrella & Richard Williams

A team rooted in music,hospice care, cultural wisdom, and decades of community service.

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Enrollment Is Now Open

If your heart feels even the smallest tug… this may be the moment you’ve been waiting for.

Step into a role of healing, service, and aloha.

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Only 7 Spots Available

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Aloha — I’m so glad you’re considering this journey.

This 8‑week Death Doula Training is a beautiful, transformative experience,

and we’ve structured the tuition to keep it accessible.

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Course Tuition

(Payment Plans Available)

$800 total

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Available Discounts

• 15% off for military, veterans, and kūpuna — $680 total​

 

What Your Tuition Includes

Everything you need for a complete, meaningful training experience:

• All eight in‑class sessions Guided learning, hands‑on practice, and culturally grounded teaching.

• Two immersive field trips Real‑world experiences that deepen understanding and connection.

• All course materials Handouts, resources, and tools used throughout the program.

• A supervised internship through Bristol Hospice’s Volunteer Department 

• Certification from Healing Music LLC Awarded upon completion of all sessions, portfolio, field trips, tuition, and internship hours.

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