Welcome to Mary's Embrace
End of life doula - certification program

Our Next Zoom Cohort starts:
November 4th and ends before Christmas! 
Mary’s Embrace End of Life Doula Training is now launching two new class sessions—this is your moment to enroll.
What Is Mary’s Embrace?
Mary’s Embrace is a Catholic-based End of Life Doula training program designed to prepare you to compassionately care for the dying while remaining rooted in the teachings and traditions of the Catholic faith.
  • Faith-centered training that integrates Catholic understanding of death, dying, and accompaniment
  • Fully vetted Catholic course featuring 8 modules plus a final project
  • Carefully selected reading materials aligned with Catholic values (see book list below)
  • Pay in full now and receive 3 required books included in your tuition (shipping fee applies)
  • Special pricing of $550 - $20 = $530 plus fees and book shipping is available through September 30th for certfication route. In October, we go up to $595 for the price point. 
  • Enroll here if you are ready (or fill out our form --->) see below if on a phone. 
  • ​We do offer payment plans --> Payment plan link. 
FAQ: 
Is this a certification program? Yes, you will be a certified End of Life Doula when finished. 
What does the course cover? See our video here that explains our coverage of the 9 modules: https://youtu.be/usKvhFqPIA4 (Note: We decided to offer our next Cohort in November instead of Oct.) 
Does this program include business? At the moment this is light on business - and we plan to add in a fuller get started in business program at a special rate for graduates. We do include marketing and some templates in the current class. We also have some recommended books. 
What about mentoring? We include "light" mentoring during the course.  If you need extra mentoring, we suggest you choose our basic 3 month mentoring package for $299 for limited time also info on mentoring is here: https://catholicdoula.com/doula-mentoring.html

    Need a sample? or Schedule a call? 

What books will I be reading for the class? 

Book list: To Die Well by Dr. Stephen Doran, M.D.,
Midwife for Souls by Kathy Kalina,
​A Comprehensive Guide to End-of-life-care and death doula by Georgina Solomou or Deanna Cochrane's book on Accompanying the Dying (choose one), and Green Burial Handbook. 
Plus choose a Business book - we recommend The Doula Tool Kit: The Complete Practical Guide for End-of-Life Doulas & Caregivers by Diane Button, et al (other authors) available on Amazon. 

Achieve your goal - here's what's inside the class...

Modules on Thinkific platform include: 

Modules 1-3 include: 

  • Module One - Introduction to End of Life Doula/crafting your practice.
  • Module Two - Cultures & Dying
  • Module Three - Grief

Modules 4-6 include:

  • Module Four - What is Dying Like 4B: Communication for Dying
  • Module Five - Green Burial
  • Module Six - Morality

Modules 7-9 include: 

  • Module 7: Comfort for Dying/Dementia
  • Module 8A - Afterlife
  • Module 8B Business
  • 9: ​Final Project 

Exclusive Discount Deal - 
Limited time! 

Enroll now to secure this exclusive deal—special pricing of just $550 for either session, available for a limited time through August 15. Enrollment page!
Choose Your Session: 
September Fast-Track (Fast-Pace on Tuesdays)
Starts September 15th
Exclusive Deal Details: 
Pay in full now and receive two required reading books included with your tuition (small shipping fee applies).
We still have 3 spots open for our September cohort! 
Enroll now at this link page! See below for payment plan option! 
Email [email protected] for your session choice date! ​

Postpartum Doula and Mary's Embrace End of Life Doula Bundle

$1,085.00

Your bundle includes the following:


Postpartum doula info

1. Postpartum "Coccooned Care" Manual in classroom

2. SMART Mother model info

3. Business of postpartum doula

4. Postpartum Nutrition section - plus Double certification.


You will be sent a digital certificate for both programs


Mary's Embrace End of Life Doula

  1. Mary's Embrace End of Life manual (new one document)
  2. Extra module additions
  3. Access to Google Classroom
  4. Certification when finished
  5. Note: Welcome packet needs to be updated for Google classroom and we will send invite to that after enrollment.


All students will sign new student agreement form for our class policies. Thank you.

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Mary's Embrace End of Life Doula Course - Pay In Full

$750.00 $530.00

Welcome, for anyone who pays in full - you receive 3 books - we will send list of books we ordered - you are responsible for 2 others (or if I write a business book only one other- I am hoping to start a business book soon).


There will be an onboarding email sent to you with information on how to access materials.

You will also receive access to class on Thinkific platform.


We are giving our class a $750 value - and you are saving $200 for enrolling early bird for this course. There's an extra discount if purchasing over Labor day weekend included above ($20 extra off).


No refunds after 3 days (please see jot form agreement sent to you). Thanks so much!
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Mary's Embrace End of Life Doula Payment Plan #1

$750.00 $207.00
  1. Welcome to Mary's Embrace End of Life Doula - Payment plan option #1 - for this course. Sale is $550 up to May 31st - Payment plans do incur extra fees.
  2. After May 31st - price is $650 for the class and will apply that price to payment plans.
  3. You will receive the course only for payment plan students - we will not be able to provide books - you may ask for book list and purchase as you need when working through the course.
  4. We will work out payment plans with students - email instructor - see other note below.

Other notes: Digital download will be your entry to classroom information and welcome packet.

If joining our zoom class - we will send out zoom links for the class.

We will work out payments after first one - we can do monthly or every other week. We highly suggest working out finishing payments by week 8 - so you can receive your certification by end of the class. We are willing to work with you if you need more time on payments. No certificate will be given till payments are finished. Thanks for understanding.


NO refunds after 3 days. We aim to onboard you within first 3 days of enrollment.


You will also receive access to class on Thinkific platform, Bonus materials or class as described in the listing if you register by May 10th or May 31st - please see website for specials.


We are giving our class a $750 value - and you are saving $200 for enrolling early bird for this course.

Note: Since this is a "pilot class" - portions of the course will be available instantly once you get into Thinkific platform and the rest will be opened up over the coming weeks - thank you.

You also receive first module download upon registering for this class.

We have a no refund policy after 3 days - you will sign student contract stating that.

Thank you.

**If you need a specialized payment plan - please contact Julie at [email protected] to set up.
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Postpartum Doula and Mary's Embrace Doula

$1,085.00 $1,055.00

Your bundle includes the following: 




Postpartum doula info


1. Postpartum "Coccooned Care" Manual in classroom


2. SMART Mother model info


3. Business of postpartum doula


4. Postpartum Nutrition section - plus Double certification.




You will be sent a digital certificate for both programs




Mary's Embrace End of Life Doula


Mary's Embrace End of Life manual (new one document)

Extra module additions

Access to Google Classroom

Certification when finished

Note: Welcome packet needs to be updated for Google classroom and we will send invite to that after enrollment.



All students will sign new student agreement form for our class policies. Thank you. 
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Intro to End of Life Doula 101- Death Doula Class (September class)

$150.00 $99.00

Are you just curious about End of Life Doulas and not quite ready for a fuller course?

Great - we are launching this summer an Intro to End of Life Doula course - we will touch upon basic information to help you decide if you want to study this further.

This is like a 101 class.


Join us in early September for the 101 class - note: See website for dates

Intro course will cover:

Types of End of Life Doulas,

What we can help with,

What we don't do,

and so much more!

Join us and you will be amazed!

No refunds on this particular product - thanks for understanding.

Digital product - we will send an introductory information to get started. Thank you.


Note: We do not offer refunds on digital products.

You may also register for recorded option - pricing is same. For those choosing recorded option - you may ask for a one time 15-20 minute zoom call for questions if so desired.

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Mary's Embrace With Books - October-Nov Enrollment

$650.00 $575.00

Mary's Embrace End of Life Doula Course -

What you receive:

  1. Access to Mary's Embrace Full Certification program on Thinkific.
  2. Modules on PDF sent on Google Drive (a gmail account would be helpful to view).
  3. Access to alternative Google classroom (possibly available late fall)
  4. You will receive 3 books for your program. You will need to purchase 2. Please email us on which 2 you will need to purchase.
  5. Shipping for books at checkout is requested please.
  6. Receive a digital certificate when finished.
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Mary's Embrace Finish Paying off course (special link)

$265.00

This link is for Maggie to finish paying off her end of life doula course. Thank you.

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