At Compassion Crossing Academy, we offer short, self-directed classes that help you learn with confidence. Each unit is designed for quick, meaningful progress in 30 to 120 minutes. We turn complicated topics into clear guidance you can understand and apply.

The work calls to you deeply.

You sat through your death doula training feeling the weight of this sacred role. You imagined yourself guiding families through their hardest moments, offering presence when everything else feels uncertain. That part makes sense to you. That part feels right.

Then you completed your certification and suddenly faced a different kind of chaos.

Someone asks what you charge. Your mind goes blank. Do you say $50 per hour? $200? What if you price yourself too high and no one calls? What if you go too low and can't pay your bills? You've been avoiding posting about your services because you still haven't figured out what your "packages" should look like or how to calculate what you actually need to earn.

You know you need to tell people about your services, but every marketing article you read feels pushy and sales-focused. That's not who you are. You're not trying to sell something. You're offering sacred support during life's hardest transition. How do you talk about that without feeling gross?

Then there's the business structure question haunting you. Sole proprietor? LLC? The articles assume you already understand the differences. You don't. You keep putting off the decision because you're afraid of making the wrong choice.

And somewhere in the back of your mind, you know you need to track your income and expenses. Tax time is coming. You've got receipts in a drawer and deposits in your bank account, but no organized system. You opened Excel once, stared at the blank cells, and closed your laptop.

Here's what nobody tells you during death doula training: the business side isn't optional.

Families can't find you if you don't know how to introduce your services. You can't sustain this work if your pricing doesn't cover your actual costs. You risk serious financial trouble if you don't track income and expenses properly. The IRS doesn't care how meaningful your work is.

But you didn't become a death doula to become a business expert overnight. You became a death doula to serve families during end-of-life transitions. The spreadsheets and pricing formulas feel like obstacles between you and the work that matters.

What if someone just explained it in plain language?

Business 101 for Death Doulas was created specifically for you. Not for entrepreneurs in general. Not for people who already understand business jargon. For death doulas who need the foundational basics without the overwhelm.

This self-paced online course walks you through four essential areas every new death doula business needs to address.

First, you'll learn about business structures in a way that actually makes sense. We break down the pros and cons of sole proprietorships versus LLCs, explaining what each means for your taxes, liability, and paperwork. You'll finish this lesson knowing which structure fits your situation and how to move forward with confidence.

Second, we cover marketing basics that don't feel slimy or sales-y. You'll discover how to authentically introduce your services to your community. We focus on simple, effective approaches that align with the sacred nature of your work. No pushy tactics. Just honest ways to let people know you exist and how you can help.

Third, you'll finally figure out your pricing. We teach you how to calculate your actual hourly rate based on your real expenses and income needs. Then we show you how to structure that hourly rate into packages that serve families well while sustaining your business. You'll leave this lesson with actual numbers you can confidently share when someone asks what you charge.

Fourth, we tackle income and expense tracking using tools you already have. Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel. That's it. We show you exactly what to track, how to organize it, and why it matters for your business health and taxes. No accounting degree required.

This isn't theory. This is the practical foundation you need to run your death doula business without the constant anxiety about whether you're doing it "right."

The course is completely self-paced. Watch the lessons when your schedule allows. Pause and rewatch sections as needed. Move through the material in whatever order makes sense for where you are right now. You'll receive handouts including a beginner-friendly Microsoft Excel spreadsheet for tracking income and expenses to help you implement what you're learning.

You already bring so much skill and compassion to this work. You just need the business basics to support it. Let us handle teaching you the administrative side so you can focus on what you do best: serving families with presence and care during life's most tender transitions.

Your community needs death doulas who can actually stay in business long enough to serve them. That starts with laying these foundations.

Enroll in Business 101 for Death Doulas today and build the sustainable business your calling deserves.