End-of-Life Doula
Susan Stout, End-of-Life Doula
Susan Stout is an End-of-Life Doula with Graceful Bridge and a partner of Cura Home Care Services in Stamford, CT. She is certified through Lifespan Doulas, holds the NEDA Proficiency Badge, and is a member of NEDA and INELDA.
She also volunteers with the Palliative Care Team at Stamford Hospital. Susan helps individuals and families prepare, communicate, and feel supported before, during, and after death.
Why she does this work
Preparing ahead is a gift to the people we love
Susan believes that we cannot practice dying, only prepare for it. A terminal diagnosis, or growing frailty, can feel lonely, and she steps into that space to hold a hand, talk, plan and make sure wishes are honored at every step.
She learned how to do this through her training and through her own life.
We don’t get to practice dying, we can only prepare for it.
- Susan Stout
What is an end-of-life doula?
Human support alongside medical care
An end-of-life doula is a trained, experienced, non-medical professional who offers emotional, practical, educational and compassionate support before, during and after death. The focus is the human experience, helping people prepare, communicate, reflect and feel supported.
Topics Susan can speak to
Where her experience helps most
These areas reflect the end-of-life support she provides with Cura.
Advance care planning
Conversations and document preparation that put wishes in writing.
Difficult family conversations
Guidance for talking openly with loved ones about what matters most.
Legacy projects and life review
Ways to reflect on a life and share it with the people who matter.
Vigil planning and support
Planning for, and presence during, the final days and hours.
Working with hospice and palliative care
How non-medical doula support fits alongside medical teams.
Bereavement resources
Support and follow-up for families after a loss.
Credentials and affiliations
Training, membership and community service
For reporters and editors
Media kit
Everything you need to quote and credit Susan accurately.
Short bio
Susan Stout is an End-of-Life Doula with Graceful Bridge and a partner of Cura Home Care Services in Stamford, CT. She is certified through Lifespan Doulas, holds the NEDA Proficiency Badge, and is a member of NEDA and INELDA. She also volunteers with the Palliative Care Team at Stamford Hospital. Susan helps individuals and families prepare, communicate, and feel supported before, during, and after death.
One-line description
Susan Stout is an End-of-Life Doula with Graceful Bridge and a partner of Cura Home Care Services in Stamford, CT.
How to credit
Susan Stout, End-of-Life Doula, Graceful Bridge
- Susan partners with Cura Home Care Services for its end-of-life support service.
- Cura provides non-medical care only.
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