Should Christians become "death doulas"?
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With movie star Nicole Kidman revealing her training as an end-of-life doula—a trained, non-medical professional who provides physical, emotional and informational support during and after death—Mal Pope, standing in for Michael Fanstone, spoke to Yvonne Tulloch, CEO of AtaLoss, about the need for better bereavement care in the UK and the charity’s 10th anniversary.
Released on 15 Apr 2026
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