Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula

A Call for Kindness: The Humane Approach to End-of-Life Care in Prisons

June 20, 2024 Traci Arieli
A Call for Kindness: The Humane Approach to End-of-Life Care in Prisons
Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula
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Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula
A Call for Kindness: The Humane Approach to End-of-Life Care in Prisons
Jun 20, 2024
Traci Arieli

In this episode of 'Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula,' Traci Arieli discusses the profound impact of providing end-of-life care within the prison system. Joined by Laura Musselman, Outreach & Events Manager, and Fernando Murillo, Program Manager of the Humane Prison Hospice Project, they explore how the project brings dignity and compassionate care to incarcerated individuals nearing the end of their lives. Key takeaways include the innovative training of the incarcerated as palliative care workers, the unique challenges of providing hospice care in a correctional setting, and the emotional and practical support systems in place. This episode aims to normalize conversations around aging, death, and grief, even in the most unexpected environments. 

Links/Resources 

  • Guest: Humane Prison Hospice Project - humaneprisonhospiceproject.org 
  • Host: Traci Arieli's Website - comfortingclosure.com 

Resources: 

  • Humane Prison Hospice Project on Instagram - instagram.com/humaneprisonhospiceproject 


Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay updated with our latest episodes! 


#DeathDoula #EndOfLifeDoula #PrisonReform #SocialJustice #CompassionInCare #HumanePrisonHospiceProject 

Show Notes

In this episode of 'Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula,' Traci Arieli discusses the profound impact of providing end-of-life care within the prison system. Joined by Laura Musselman, Outreach & Events Manager, and Fernando Murillo, Program Manager of the Humane Prison Hospice Project, they explore how the project brings dignity and compassionate care to incarcerated individuals nearing the end of their lives. Key takeaways include the innovative training of the incarcerated as palliative care workers, the unique challenges of providing hospice care in a correctional setting, and the emotional and practical support systems in place. This episode aims to normalize conversations around aging, death, and grief, even in the most unexpected environments. 

Links/Resources 

  • Guest: Humane Prison Hospice Project - humaneprisonhospiceproject.org 
  • Host: Traci Arieli's Website - comfortingclosure.com 

Resources: 

  • Humane Prison Hospice Project on Instagram - instagram.com/humaneprisonhospiceproject 


Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay updated with our latest episodes! 


#DeathDoula #EndOfLifeDoula #PrisonReform #SocialJustice #CompassionInCare #HumanePrisonHospiceProject