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Michigan's Death Doulas Rise Amid Surging Mortality Rates

12/30/2025

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In Michigan, the rise of death doulas reflects growing end-of-life support as the death rate surpasses birth rates.
Death doulas Kimberly Wamba and Hanna Hasselschwert provide emotional and spiritual support to individuals and families navigating dying, and Wamba's organization offers services free of charge.
They help with advanced care planning, facilitate conversations about death, and promote end-of-life services through Wamba's organization.

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Story summary

In Michigan, the rise of death doulas reflects growing end-of-life support as the death rate surpasses birth rates.
Death doulas Kimberly Wamba and Hanna Hasselschwert provide emotional and spiritual support to individuals and families navigating dying, and Wamba's organization offers services free of charge.
They help with advanced care planning, facilitate conversations about death, and promote end-of-life services through Wamba's organization.