“As I was savoring every word, I kept thinking how I wish I had this when I was a young adult, and I wonder, if someone had helped me dig deep into my own curiosities back then, would I have lived my life more fully? This is a brilliant guide, and a lovely opportunity to explore what matters most—allowing you to choreograph a life, and a death, on your terms.”
—Gabrielle Elise Jimenez, hospice nurse; end-of-life doula; conscious dying educator; and author of four books: Soft Landing, The Hospice Heart, At the Bedside, and What Would Gabby Say?

“This compassionate preparation guide is a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of how to prepare and plan for the end of their life. Francesca provides a wealth of information on the practical and emotional aspects of end-of-life planning—including exercises that prompt self-reflection and wishes for the future—that guides readers on a journey of self-discovery.”
—Jennifer Mallmes, BGS, facilitator and developer of the End-of-Life Doula Program at Douglas College in Canada, and cofounder of the End-of-Life Doula Association of Canada

“The Death Doula’s Guide to Living Fully and Dying Prepared by Francesca Arnoldy provides readers with the tools to incorporate a healthy awareness of death as they navigate life. The practical reflections and exercises included in the book can calm fears of death and catalyze growth in consciousness and joy. This workbook should be on every kitchen table to bring essential conversations about mortality back into day-to-day life.”
—Karen Wyatt, MD, retired hospice physician, host of End-of-Life University Podcast, and author of 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying