The Soul Midwives' Handbook (Revised Edition)

A guide to help people prepare for death just as they might for a birth – and achieve a peaceful end to their lives. – You magazine

A gift for bringing comfort and peace to those who are about to pass away. – The Daily Express

Offers guidance and practical advice on how to offer support and care to those on the final journey. – Yoga and Health magazine

In this moving book, Felicity has encapsulated the wisdom of the ages into practical examples of how to BE with the dying; how to honour and hold that sacred space for everyone as they prepare to make the journey that we all must take. – Anita Moorjani, bestselling author of Dying to Be Me

End of life is an extraordinary opportunity for a profound experience of love, care and compassion. This requires mindfulness and insight. It also needs a practical understanding of the care that soothes and eases the transition. Felicity Warner is our most experienced practitioner and educator in this field. Her book is a treasure chest of wonderful and inspiring advice that will benefit everyone as they approach end of life. – Dr William Bloom, author of The Power of Modern Spirituality

It is wonderful that Felicity Warner’s Soul Midwives now have a handbook for practical use. As vigiling reclaims its rightful place at the bedside, The Soul Midwives’ Handbookemerges as a useful and timely tool for those who are called to this sacred work. – Megory Anderson PhD, author of Sacred Dying

Felicity Warner has changed so many people’s perception of death and dying through her work as a Soul Midwife. The Soul Midwives’ Handbook is an essential companion for anyone who is facing the death of someone they love, so they can be present in the best way they can. I cannot put into words the relief I feel knowing that there are people who have trained with Felicity as Soul Midwives who are willing to sit with me as my life draws to a close. I don’t know of a gift greater than this. – Sue Brayne author of Living Fully, Dying Consciously

Well, don’t they do fantastic work? Not just for the dying, but for those left behind. – Brian Blessed, actor

Felicity Warner’s visionary work in founding the Soul Midwives movement has transformed the way we approach death and dying, creating a global community rooted in compassion and understanding. Her unwavering dedication to honouring the sacredness of life’s transitions has empowered countless individuals to provide heartfelt support to those at the end of their journey. Through her leadership, Felicity has cultivated a space where both practitioners and those they serve can find solace, connection and healing. By championing the philosophy of Soul Midwifery, she has not only changed lives but has also fostered a deeper appreciation for the beauty and significance of the dying process. – Tarron Estes, founder of the Conscious Dying Institute

The work of Felicity Warner and the Soul Midwives is absolutely crucial for those of us who believe that death is one of the most important moments of our life. By providing loving and gentle support, Felicity and the Soul Midwives support people to have the death that they want. What could be more important? – Jon Underwood, pioneer of the Death Cafe movement

Soul midwives make it their mission to help the dying pass away with dignity and in peace. – Sunday Express

The woman who wants to make dying more dignified. – Woman’s Weekly

The concept of ‘being there’ for someone at the end of life is central to the soul midwife and I applaud the role for this concept. – Cancer Nursing Practice