Lorraine Laster-Yashin

I am a Pittsburgh-proud, Cheyney University graduate (BA, Social Sciences), with a Certificate in Gerontology from the University of Pittsburgh. And I am a trained death doula through the International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA). Also, after years of personal practice, I am now certified as a yoga teacher through the Himalayan Institute and I offer private yoga classes.

As part of my deathcare service, I hold grief support groups, as well as workshops that look at African American grief and death rituals. I’m also available to hold bedside vigil when one is near the end of life and be a support to family as they navigate the loss of a loved one.

Through my work, I have laughed and cried with folks of different ages, race, religion, socio-economic status, gender expression, and sexual orientation, and I’ve found my true calling in the heart-to-heart connections I’ve felt holding space for those in their time of need.

With my education and experience, I aim to bring greater cultural competence into the deathcare field, and in my personal work, I want to support those with limited resources, as well as those who don’t have access to grief support and doula services.

All of my services are available both in-person and virtually. For doula assistance, workshop information, yoga classes, or any other inquiries, I can be contacted at 412-478-6333 or lorraineyashin@gmail.com.