IAP DEATH DOULA CERTIFICATE COURSE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
2025-2026 UPDATE
What part of talking about life and dying includes working on a legacy
project and writing letters to family and friends? - Answer-Saying
goodbyes and facing regrets
Which of the following is false of spiritual or ritual ideas on death? -
Answer-Nearing death makes most atheists turn to religion
Which of the following is true of a death doula's job? - Answer-End-of-
life doulas empower people to make decisions on their end-of-life care
Studies have found that ____ say they would prefer to die at home
while ____ actually do die at home. - Answer-80%; 30%
Which of the following is true of a death doula's role? - Answer-
Many of those looking to become end-of-life doulas
______________________. - Answer-Intend to primarily do the work
on a volunteer basis
, What specialty focuses on giving short-term relief to caregivers of a
seriously ill person? - Answer-Respite care for the family
Which of the following is false of a death doula who specializes in
planning and conducting vigils? - Answer-They help with post-death
arrangements especially in the case of sudden death
The sense of _____________ is one of the last to go in the dying phase.
- Answer-Hearing
Which of the following might you want to have if you are applying
massage oil or Vaseline to a client? - Answer-Non-latex gloves
Which of the following should you NOT do when holding the space? -
Answer-Be always thinking about the perfect response
Why would you as a death doula talk to friends about death, write down
your thoughts about death, write your own advanced care directives, and
consider what your beliefs may be about afterlife? - Answer-To be able
to start a death café and to get more comfortable with your own
mortality
Which of the following is within the scope of practice for a death
doula? - Answer-Dropping everything for your client if you are on call
As a death doula you should consider your ___________ as important
as any other aspect of your business. - Answer-Self-care time
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
2025-2026 UPDATE
What part of talking about life and dying includes working on a legacy
project and writing letters to family and friends? - Answer-Saying
goodbyes and facing regrets
Which of the following is false of spiritual or ritual ideas on death? -
Answer-Nearing death makes most atheists turn to religion
Which of the following is true of a death doula's job? - Answer-End-of-
life doulas empower people to make decisions on their end-of-life care
Studies have found that ____ say they would prefer to die at home
while ____ actually do die at home. - Answer-80%; 30%
Which of the following is true of a death doula's role? - Answer-
Many of those looking to become end-of-life doulas
______________________. - Answer-Intend to primarily do the work
on a volunteer basis
, What specialty focuses on giving short-term relief to caregivers of a
seriously ill person? - Answer-Respite care for the family
Which of the following is false of a death doula who specializes in
planning and conducting vigils? - Answer-They help with post-death
arrangements especially in the case of sudden death
The sense of _____________ is one of the last to go in the dying phase.
- Answer-Hearing
Which of the following might you want to have if you are applying
massage oil or Vaseline to a client? - Answer-Non-latex gloves
Which of the following should you NOT do when holding the space? -
Answer-Be always thinking about the perfect response
Why would you as a death doula talk to friends about death, write down
your thoughts about death, write your own advanced care directives, and
consider what your beliefs may be about afterlife? - Answer-To be able
to start a death café and to get more comfortable with your own
mortality
Which of the following is within the scope of practice for a death
doula? - Answer-Dropping everything for your client if you are on call
As a death doula you should consider your ___________ as important
as any other aspect of your business. - Answer-Self-care time
