Meeting You Where You Are ~

What does that mean?

I will meet you where you are on your Journey. I will encourage open dialogue and facilitate difficult discussions. Together we can decide which resources, referrals, and services best fit your journey. I’m fiercely passionate about empowering you to make choices that ensure your wishes are honoured.

Empowering You to Plan Well ~

Knowledge is power. Preplanning is an option available to express your future health care and final wishes. It takes the burden off your loved ones because they know exactly what YOU want. It honours and ensures your end of life wishes are followed, which is worth putting pen to paper.

You are not alone ~

When death is expected or when it happens, you may not be prepared for the intensity and duration of your emotions. Witnessing and experiencing the ebbs and flows of an end-of-life journey, can be an overwhelming process for all involved. I can provide support and services along the way.

Respite ~

As a friend or family member, it is true, caring for a loved one can be a very rewarding experience.

However, depending on the extent of care, you may rarely be able to step outside your supporting role and resume your previous role as husband/wife/etc. Respite care allows you to maintain a healthy balance between caregiver and supporting your emotional and mental well being. I would be honoured to give you time to breathe .

Vigil / Holding space with a loved one ~

How do we support the mind, body and soul, of a dying person?

A bedside vigil, is one of the most beautiful ways we do that. Holding space with them. To be a witness to their emotions and validate them, while being present to your own. With my experience, I am able to offer suggestions for comfort while you are sitting at the bed side of someone you love. Should a time arise when your loved one may be alone, I would be privileged to hold that space for you.

MAID Ceremonial Services ~

If you, or a loved one has made the decision to employ Medical Assistance in Dying, I am here to support you in all non-medical aspects of the journey.


Obituaries and Death Notices ~

We are all used to friends or family members speaking on the behalf of their loved one, but have you considered writing your own farewell?

What would you like your final message to sound like?

Capturing the unique spirit of a person in their death notice or obituary is the goal.

I especially enjoy working with the dying person to incorporate their voice in the tribute. I believe the individual should know the impact they’ve had on their loved ones before they go. Crafting an obituary or death notice ahead of time can bring a sense of satisfaction and peace to the dying.

Legacy projects ~

Have you ever missed someone so much you would give anything just to hear their voice again?

Maybe it was their laugh.

Maybe it was their smile.

Maybe it was a special fabric that will forever remind you of them.

Why not leave these gifts to your loved ones…

Photo albums with your handwriting. Books recorded in your voice. Pillows or teddy bears made from a special garment.

Let’s get creative and keep your love alive for future generations!


Top 10 Benefits of Hospice/End-of-Life Doula Collaboration

Together we can double our efforts to:

• Demystify and change perceptions of dying.
• Deinstitutionalize the dying experience when possible.
• Support families and loved ones during and after diagnosis through the dying period.
• Introduce a comprehensive, holistic continuum of care concept.
• Expand value-added service options for Patients and families.
• Increase cross-cultural psychosocialspiritual options for more personalized, family centred end of life care.
• Reach patients sooner to improve quality of life on hospice care.
• Find ways to engage families and friends in ways that are meaningful and life-affirming.
• Improve policies and payment systems to benefit all involved.
• Educate and engage the public mainstream providers about EOL issues.