We don’t know when or how death will intersect our life.

Talking about death is hard. People don’t know what to say, get stuck, and avoid the topic all together. Ironically, this causes a loss of power and access to choice. Every human deserves the right to have their preferences be known and facilitated as they die. This is why Jill is a strong advocate for early and authentic conversations/planning around end-of-life. Jill opens doors for clients and their loved ones to be with death in an authentic way.

Jill Schock is the owner of DDLA (est.2016) She is a Los Angeles native with over a decade of experience in end-of-life care. She received a Master’s Degree in Ethics and Theology from Vanderbilt University Divinity School. Jill is a certified Clinical Chaplain, Spiritual Counselor, and Ordained Minister. She identifies as “spiritual not religious.” Her core values are to honor and advocate for options and choice for ALL humans at end-of-life. She believes in empowering her clients to step away from the impositions, traditions and negative stigma around death, and embrace personal choice and style as the chapter of life comes to an end.

A “death doula” is someone who serves as a navigator, advocate, and experienced professional for the dying and their loved ones. Death Doula services range from pre-planning to education/support throughout the dying process, and after-death rituals and home celebrations.

Jill is a member of the National Home Funeral Alliance, and on the Advisory Board at End Of Life Choices California. She has been featured in The Los Angeles Times, NPR, Spectrum News 1, Parade, Wired, Goop and more! She is also a frequent guests on podcasts and speaks to groups at conferences and universities.

With a benevolent work ethic and her years of bedside experience, Jill is an exceptional guide to those facing end of life.