Foundations of Death Care
Iliff Death Care Collective
About the Course
Course Overview
This 8 week course will provide resources, supportive community, and training for understanding the foundations of death care for serving as an End-of-Life Doula. Online learning with weekly Zoom sessions on Thursdays 5:30-7:30 MST. Course opens April 3, 2026 and ends May 28. Limited to 15 students.
Certification Included
Create your own learning agreement and make the course work for you! You can choose to finish with an Iliff End-of-Life Doula Certificate that will prepare you to serve in your community.
What You'll Learn
8 Content Units
1. The Practice of Death Care
2. Justice & Ethics
3. Legal and Medical
4. Legacy & Quality of Life
5. Spiritual & Religious
6. Practical & Thanatology
7. Communication & Community
8. Taking the Leap
Rich Learning Material
Instructor-Created Videos
Weekly Discussion Forums
Varied Assignment Modes
Weekly Journals
Videos, Podcasts, Articles
Who the Course is For
This course is for students wanting to be a death doula. Certification vs. completion, etc.
Course Calendar
8 Week Session. Online material opens June 7.
Live Zoom Sessions Sundays 4:00-6:00 pm MST
June 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2
About Our Instructors
Our instructors are amazing. They bring backgrounds and experiences you wouldn’t believe.
What You Will Receive Upon Completion
You will get a Credly certificate of completion or certification as a death doula.
Testimonials
“Wow this program is amazing!” - Someone