Jackie Scarcella is a second career, compassionate and intuitive death doula dedicated to supporting individuals and their loved ones through the sacred transition of dying. With a background in holistic care and years of experience working with people, Jackie brings a grounded, heart-centered presence to the end-of-life journey. Jackie dedicated 22 years to community service as a Criminal Prosecutor in the District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, NY. She uniquely blends the practical skills she acquired as an attorney with the compassionate support she offers as a doula.

Her work is rooted in the belief that death is not a medical event, but a deeply human and spiritual experience. She offers non-medical, emotional, spiritual, and practical support tailored to the unique needs of each client—whether that means sitting vigil, helping families navigate advance care planning, or holding space for life review and legacy work.

Trained through the International Doula Life Movement and certified as a Reiki Master Teacher and Modern Energy Master Instructor, Jackie is known for her calming energy, deep listening, and unwavering respect for all beliefs and backgrounds. She works closely with caregivers, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure that death is met with dignity, presence, and grace.

In addition to her one-on-one work, Jackie offers community workshops on conscious dying, grief literacy, and death-positive living. She sees her role as a sacred bridge—walking with people at the threshold between life and death, offering presence rather than solutions, and holding space for love, fear, memory, and release.