Level I
Grief Companion Foundations
To Be With: Foundations in Death & Grief Companioning
This is where the work begins, in presence. Level I is designed for those new to companion work, or those looking to deepen and strengthen what they already carry. We move through the essential landscape of grief and end-of-life care through an equity- and justice-centered lens, honoring the full spectrum of what it means to be human in the face of loss and death.
This is not just information. It is formation. We do not simply teach you what grief is. We invite you into an embodied relationship with it, so that you can companion others without flinching, without fixing, and without leaving.
This work asks you to be present to what most avoid. It teaches you how to stay.
What we'll explore
What We'll Explore
The role, responsibilities, and ethical scope of practice for a death doula and grief companion
Grief in all its forms: anticipatory, disenfranchised, traumatic, ambiguous, spiritual, and more
How grief lives in the body, the spirit, the emotions, and the social world
End-of-life planning conversations: advance directives, VSED, MAID, body disposition
The structure and purpose of hospice and palliative care systems
Culturally responsive, trauma-informed presence at the end of life
Ritual, memory work, and embodied practice in grief support
Your own values, biases, and the risk of burnout in this sacred work
What is included
What Is Included
30-min orientation session before training begins, setting the container
20 hours of learning: live cohort 20 hrs, or individual journey 12 to 15 hrs
Small cohort model, maximum 12 learners, intimate by design
Post-training support: one 45-min individual session and one 75-min group reconnect
Quarterly reconnection sessions, co-created community to deepen learning over time
Training guide and resources
Upcoming Cohort
October 2026 Cohort
Orientation: Wednesday, October 7 · 8:00 PM ET
20 hours of live instruction across six sessions. Participants must attend at least 16 hours to receive completion. All times Eastern.
Weekend One
Weekend Two
Investment
Investment
Cohort
small group, up to 12 learners
$1,099
Individual
co-created, tailored to your path
$1,699
Group training
custom, 8+ learners
Contact us
Sliding scale pricing is available for members of marginalized communities. See our equity access policy for details.
Register
Ready to Begin?
Complete the registration form below to secure your place in Level I: Grief Companion Foundations. Once submitted, you will receive follow-up information about next steps, cohort dates, and payment.
Questions? Reach us at [email protected]