On & Off Screen
To better support and guide crew, cast and storytelling surrounding death and dying Leo works as part time Practical Lead at Poppy’s Funerals since August 2025. Developing further skills within a Person-Centred Approach in caring for people, during collections from hospital/hospice/home and in the mortuary, preparing people for friends/family visits and for their funerals, driver of funeral vehicles and pallbearer (Bereavement support).
Leo works as a part time Assistant Trainer with Living Well Dying Well for those partaking in their citizen foundation course in End of Life care.
Leo achieved a Quality Mark in Introduction to a Person-Centred Approach to Death and Dying (End of Life Doula Foundation Course) March 2024
Cruse Bereavement Awareness Training - supporting grieving children and families - 2024
What is a Death Doula?
A person who is dedicated in providing support to those who are dying and their loved ones.
This support can look like emotional comfort, lending a neutral listening ear, a companion whilst on their journey, ultimately helping people live the life that brings them joy, contentment, comfort, peace and acceptance as they approach death, be it expected or unexpected.
This support can also help organise final wishes, decision making, tending to a Will, Lasting Power of Attorney and any to other practicalities.
One To One Support
Leo has developed an extensive amount of experience building, and maintaining, working relationships with thousands of crew and cast members during their 22+ year career in film.
Any one-to-one interaction with Leo, remains entirely confidential unless there are signs of self harm, or harm to others, only then shall there be breach of confidentially.
Whether it be personal, relating to living with a bereavement, processing stages of grief, or a (personal) diagnosis, Leo will be there to listen, comfort, guide and support and signpost should this be needed.
Death On Screen
Scenes of death and dying on set may be distressing to crew and cast members. Scenes may require take after take, and not have been rehearsed.
Leo can offer guidance here, during a rehearsal period, on (closed) sets, in the green rooms, in artist trailers. Engaging in private conversations away from sets, offices, workshops, stages to all crew members.
Does the scene/story depict a true essence of what a dying person may experience, mentally, physically, spiritually? Would a dying person be at home, in a hospice, in a hospital, what would that look like?
Leo can help discuss such scenes to help portray a realistic as possible situation that will help the actors, assist with set decoration and will educate audiences.
