“People who are willing to contemplate their aging, vulnerability, and mortality often live better lives in old age and illness and experience better deaths than those who don’t.
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Our Beginning
The Peaceful Presence Project took root in our founders’ hearts. After spending years attending the sick and dying as a registered nurse, Erin learned of the role of the end of life doula: a non-medical companion to the dying and their families. Collectively, we saw a need for this level of support to complement both palliative care and hospice, as well as a desire in the community for individualized support in living well while facing the reality of mortality. As a federally-recognized 501c(3) nonprofit organization, we are committed to serving all who request our services, regardless of ability to pay.
Our Mission
The Peaceful Presence Project reimagines and transforms the way communities talk about, plan for and experience the last stage of life. We are cultivating a Compassionate Communities Model of Care in the United States, and improving death literacy to improve end-of-life experiences for all.