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Welcome to The Art of Dying!

We are a collective of death doulas that support people in making intentional, informed decisions about how they live and die.

We created this site as a resource for the death curious, caretakers, pet owners, planners, and those facing the end of their life.

Please take a look around. You’ll find information about us, services we offer, blogs we write, virtual and in-person events, state-specific and broad spectrum resources, and frequently asked questions about the role of a death doula.

What is The Art of Dying?

The Art of Dying, or The AoD, is a collective created by Taylor Bell,
Lacy Buynak and Kyra Overmier.

Our mission is to de-stigmatize the experiences of aging and death, advocate for advanced planning early on, and offer education, guidance and companionship for those at the end-of-life.

Our vision is to propel a cultural shift in which open dialogue about death as a part of life is embraced, people feel better equipped to more actively support one another through the dying process and individuals are empowered to make end-of-life choices which reflect their values.

The Art of Dying was created with our entire global community in mind. This means our services cater to every person and are considerate of all walks of life, including all spiritual paths and/or religious beliefs, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, education, physical ability or economic status.

We passionately believe conversation and contemplation on death and dying can transform the way we live and connect with others.