Welcome to The Good Hearts
The Good Hearts is an End-of-Life Doula Community serving Montgomery County Maryland and the surrounding areas.
We provide support, training, and community for End-of-Life Doulas (Death Doulas) and those seeking to become an EOL Doula.
We envision a world where no one dies alone, unless it is by choice.
Upcoming Doula Training
Our next EOL Doula training will begin on September 24, 2025. The course is delivered live via Zoom over a 9 week period through November 19, 2025.
Practical skills and strategies for EOL Doulas
Prepares you for the NEDA proficiency badge
24 Continuing Education credits for nurses
Enroll early. Class size is limited.
Death Doula vs End-of-Life Doula. What is the Difference?
The terms "death doula" and "end-of-life doula" are essentially interchangeable - they refer to the same role. Both terms describe a non-medical professional who provides companionship, emotional, spiritual, and practical support to individuals facing death, and their loved ones.
While "death doula" is a more common term, "end-of-life doula" more accurately reflects the scope of their work, which can extend beyond the immediate moment of death to include end-of-life planning and bereavement support.
Death Doulas facilitate communication and increased spiritual and emotional well being for everyone involved in the dying process. Their goal is always to provide compassionate end-of-life care.