End of Life with Lizzie
Companion, educator & advocate
"Presence
is the softest medicine"
I’m Lizzie Montgomerie, an End of Life Companion and Doula, in training.
I walk beside you and your loved ones through dying, death, and grief, offering presence, advocacy, and calm.
My work isn’t medical, it’s human. I help you prepare, make sense of what’s happening, and find moments of peace and meaning in the midst of uncertainty.
Whether you are:
- caring for someone who is dying
- exploring your own end-of-life wishes
- simply curious about what it means to die well,
You are welcome here, always.
About Me
My name is Lizzie Montgomerie
I am a human, being and a certified End of Life Companion...there are many names for what I do, you may have heard of Compassionate Companion, Death Companion, Death Doula and others too. There is much more detail about what I do here.
I am a ward volunteer at St Francis Hospice in Havering, I have a DBS Standard Certificate and am a member of End of life Doula UK. I am also work in the utilities industry as an Assurance Specialist.
I am in training to be an End of Life Doula with Living Well Dying Well and continue my professional development whenever I can.
We don’t fix, we walk beside you
We've slowly stepped away from death, handing it to institutions, tucking it out of sight, forgetting that it once lived in our homes and in our hands.
I’m committed to helping us remember. To returning this knowledge to our communities, to restoring the confidence we’ve lost, and to offering the wisdom that has been tucked away for too long. I believe that we can accompany one another all the way to the end alongside all those other institutions.
An End of Life Doula offers emotional, practical, and spiritual support to people who are dying and to those who love them.
We’re not medical professionals, we’re compassionate companions who bring calm presence, advocacy, and understanding to life’s final chapter.
An End of Life Doula can help with planning ahead, creating Advance Care Plans or Legacy projects, offering comfort and reassurance during the dying process, and guiding families through grief and after-death care.
The Doula’s role is to hold space for what’s real, to listen without judgement, to nurture dignity, and to remind everyone involved that dying is a human experience, not simply a medical event.
By blending empathy with practical guidance, doulas help ensure that each person’s final days reflect their values, beliefs, and wishes, creating a more peaceful, meaningful transition for all involved.
Who is Lizzie?
I’m Lizzie. I’m an end-of-life companion and doula, and I walk alongside people as they navigate dying, caring and grief.
I’m an outgoing, curious woman with a deep love of nature and a strong sense of what it means to be human.
Our garden is full of foxes, birds and squirrels, and spending time with them reminds me daily about cycles of living, leaving and belonging. It keeps me grounded, and I bring that steadiness into my work.
For many years I worked in assurance roles within large organisations, helping people find clarity in complicated situations. I learned how to listen carefully, how to stay calm, and how to organise what can feel overwhelming. These skills now sit at the heart of how I support individuals and families at the end of life.
I also volunteer in my local hospice and with animal rescue and homelessness charities. Each of these experiences returns me to the same simple truth: care connects us.
My understanding of this work is personal as well as professional. I am a daughter, a carer, and a sister. I have sat beside people I love through illness, uncertainty and death. I know how frightening, tender and precious this time can be, and how important it is to feel supported, heard and respected.
When I am with you, my role is not to take over or to tell you what to do.
My role is to be alongside you.
I bring presence, emotional steadiness, practical guidance and advocacy for dignity and choice. I will sit with you in the fear, the grief, the questions and the quiet moments, helping you find a way through that feels right for you.
My hope is simple: that you never have to face this time feeling alone.
I am based in Havering, London.
I am able and willing to work remotely, as well as in person.
If you would like to work with me in person and you are based outside of London, this may incur travel expenses.
There will be no charge for my time, ever.
Get in Touch
Feel free to get in touch with me anytime. I'm here to assist you and answer any questions you may have.
There is never any charge, ever.