LOWER MAINLAND B.C. - GREATER VANCOUVER
Denise Brandon, Soul's Gentle Journey
Trevor Crean, Heritage Gardens Sustainable Cemetery
Trevor Crean, Heritage Gardens Sustainable Cemetery
Denise Brandon, Soul’s Gentle Journey
End Of Life Doula
During my years as a care aide in residential care I was honoured to look after my residents in their final days and hours and know that I was able to give them comfort, compassion and dignity.
It is my hope that I can help people to care for their loved ones at home during such a sacred time.
Birth and Death are the two most meaningful events in life and it is my hope that I can facilitate a return to experiencing these last moments fully and with gratitude.
Advance Care Directives
Respite Care
Vigil
Planning/Vigiling
Location: Chilliwack, BC
Serving The Fraser Valley
Trevor Crean, Heritage Gardens Sustainable Cemetery
Trevor Crean, Heritage Gardens Sustainable Cemetery
Trevor Crean, Heritage Gardens Sustainable Cemetery
General Manager
Eco-friendly Burial & Cremation Services
Memorial Trees a Beehives
Heritage Gardens was created to provide families - and communities - with affordable, sustainable, eco-friendly burial space. Our commitment is to service the bereaved with dignity and compassion; preserving the natural beauty and integrity of the land; and producing outstadning memorials that capture the essence of the life lived.
As the only Certified Green Burial site in Metro Vancouver, to us sustainability means growing and donating food on unused property; giving away honey from our beehives to families who have lost a loved one, and standing with the Memorial Society of BC and the Partners in Care Alliance, to enforce an ethical code of conduct when dealing with grieving families. To be sustainable, it must be affordable - which is why our prices are less than half of other Metro cemeteries.
Location: Hazelmere ares of South Surrey, BC
Serving Metro Vancouver
www.heritagegardenscemetery.com
604-538-0074
Angela Elemans, Dignity End of Life Care
Trevor Crean, Heritage Gardens Sustainable Cemetery
Ngaio Davis, KORU Cremation | Burial | Ceremony
Death Doula
Dignity End of Life Care will work as an extension of your primary medical team to support, inform and guide you on your end of life journey.
I provide planning, vigil, legacy work as well as family support.
As a Therapeutic Touch Practitioner I believe in a holistic approach to mind, body and soul and I would be honoured to serve you and your family.
Location: Surrey BC
Serving Langley, Surrey, White Rock and the Kootenays
dignityendoflifecare.com
angela@dignitycare.ca
778-238-0073
Ngaio Davis, KORU Cremation | Burial | Ceremony
Ngaio Davis, KORU Cremation | Burial | Ceremony
Ngaio Davis, KORU Cremation | Burial | Ceremony
Ngaio Davis, KORU Cremation Burial Ceremony
Founder, Managing Director
KORU is an eco-conscious, full service, funeral provider (funeral home) led by women. We are leaders, innovators and educators in what we see as a new age of death, dying and end-of-life care. KORU is passionate about and specializes in supporting families with green burial, natural death care practices, home death, home vigils and the "greening up" of our current cremation options.
We know and appreciate the value of hard work and have made deliberate choices to ensure that our pricing is fair and affordable without sacrificing your expectations and experience. The word, KORU is Maori (from New Zealand) for a symbol that perfectly expresses the spirit and intentions of our organization; Rebirth, new beginnings, spiritual rejuvenation, peace, harmony, endless motion, returning to the point of origin, awakening, growth, nurturing.
Location: 131-618 East Kent Avenue South, Vancouver, BC
Serving North Shore, Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, Delta
(will also look after people in Surrey, Langley, Tri Cities, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows)
www.korucremation.com
ngaio@korucremation.com
info@korucremation.com
604-324-8285; 604-770-1471
Karen Hendrickson, Take the Journey
Ngaio Davis, KORU Cremation | Burial | Ceremony
Kimberlee Klein, The Unforgotten Ones
Death Doula Network International
Coaching in Life, Death and all the Messy In-between
End of Life Consultant, Educator
& Speaker
Coach - Life, Death, Grief
End of Life Planning & Education
Grief Support Specialist/Facilitator
Conflict Resolution & Mediation Specialist
Health Care & Family Advocacy
Location: Maple Ridge, BC
Serving Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley, and world wide via zoom
Kimberlee Klein, The Unforgotten Ones
Ngaio Davis, KORU Cremation | Burial | Ceremony
Kimberlee Klein, The Unforgotten Ones
Kimberlee Klein, The Unforgotten Ones
Grief Specialist
I provide a clear path forward when people are releasing grief after loved one loss, pregnancy loss and pet loss. I do not work with clients forever, we clear the grief then focus on the positive memories associated with each loved one that they miss. Then we create their life again.
I have created new tools which brings a safe place to release from. Tools such as the Grief Release Process, and the Forgiveness Strategy brings immediate relief to each client. The weight of grief disappears with each session we do.
I offer One on One or Group session format. I also offer a family session for when loved ones initially pass away. I provide a Feelings and Needs tool that helps each family member individually to deal with their grief as it comes up so that the grief doesnt have to add up over time (and ideally they don't need my services in the future😁)
I also offer a couple of grief courses to be taught in a business setting so people are equipped to talk about grief with their colleagues and retention of employees is kindly organized into businesses processes (aka human processes.)
Location: Vancouver, BC
778-708-8369
Michelle Kotowski, RedCedar Tree of Life
Michelle Kotowski, RedCedar Tree of Life
Michelle Kotowski, RedCedar Tree of Life
Michelle Kotowski, RedCedar Tree of Life
Patient Navigation, Death Care, EOL Care
Michelle brings over three decades of dedication to enhancing community well-being and advocating for individuals navigating the complexities of the healthcare system.
Her extensive background positions her as a pivotal resource for those seeking compassionate and informed guidance through the BC health care maze provides comprehensive support through three main service categories:
End-of-Life Doula: Personalized support ensuring dignity and comfort during the final chapters of life.
Pre-Planning: Proactive guidance to navigate end-of-life decisions, ensuring your wishes are established and respected.
Healthcare Navigation: Expert navigation through the complexities of the healthcare system to maximize benefits and optimize care.
Location: Vancouver, BC
Lower Mainland in Person
Via Zoom outside of Lower Mainland
778-387-4997
Signy Novak, MAiD Family Support Society
Michelle Kotowski, RedCedar Tree of Life
Michelle Kotowski, RedCedar Tree of Life
Signy Novak, MAiD Family Support Society
Founder
MAiD Family Support Society is a national not-for-profit organization, providing peer support to families/friends who are supporting someone who is planning for MAiD.
Our volunteers have lived experience and are very passionate about supporting others leading up to the MAiD death or supporting the person in their grief following. We have 42 volunteers to date from across Canada.
Location: Vancouver BC
Providing support across Canada
primarily over phone/zoom/email
Christa Ovenell, Death's Apprentice
Michelle Kotowski, RedCedar Tree of Life
Christa Ovenell, Death's Apprentice
Christa Ovenell, Death's Apprentice
Specialist, Education and Planning
Death’s Apprentice founder Christa Ovenell is a licensed funeral director who is always learning from Life’s greatest teacher. Her company specializes in developing corporate education programs and unique team building experiences. Businesses that support their teams through Advance Care Planning workshops are better able to support their biggest assets—their people—through inevitable periods of transition.
Death’s Apprentice also offers individualized planning workshops and partners with some of the most experienced end-of-life doulas to provide compassionate companioning and vigil services.
Location: East Vancouver
Serving Metro Vancouver and Virtual
604-224-2642
Emma Peters, Transcending Journey
Emma Peters, Transcending Journey
Christa Ovenell, Death's Apprentice
Emma Peters, Transcending Journey
End of Life Reiki & Guide
End of Life Doula
With Reiki, I am able to assist others in finding peace and understanding on a soul level. for individuals, family and loved ones. With deep reverence and connection to spirit, nature and the physical body, I provide healing designed specifically to meet the individuals needs.
I am trained in wheelchair and palliative massage which can help with pain, prevention of pressure sores and general well being.
As an End of Life Doula I am a nonmedical professional who is trained to care for a terminally ill individuals physical, emotional and spiritual needs during the dying process.
Dying can, and should be, a beautiful ending to the wonderful chapters we write in our lives. Let's talk about how I can support you or your loved one in this time of transition.
Location: Coquitlam, BC
Serving Lower Mainland
www.transcendingjourney-endoflifereikiandguide.com
transcending.journey@gmail.com
778 871 6174
Jody Roberts, Embrace Care Doula
Emma Peters, Transcending Journey
Jody Roberts, Embrace Care Doula
Jody Roberts, Embrace Care Doula
End of Life (Death) Doula,
Palliative Massage
Jody is a Certified End of Life Doula and established Embrace Care Doula. Her desire is to complement the care provided by hospitals, senior care facilities, home supports and hospices, and to fill in the gaps that occur during the dying process.
She achieves this by embracing the individuals, and their families with non judgemental, empathizing support. Her goal is to guide, educate and empower individuals by providing services, resources, and referrals.
Her hope is that individuals Embrace their unique journey and find their way.
Location: Coquitlam, BC
Serving the Lower Mainland
604-351-6306
Elinor Warkentin, Goodbye Clutter
Emma Peters, Transcending Journey
Jody Roberts, Embrace Care Doula
Elinor Warkentin, Goodbye Clutter!
Consulting & Organizing Services
Owner/Operator
With compassion, caring and 20+ years experience, my company helps with downsizing and clearing estates.
Overwhelmed? Call us with your questions. Our style is low-pressure, our service is ethical, trustworthy, and guaranteed.
We enjoy working with seniors, helping you find a good homes for your cherished items, as you downsize into assisted living.
Weighed down with grief but need to clear an estate? We help lighten your load, navigate the process, and support you along the way. Out of town or country? We can be your hands, feet and eyes on the ground. References available.
Location: Vancouver, BC
Serving Vancouver, Lower Mainland in Person
Manitoba is negotiable
Others areas of BC & Canada virutally
SUNSHINE COAST, VANCOUVER & GULF ISLANDS, B.C.
Cat Anderson, REACH Trauma Response Consulting Ltd.
Cat Anderson, REACH Trauma Response Consulting Ltd.
Partner and Consultant
I am a Spiritual Director and End-of-Life Care Doula who works with terminally ill adults and children, offers grief, loss and bereavement supports, and Death Education for all ages.
Death is a sacred natural journey of transformation. I compassionately accompany those entering what is possibly a newly awakened relationship with death and dying. I provide comprehensive, emotional, and spiritual support that is holistic in nature, not religious focusing on the interconnectedness of all beings and the importance of our relationships that will continue after the physical body dies. I am certified in Disaster Management and Critical Incidence Stress Management as a Team Leader and have received Indigenous Cultural Safety Training.
Location: Southern Gulf Islands, BC
I am a settler on unceded territory of the Coast Salish First Nations (wSANEC Indigenous People), serving individuals, families and communities in the virtual world, and in person throughout BC.
Elaine Anderson, Death Doulas Servicing Greater Victoria
Elaine Andersen, Death Doulas Serving Greater Victoria
End of Life/Death doula
As a trained Death doula I provide compassionate non-judgemental support to anyone who is wanting to prepare for their eventual death. Knowing your wishes and desires and having your plans in place that reflect them; is the final gift you leave to those who must learn to live their lives without you. Having that 'death talk' with your loved ones can seem daunting but I can help guide you. As an Emergency nurse I witnessed too often people burdened to make decisions when they had no idea of what was desired by their loved one for end of life care . This may occur when faced with worsening chronic illness as well as sudden serious illness or catastophic injury. What matters most? Let's talk...
Location: Sidney, BC
Serving: Greater Victoria (CRD)
778-677-0373
Maleah Bajich, Certified Death Doula, Massage Therapist, Reiki Master Teacher
Maleah Bajich, Certified Death Doula, Massage Therapist, Reiki Master Teacher
Certified Death Doula, Massage Therapist, Reiki Master Teacher
Finding Realm is a holistic death doula practice founded by Maleah Bajich, offering compassionate, spiritual, and personalized end-of-life care. With over 14 years of experience as a Massage Therapist and in grief support, and 20 years as a Reiki Master Teacher, Maleah brings profound expertise to her practice. Her background also includes 7 years of ritual and meditation training under Tibetan Buddhist guidance. Finding Realm offers a range of services, including Grief Support, Death Planning, Rituals, Legacy Work, Debriefing for Death Doulas, and Vigil support, with both in-person and virtual services available
Location: Qualicum Beach, BC
Servicing: Mid Vancouver Island for in person and virtually across Canada
Erin Chambers, Before Your Last Breath
Erin Chambers, Before Your Last Breath
Maleah Bajich, Certified Death Doula, Massage Therapist, Reiki Master Teacher
Erin Chambers, Before Your Last Breath
End of Life Doula, Willow EOL Educator™,
Life Coach, Trained Traumatic Loss Group Facilitator, Certified Life/Funeral Celebrant,
Consultant with ELDR End of Life Planning
I partner with individuals, families, groups and/or organizations. I am passionate about people knowing what their options are, and offering compassion and a safe space for questions, emotions, or even silence. Working with clients, couples and families to educate, advocate, and understand end of life choices I have experience in both practical tasks and emotional guidance, Advance Care Planning, experience with MAiD administrative process & procedures, legacy projects, and celebrations/ceremony.
Willow Workshops™-offered monthly both online and in person
Doula Chat-FREE monthly online gatherings-A safe, non-judgmental place to talk about death and/or grief. **does not act like or replace therapy**
Location: Port Hardy, BC
Serving Port Hardy and surrounding areas as well as: Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Comox Valley & Campbell River
World wide via zoom www.griefenergycoach.com
Life Coaching Facebook Group beforeyourlastbreath@gmail.com
250-309-4779
Madeline Christie, Daisy Deathcare
Erin Chambers, Before Your Last Breath
Madeline Christie, Daisy Deathcare
Madeline Christie, Daisy Deathcare
Death Companion
Madeline is a passionate death positive advocate & educator serving individuals, families, and other small groups navigating significant loss. Her quest for learning is never-ending and she is knowledgeable about the process of dying, death, grief and bereavement with a focus on:
- Pet loss (pre- and post-death planning)
- Home funerals
- Green/natural burial
- Aquamation/Alkaline Hydrolysis
- Grief rituals and ceremonies
- Thanatology & Thanabotany
Location: Courtenay, BC
Serving North Vancouver Island and online community
Judy Cook, Graceful Journeys
Erin Chambers, Before Your Last Breath
Madeline Christie, Daisy Deathcare
I help people with many areas of end of life planning and support, such as:
Advanced Care Planning
Medical Advocacy for those who are not familiar with the medical system
Assist patients and families who are facing the end of life and the challenges it presents.
Location: Nanaimo, BC
Serving Central Vancouver Island, BC
250-802-1583
Greg Demmons, Final Trek
Sherri Ellis-Bell, Celebrations by Sherri
Rev. Carol Elliott, Saying Good-bye
End-of-Life Doula, Ritualist
Death Education
Family Support
Companioning
Advanced Care Planning
Legacy Planning
I am interested in helping start healthy conversations around death with individuals and families interested in planning for it.
I also work with those who have received a life-altering diagnosis.
I offer 30 minute in-person or online consultations to determine how I can meet your education or planning needs, or 60 minutes to discuss family support & companioning.
Location: Victoria, BC
Serving the Victoria Area in-person or online, and everywhere else via Zoom
www.finaltrek.ca
finaltrekeol@finaltrek.ca
Rev. Carol Elliott, Saying Good-bye
Sherri Ellis-Bell, Celebrations by Sherri
Rev. Carol Elliott, Saying Good-bye
Carol Elliott, Saying Good-bye
Ordained Metaphysical Minister
Certified Funeral Celebrant
Every life is a unique story that deserves to be honoured. Carol Elliott is dedicated to creating meaningful ceremonies that reflect your loved one's essence. With reverence and expertise, she weaves together memories, beliefs, and values to craft a celebration that truly captures the spirit of those who have passed.
Carol, a licensed wedding officiant, brings her experience celebrating life's milestones to every ceremony she leads. Her heartfelt approach ensures your loved one's journey is commemorated with the love and respect they deserve.
A celebration of life is a gift to the departed and a chance to express their value. Carol involves your family in planning and activities, creating a ceremony that reflects your beliefs and the impact of the life lived. She bridges services seamlessly with Funeral Directors, ensuring a harmonious tribute.
Carol is ready to walk this journey with you, honouring stories and creating cherished memories. Contact her today to craft a unique and heartfelt celebration of life.
Location: Courtenay, BC - Serving the Comox Valley, Vancouver Island
250-331-2628
Sherri Ellis-Bell, Celebrations by Sherri
Sherri Ellis-Bell, Celebrations by Sherri
Sherri Ellis-Bell, Celebrations by Sherri
Rev. Sherri Ellis-Bell, Celebrations By Sherri
Ordained Metaphysical Minister
End of Life Companion
Death Doula and Educator
Funeral Celebrant - Life Celebrant
Wedding Officiant
Whatever capacity I have the privilege of working with you, I bring a heart centered intention with all those I work with.
As an End-of-Life Companion/Death Doula, I offer nonmedical, compassionate, physical, emotional & spiritual guidance to those navigating this often-uncharted journey.
It begins with a discussion and meeting the individual and family. Meeting them where they are at during this emotional and sacred time. I offer options that may not have been considered or known about and aide in communicating the wishes of those that need to be heard, calmly creating the most comforting and meaningful moments for everyone.
I am honoured and humbled to hold space, hold hands, create ceremony and to ‘be present’ with the dying and their caregivers.
Location: Comox Valley, Vancouver Island BC
Serving Comox Valley Region
www.celebrationsbysherri.com
info@celebrationsbysherri.com
Rachel Greene, Compassion Counselling
Kate Irving, Death Doula, Life-Scribe, Ceremonialist
Sherri Ellis-Bell, Celebrations by Sherri
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, End of Life Planner, Death Doula
I provide private counselling services to individuals, couples and familieis, and end of life planning and death doula services.
I am also a Death Cafe and group therapy facilitator, and Mindfulness Meditation Instructor.
Location: Colwood, BC
Serving Greater Victoria, South Island Area
250-818-7673
Fiona Holoboff, Timeworks Doula Care
Kate Irving, Death Doula, Life-Scribe, Ceremonialist
Kate Irving, Death Doula, Life-Scribe, Ceremonialist
Fiona Holoboff, Timeworks Doula Care
End of Life Doula, Advocate &
Facilitator
As an End of Life Doula, I support you and your loved ones as you navigate this new road in front of you.
As a "demystifyer" of death, and "conductor" of time, I strive to bring deeper meaning and greater comfort to to the dying and their loved ones. My perspective can change the experience significantly from one of fear and suffering, to one of confidence, caring, and peace. At Timeworks, we provide support from diagnosis through bereavement. This process sets in place a meaningful death experience and establishes a strong, loving foundation for the inevitable grief that follows.
Advance Care Planning
Advocacy & Companioning
Life Review & Legacy
Workshops & Facilitation
Location: Qualicum Beach, BC
Serving Parksville / Qualicum Beach region and beyond
in-person and online
Kate Irving, Death Doula, Life-Scribe, Ceremonialist
Kate Irving, Death Doula, Life-Scribe, Ceremonialist
Kate Irving, Death Doula, Life-Scribe, Ceremonialist
Death Doula, Life-Scribe, Ceremonialist
Easing transitions for the living and the dying
My work as a death doula feels like an intuitive dance – adapting to people’s needs as they move through their process and pulling from my knowledge, resources and bags of tricks as needed.
My Offerings:
Education and Planning
Support and Companioning
Legacy and Life-scribing
Ritual and Ceremony
Capacity Building
Location: Victoria, BC
Serving Greater Victoria
Karla Kerr
Vanessa La Belle, Threshold Wellness
Funeral Director | End of Life Doula
Specializing in:
Support for Caregivers
Guidance for Body Care after Death
Family Centred End of Life Conversations
Death Over Dinner
Encouraging end of life conversations through sharing practical information rooted in experience and compassion.
Location: Victoria, BC
Serving Victoria and Surrounding Area
Vanessa La Belle, Threshold Wellness
Vanessa La Belle, Threshold Wellness
Vanessa La Belle, Threshold Wellness
Death Doula, Registered Care Aide
Offering a range of supportive services for personalized wellness through the cycles of life and death.
Under Threshold's umbrella of services, I provide private or group yoga, energy healing (Reiki), home support, and Advanced Care Planning with recent certification to facilitate support groups for traumatic bereavement.
Location: Victoria, BC
Serving Vancouver Island and virtually
world wide
250-580-4175
Life and Death Matters
Life & Death Matters has exceptional resources for death doulas starting their practice or wanting to build their skills. Our books, podcasts and videos communicate palliative care principles and strategies effortlessly, in language free of healthcare jargon, to help you educate and provide emotional and advocacy support for your clients and their care circle.
Support your clients with greater understanding of common patterns of decline, common symptoms and comfort measures, the changes that occur in the last days and hours and strategies used by the care team to support the person and their family. Understand more about the integration of a palliative approach and what that might mean for the people you support, and further develop skills for communicating with a client and their care team.
Explore the buffet of educational resources - print and digital books, videos, and podcasts, as well as PACE for PSWs online courses, all available at the Life & Death Matters website!
Get Started now!
Krista Manuel, Conscious Crossings
Pashta Mary Moon, Journeying Beyond & CINDEA
Krista Manuel, Conscious Crossings
End of Life Educator, Death Doula,
and Funeral Director
Krista is an Advance Care Planning educator, funeral director, grief and bereavement group facilitator and an advocate for community death caring and green disposition options. She helps to demystify our end of life system and culture to navigate decision making in a personal way.
Location: Comox, Vancouver Island, BC
Serving: Comox Valley in-person
Anywhere - virtually
Ashley Marrow, Ashley Marrow Deathcare
Pashta Mary Moon, Journeying Beyond & CINDEA
Pashta Mary Moon, Journeying Beyond & CINDEA
Ashley Marrow, Ashley Marrow Deathcare
Death Doula
Ashley provides personalized reflective, logistical, and creative support for the last chapter in life. This community-based service is free and available to a limited number of clients. Examples of support include life review, legacy projects, support in planning for vigil, disposition, memorial, Swedish death cleaning, auxiliary household support, bedside support, grief support for loved ones, administrative support for after-death tasks, etc. Please see my website for more information.
Location: Cumberland, BC
Serving: Greater Comox Valley
Pashta Mary Moon, Journeying Beyond & CINDEA
Pashta Mary Moon, Journeying Beyond & CINDEA
Pashta Mary Moon, Journeying Beyond & CINDEA
Pashta Mary Moon, Journeying Beyond Pan-death Guide & ACP consultant, and Bedside Singing services
Pashta began her journey with death when she was 7 - a path that has returned repeatedly over the decades. Her direct experience with the dying began with the AIDs 'crisis' in the 80s - bedside singing, 'end of life' doula work, funerals & memorial services, & now home/family-led funerals. She offers family-clients pan-death care - a death-midwifery continuum of support before, during & after death.
She's a co-founder & executive director of CINDEA, a non-profit society whose website offers resources for the pan-death spectrum (conventional and alternative) across Canada — including specific instructions (videos, PDFs, legal requirements & logistics, etc.) for doing home funerals, & the "By My Own Heart and Hand" training workshops.
CINDEA (Canadian Integrative Network for Death Education and Alternatives)
Location: Victoria, BC
Serving Vancouver Island (and beyond re workshops)
contact@beyonds.ca
contact@cindea.ca
250-383-4065
Barbara McMillan, Accompany You to the Sunset
Laura Newbigging, Death Doula, Transformation Coach
Laura Newbigging, Death Doula, Transformation Coach
Barbara McMillan, Accompany You to the Sunset
Owner & Operator
My approach is an organic one, in which I remain open to the needs of my client at any one time (be they practical, emotional or spiritual).
I use the Advanced Care Plan tool kit and approach this work with enthusiasm and a sense of wonder.
I bring the wisdom gained from my career in Social work and the open heart of a mother and a grandmother.
Location: Sidney, Vancouver Island, BC
Serving the Saanich Peninsula and Victoria
www.accompanyyoutothesunset.com
250 858 6722
Laura Newbigging, Death Doula, Transformation Coach
Laura Newbigging, Death Doula, Transformation Coach
Laura Newbigging, Death Doula, Transformation Coach
Laura Newbigging, Death Doula, Transformation Coach
I help people navigate major transitions with non-judgemental support and customized care.
With my guidance, you will maintain your autonomy as you make values-based decisions about your life, death, and legacy. Collaborating with a diverse network of experts, I offer unique resources tailored to your specific needs. As an advocate for psychedelics, integration coaching is available for those working with or curious about alternative and ancient medicines.
Location: Victoria, BC
Servicing Greater Victoria or via Zoom
Daralynn Wei, Orderly Affairs
Laura Newbigging, Death Doula, Transformation Coach
Daralynn Wei, Orderly Affairs
Owner/Operator
After 30 years in public service, I retired in 2020 to develop my own business. I help British Columbians get their affairs in order, including learning about and implementing advance healthcare planning. I love to plan and am keen to simplify what can be very daunting and complex tasks for customers.
Doulas, medical professionals, legal experts, investment and insurance advisors:
The Orderly Affairs Guide is a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to getting affairs in order, documented, and accessible in one place. The completed Guide will provide peace of mind to your client and will be an invaluable resource to their executor. You can use this Guide to help your client get the practical and logistical elements of their life organized so that you can focus on what you do best in your practice.
I can provide free information sessions to your community via Zoom or in person.
Let’s arrange a Zoom call to see how we can work together.
Join me at Caffe Fantastico for monthly discussions on aging and end-of-life matters!
Location: Victoria, BC and serving British Columbia
OKANAGAN & INTERIOR, B.C.
Emily Bootle, Deathcare BC
Kelly Groenesteyn, Peachland End of Life Doula Services
Anita Dickson, Peaceful Passings Doula
Mortician and Deathcare Advisor
Bridging the gap between healthcare and after death services by providing seminars and education to providers and individuals.
Location: Kamloops, BC
Serving the Kamloops area in person and throughout BC online
www.deathcarebc.ca
emily@deathcarebc.ca
778 994 3133
Anita Dickson, Peaceful Passings Doula
Kelly Groenesteyn, Peachland End of Life Doula Services
Anita Dickson, Peaceful Passings Doula
Anita Dickson ,Peaceful Passings Doula
End of Life Doula Coach
End of Life Care Planning Services
Location: Kelowna, BC
Serving the Okanagan Similkameen area
info@peacefulpassingsdoula.ca
Kelly Groenesteyn, Peachland End of Life Doula Services
Kelly Groenesteyn, Peachland End of Life Doula Services
Kelly Groenesteyn, Peachland End of Life Doula Services
Kelly Groenesteyn, Peachland End of Life Doula Services
Owner
Hi my name is Kelly and I have recently completed my training with Doulagiver's International. I am excited to start my work as an End of Life Doula, Advance Care Consultant and an Elder Care Doula.
I live in beautiful Peachland, and look forward to working around the Okanagan where I can be the most helpful. I will be running a monthly seminar series at the Peachland Library, as well as monthly Life Cafe's in the Little School House in Peachland.
I am involved with the Wellness centre so you may see me there as well.
Location: Peachland, BC
Serving Kelowna, West Kelowna and Peachland
doulainpeachland@gmail.com
250 863-1533
Linda Hamm, BSW, MEd (Counselling Psychology)
Linda Hamm, BSW, MEd (Counselling Psychology)
Kelly Groenesteyn, Peachland End of Life Doula Services
Linda Hamm, BSW, MEd
(Counselling Psychology)
Registered Clinical Social Worker
My area of specialty is trauma therapy.
I primarily use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) as it is highly effective in resolving trauma issues.
I am also trained in Hypnotherapy.
Referrals from other professionals or self referral via phone or email.
Location: Kelowna, BC
1100 - 1631 Dickson Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y 0B5
250-878-3959
Jo-Anne Haun, End of Life Alternatives
Linda Hamm, BSW, MEd (Counselling Psychology)
Jo-Anne Haun, End of Life Alternatives
Jo-Anne Haun, End of Life Alternatives
Death Doula Network International
Death Doula, Educator Facilitator & Speaker
Co-Creator & Founder,
Death Doula Network International
- Community Builder
Dead-u-cator - Death Education
Advance Care Planning Specialist
Location: Kelowna, BC
Serving the Okanagan Region
250-215-6817
Anne-Marie Jacobs, Red Door Doula
Linda Hamm, BSW, MEd (Counselling Psychology)
Jo-Anne Haun, End of Life Alternatives
Anne-Marie Jacobs, Red Door Doula Services
Owner, End of Life Doula
Bringing wisdom and experience from being a former Cemetery Director and 911 Dispatcher/Operator, I aim to bring a calm, peaceful presence to clients.
I will companion those nearing the end of their lives and those who are grieving the loss of a loved one or pet. My passion is to serve, witness, hold space for, and emotionally support clients before, during, and after death - with trust and compassion.
Location: Chase, BC
Serving the Okanagan-Shuswap and Thompson-Nicola districts in-person and anywhere online.
Celebrant Alison Moore
Samantha Schumyn, Sidekick Doula
Celebrant Alison Moore
Alison Moore, Celebrant Alison Moore
Life Cycle Celebrant & Sacred Passage Doula
Creating happiness amid bereavement is a high calling; one that speaks to me as a Life-Cycle Celebrant and an End of Life Doula. The passing of a loved one is difficult time in our life's dance. Sudden loss can be almost unbearable in its surprise; the death of an elder after a long life gives us time to say our good byes.
I am particularly skillful crafting sensitive ceremonies for children and loved ones who have died by suicide.
My life experience ensures my clients have a caring and compassionate partner as they navigate their end of life journey and plan a Celebrations of Life, consider home funerals, and address the many physical, emotional, spiritual concerns that arise during this time.
Location: Peachland, BC
Serving the Okanagan Valley
www.celebrantalisonmoore.com
Greetings@CelebrantAlisonMoore.com
250-826-4496
Natasha J. Rosewood
Samantha Schumyn, Sidekick Doula
Celebrant Alison Moore
Natasha J. Rosewood, Energy Dynamics Unlimited
Quantum Spirit Healer and Author
Empowering Quantum Spirit Readings, Intuitive Development, Spirit Mediumship and Author
Natasha's passion is helping others recognize their incredible potential. She feels honored and moved when clients release negative beliefs and embrace newfound freedom after sessions.
Growing up in a large, chaotic family in Oxfordshire, England, and identifying as a "gypsy" reincarnation, Natasha found her niche as a flight attendant, learning palmistry and discovering her passion for metaphysics while traveling extensively. Living in Switzerland, Norway, Germany, and Libya, she acquired several languages before moving to British Columbia, Canada.
Since 1995, Natasha has evolved from palm reader to psychic coach, offering spiritual healing, psychic development, corporate and private workshops, and writing books and columns. She now provides Quantum Healing, a process that clears past traumas and frees the mind for a happier, healthier, and wealthier reality. Natasha continues to innovate and empower as many people as possible, enjoying every moment.
Location: Kelowna, BC
Serving Internationally
www.natasharosewood.com
natasha@natasharosewood.com
Samantha Schumyn, Sidekick Doula
Samantha Schumyn, Sidekick Doula
Samantha Schumyn, Sidekick Doula
End Of Life Doula and
Grief Mentor
🤝 End of Life Guidance
🤝 Death Education
🤝 Grief Support
🤝 Legacy Planning
Location: Oliver, BC
Serving BC in person and Teledoula support throughout Canada
samantha@everythingsidekick.com
Holly Wanlin, Shawanda
Holly Wanlin, Shawanda
Owner
Shawanda, which means "dawn of the day" in Ojibwa, is the largest metaphysical retail store in B.C. for volume, variety, and quality. Holly's metaphysical knowledge in all the health benefits is second to none and her crystals are handpicked direct from the country of origin.
Holly does not purchase at the large trade shows where corruption has found its way into the market tainting the energy of Gaia’s medicine.
The store front offers crystals and gems from every country and a visit to the store is sure to awaken the senses.
You will always feel better when you leave then when you arrived. “It is about the medicine and helping people heal through more natural processes.”
Location: Kelowna, BC
Shawanda Facebook
www.shawanda.ca
(250) 860-1779
CARIBOO, kootenays & Northern B.C.
Nicola Finch, CCDCNetwork / Cariboo Natural Burial Sanctuary
Nicola Finch, CCDCNetwork / Cariboo Natural Burial Sanctuary
Nicola Finch, CCDCNetwork / Cariboo Natural Burial Sanctuary
Cariboo Natural Burial Sanctuary, Green Burial BC
Co-Founder
Reclaiming Family & Community Deathcaring, Natural Burial Advocate and establishing a natural burial sanctuary in the Cariboo.
With my partner, Angela Gutzer; we offer community education/speakers for meetings, events & festivalsMonthly Virtual Death CafesInformation & resource websites & social media
Compassionate, trained and experienced Death Doulas
Angela Gutzer & Nicola Finch
Location: Cariboo Chilcotin Region, BC
Serving The Cariboo Chilcotin Region & beyond to anyone with a desire to connect virtually
778-765-1552
Tarie Ann Frazier, Eclectic Journeys
Nicola Finch, CCDCNetwork / Cariboo Natural Burial Sanctuary
Nicola Finch, CCDCNetwork / Cariboo Natural Burial Sanctuary
Tarie Ann Frazier, Eclectic Journeys
Sole Proprietor
Offering a peace of mind at a turbulent time.
With integrity, patience and compassion, I walk with you through some of lifes final journeys.
As a companion, an advocate, and a liaison, I assist you with finding answers, asking questions, just listening, or all of the above.
Weather it is you, or a loved one, we as a Death and End Of Life community are here for you.
Location:
Midway, BC
Serving the Kootenay Boundary area in-person and online
604-862-1567
Christa Rebman Christa Rae - Death, Breath and Grief Care
Nicola Finch, CCDCNetwork / Cariboo Natural Burial Sanctuary
Christa Rae - Death, Breath and Grief Care
Embodied Leadership. Facilitation. Embodiment. Presence.
Creating safe containers for connection, compassion, acceptance, and healing through ...
Trauma informed breathwork facilitation and somatic coaching.
Grief tending, and grief ritual leadership.
Full spectrum EOLD services.
Location: Nakusp, British Columbia
Serving anywhere in the world in-person and virtually.
Jackie Wagner, Destiny's Door: End of Life Doula
End of Life Doula
I am a genie with a magical lamp granting a tailormade dying experience that is unique to the dying and their loved ones. With a focus on vigil, ritual and MAiD journeys.
MAiD - Supporting individuals and loved ones
Vigil & Respite Support
Legacy Projects
Resources & Companioning
Location: Vanderhoof, BC
Servicing Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Prince George
www.destinysdoor.ca
Jackie@destinysdoor.ca
ALBERTA
Shelley Duret, Transitions with Shelley
Shelley Duret, Transitions with Shelley
Shelley Duret, Transitions with Shelley
Shelley Duret, Transitions with Shelley
Death Doula Support,
Grief Companioning
(In-person & Distance)
Yoga For Grief Online Program,
Reiki Practitioner & Educator,
Sound Vibration Practitioner
Location: Okotoks Alberta
Serving Foothills & South Calgary in-person
Virtually Globally
www.transitionswithshelley.com
403.542.5399
shelley@transitionswithshelley.com
Lori Lucki, Celebrant
Shelley Duret, Transitions with Shelley
Shelley Duret, Transitions with Shelley
End of Life Doula, Grief Companion
Knowing every life has a story that needs to be told and is significant, makes it my humble honour to walk this journey with you and your family to create a ceremony that is unique and reflects the true essence of your loved one. Meaningful funerals are personalized funerals that tell the life story of those who died, and represents your family’s beliefs and values.
A Celebration of Life or funeral is a gift to the person who died, and we include as many people as possible in the planning and activities. It is your chance to express the value of the life that was lived. If working with a Funeral Director, I can connect with them to ensure that our services are bridged together.
As an End-of-Life Doula, I assist, advise and inform, by offering physical, emotional, and spiritual support to the dying. I have been trained to empower, educate and encourage people and their families to be involved in making decisions during the impending process.
To many people, the word “doula” refers to a childbirth coach, but doulas are not only for when life begins — we are there when life is ending to ensure a beautiful transition.
Location: Sherwood Park, AB
Serving Edmonton and Area
(780) 951-2730
Janet Pillay, Dying the Dream
Shelley Duret, Transitions with Shelley
End of Life Doula & Consultant
Approaching end of life, whether your own or that of someone close, often becomes completely overwhelming with all it entails. Fear, intense emotions, feelings of isolation and lack of peace of mind and calm leave people exhausted, stressed and traumatized.
Imagine being offered compassionate, unconditional support that makes you feel seen and understood. Imagine feeling safe and protected while you pause, absorb and process the magnitude of the situation. Imagine feeling calm and secure in moving forward with next steps.
Dying the Dream provides this support to those who have received a terminal diagnosis, those who are at their natural end of life and those who care for and about them.
Customized, affordable offerings and gentle guidance encompass end of life planning and preparation, bedside vigils to the actively dying, those who choose MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) and grief healing.
Become liberated and experience an enriched end of life, chock full of purpose and meaning, no matter how much time remains. This is truly dying the dream..
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Serving Calgary & Surrounding Area
403.680.6441
Laura Svajlenko, Held & Free End of Life Doula Services
Laura Svajlenko, Held & Free End of Life Doula Services
End of Life Doula
Held & Free provides personalized non-medical support to the dying and their loved ones; Gentle guidance and support through the process of decline, death, loss and the grief experienced throughout.
Support offered is non-judgmental, family-centric, and holistic.
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Serving the Capital Region
MANITOBA & saskatchewan
Angela Turner, SOS Legacies
Legacy and End Of Life Consultant
Certified Life Planning Specialist
Professional Organizer
Certified Photo Organizer
Certified Guided Autobiography Facilitator
Whether Your End of Life is Thirty Days or Thirty Years Away, I Can Help You Feel More Prepared For The Inevitable Through Serious Illness / End of Life Planning and Organizing, as well as Photo and Video Legacy Projects.
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Serving the region of Saskatoon in person, and online based on project
Allyson Watts, Walking Each Other Home
Allyson Watts, Walking Each Other Home
Allyson Watts, Walking Each Other Home
EOL Educator and Service Provider
I provide support for the dying such as conducting a life review or sitting vigil by the bedside.
I can provide comfort for loved ones through memorials and education.
I provide various workshops regarding preparing for end of life.
I am a certified Willow EOL Educator.
Preparing for death can be life giving.
Location: Treaty 1 Terrority - Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
Serving Winnipeg and surrounding areas in person
zoom anywhere
ONTARIO
Bridge C-14, Lauren Clark
Leslie Buller-Hayes, StoneHedge Transitions
Leslie Buller-Hayes, StoneHedge Transitions
President & CEO
Bridge C-14 is a Canadian national non-profit organization providing a national network of peer-to-peer connections and community supports through all stages of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD).
Location: Based out of Ottawa, ON
as a national non-profit
Serving nationally in Canada; virtual and in person services available
613-720-2984
Leslie Buller-Hayes, StoneHedge Transitions
Leslie Buller-Hayes, StoneHedge Transitions
Leslie Buller-Hayes, StoneHedge Transitions
Leslie Buller-Hayes, StoneHedge Transitions
A Naturally Inspired Creative, Nurse, End of Life Doula,
Health Care Navigator, Grief Support
As a Naturally Inspired Creative, Leslie shares her art and creative processes to bring peace, calm and hope to others, helping them to find their own resilience and strength in the process of creating.
As an EOL Doula, Leslie is committed to offering support, and guidance through education, empowerment and advocacy for individuals, families and those interested in a meaningful transitions that align with and honours their vision.
Through StoneHedge Transitions: End of Life Doula Services she will provide comprehensive support and guidance in all aspects of end of life care.
Whether one on one, in small groups or through community presentations, Leslie’s vision is to change the narrative on death and dying - but even more importantly on LIVING!
Let’s get the conversation started!
Location: Tamworth, Ontario
Serving Kingston and surrounding area
www.stonehedgetransitions.ca bullerhl@stonehedgetransitions.ca
613-331-6292
Denyse Burns, Dying to Talk
Leslie Buller-Hayes, StoneHedge Transitions
Compassionate Care Collaborators
Principal
Individual Doula Services (i.e Advance Care Planning, Goals of Care and Consent: Dignity therapy, Assess family needs, Sitting vigil at bedside, Compassionate emotional care)
Dying to Talk Workshops
Facilitate End of Life Conversations
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Serving The Toronto area & virtually across Canada & USA
1-917-975-8923
Compassionate Care Collaborators
RoseAnne Desmarais, Heart 2 Heart Personal Support Services
Compassionate Care Collaborators
Compassionate Care Collaborators, Ltd.
Kelly Stern, Jennifer Faraone, Pamela Borthwick
End-of-Life Doulas
Our services include:
-grief support and education, including the Grief Recovery Method
-spiritual care
-Reiki
-legacy work
-end-of-life planning
-vigilling
-respite
-guidance in after-death care of the body
-funeral planning and celebrancy
LOCATION: Greater Toronto, Ontario
Supporting clients in-person from Hamilton to east Toronto, from Mississauga to Milton.
We can also provide online services internationally.
www.compassionatecarecollaborators.ca
compassionatecarecollaborators@gmail.com
416-471-4935 (Kelly)
Jen Clark, End of Life with Jen Clark
RoseAnne Desmarais, Heart 2 Heart Personal Support Services
RoseAnne Desmarais, Heart 2 Heart Personal Support Services
Personal Support Worker, End of life Doula
Providing private in-home personal support and death doula services.
Some ways I can help:
Health Care Advocacy
Advance Care Planning
Legacy Services
Vigil Services
End of Life Planning
Bereavement Support
Location: Ridgetown, Ontario
Serving Ridgetown to West Lorne, Ontario
In person and virtually
519-678-3272
RoseAnne Desmarais, Heart 2 Heart Personal Support Services
RoseAnne Desmarais, Heart 2 Heart Personal Support Services
RoseAnne Desmarais, Heart 2 Heart Personal Support Services
RoseAnne Desmarais, Heart 2 Heart Personal Support Services
Certified Grief Educator & Certified Grief Companion, End-of-life Death Doula, Palliative Personal Support Worker (PSW)
As a Certified Grief Educator, I am committed to providing the highest level of grief support through education, experience, and insights into the often unacknowledged rocky terrain of grief.
As a Certified Grief Companion, I offer 1:1 in-person confidential support to help navigate the challenges of grief. Together, we can move forward through your grief, we can reflect and guide you towards creating a life that honours your loved one.
I offer peer-to-peer support for the loss(es) of a parent, sibling or Secondary Losses: Estrangement, Divorce, Moving and Pet Loss.
• Advanced Care Planning
• Legacy Projects
• Family / Caregiver Support
• Resource Finding
• Respite and Vigilant Support
• Advocacy & Information Sharing
• Death Planning
• Ritual and Ceremony Planning
Location: Mount Forest, Ontario
Serving Wellington, Centre Wellington and Wellington North areas.
In-person and virtually
226.820.4945
Jayne Dill, London Death Doula
Sarah Farr & Ruth MacKay, Wishstone Compassionate Partners in End of Life Planning & Care
Sarah Farr & Ruth MacKay, Wishstone Compassionate Partners in End of Life Planning & Care
Jayne Dill, London Death Doula
Registered Nurse, Death Doula,
Grief Educator
Hello and welcome.
As an RN, I invite serious illness conversations to allow individuals the opportunity to see where they are and where they are going. We look at what's lost, whats left and whats possible.
I advocate for informed decision making, viewing all options with and without treatment. I welcome palliative care services.
As a certified grief educator, I offer support and a listening ear during anticipatory grief, and post death grief.
As a Death Doula, I work 1:1 with indivduals to companion and navigate through the end of life process, working with the health care team, exploring the goals of care to create a peaceful death.
As an educator, I provide community seminars looking at Advance Care Planning, How We Die, What to Expect, How to Prepare and MAiD as an option.
I promote living well until death with Advance Care Planning.
Location: London Ontario
Serving London and surrounding area
Sarah Farr & Ruth MacKay, Wishstone Compassionate Partners in End of Life Planning & Care
Sarah Farr & Ruth MacKay, Wishstone Compassionate Partners in End of Life Planning & Care
Sarah Farr & Ruth MacKay, Wishstone Compassionate Partners in End of Life Planning & Care
Sarah Farr & Ruth MacKay, Wishstone
Established in 2017
- Advance Care Planning
- Support at End-of-life
- Grief & Bereavement Support
- MAiD support since 2018
- Certified Tender Loving Care™
Trainer from the Soul Midwives School in the UK - U-First!™
Therapeutic Touch Certified from the Alzheimer Society
- Over 10 years experience as hospice volunteers
Location: Toronto
Serving the Toronto Area
Cari Ferguson, Strong Winds Consulting
Sarah Farr & Ruth MacKay, Wishstone Compassionate Partners in End of Life Planning & Care
Helen Grymaloski, Blueberry Road End of Life Doula Services
Cari Ferguson, Strong Winds Consulting
Death & Grief Educator
Education & Advocacy
Advance Care Planning
Legacy Projects
Infant and Pregnancy Loss
Children’s Bereavement
Grief Support
Spiritual Counsel
Location: Toronto, ON
Serving the GTA in person and virtually across Canada
Helen Grymaloski, Blueberry Road End of Life Doula Services
Helen Grymaloski, Blueberry Road End of Life Doula Services
Helen Grymaloski, Blueberry Road
End of Life Doula, Private PSW, Artist, Teacher
I offer care & support for those experiencing hardships in their lives. Whether you're faced with a life-limiting diagnosis or the mental fatigue of caregiving, I want to help you and your loved ones as they navigate the journey of life through art and self-care.
I do this by providing in-person care as a Private PSW, palliative and hospice support as an End of Life Doula, as well as sharing guidance, support, resources, and information to alleviate the fear and isolation often felt at these times. Some services are also offered virtually. Reiki sessions are available for stress reduction and relaxation. Some services are also offered virtually.
For caregivers, I give them a place to lean in, feel support and compassion, and provide creative tools to help alleviate their isolation and caregiver burnout.
I bring a creative flair to Advance Care Planning, where we take a fun approach to compile your plans and document your comfort and care wishes. This approach allows your unique personality to shine through, as we listen, create and document care strategies that will reduce anxiety and stress.
Plan More. Stress Less.
We all die. Let's confront the fear, take control, express our wishes and enjoy the ride.
Location: Vermilion Bay, NW Ontario
Serving NW Ontario (Sunset Country) in person (when possible)
and available virtually
blueberryroad.lifedoula@gmail.com
807-220-3649
Tamelynda Lux / Lux & Associates (est. 1988)
Tamelynda Lux / Lux & Associates (est. 1988)
Tamelynda Lux / Lux & Associates
End-of-Life Care Doula & Hypnotherapist / Memoir Coach
Hypnotic coaching/hypnotherapy for issues and concerns relating to serious illness or the end of life, including forgiveness and the release of unresolved emotions.
Support is available for the dying individual, caregivers (informal, family, and friends), and anyone connected to the end-of-life journey, including end-of-life practitioners (doulas, hospice workers, PSWs, etc.),
Imagine the right combination of relaxation, meditation, visualization, hypnosis, and self-hypnosis, allowing you to feel greater inner peace. Serious Illness * End of Life: https://stepstonehypnosis.com/end-of-life-concerns
I also offer Grief Support Through Writing (Transform Grief into Healing Through Memoir Writing). Memoir writing for healing allows for cathartic expression, allowing the healing power of words to soothe your soul. Memoir writing also empowers your healing journey by reclaiming control over your story and paving the way for personal growth.
Loss, Grief, and Bereavement: https://stepstonehypnosis.com/loss-grief-bereavement
I work 1:1 on a client's solely-authored memoir (or book) or as a chapter to include in one of my multi-authored books. On Amazon, you will find "Bold Spirit Caring for the Dying" and "Tender Truths Caring for the Dying," both multi-authored. I have three more titles for the series.
I am also passionate about empowering end-of-life practitioners to share their wisdom on end-of-life topics and the invaluable role of death doulas, using my publishing expertise to amplify voices and foster meaningful conversations on this significant yet often overlooked aspect of life.
Location: London, Ontario
Serving: In person: London, Ontario and working virtually via Zoom
Amy Madan, Horizons End of Life Services
Catherine Walker, Compassion Care Kingston
Amy Madan, Horizons End of Life Services
Registered Nurse, End of Life Doula
I have been a registered nurse for more than 20 years with a certification in mental health. With years working in hospitals, specifically emergency crisis and now home care for the last 6 years, I have extensive knowledge of the health care system and it’s complexity.
In my doula role, I walk along side with individuals and families to help navigate these complexities and support the freedom of choice for clients in their end-of-life decisions. My focus is supporting those clients wishing to access MAID and understanding the unique grief needs with this population.
Location: Guelph, ON
Serving residents of the Waterloo-Wellington region in person and virtual support to Canadian residents.
I do not provide international support.
www.horizonsendoflifeservices.ca
Vera Reznik, Crack In Everything
Catherine Walker, Compassion Care Kingston
Amy Madan, Horizons End of Life Services
Vera Reznik, Crack In Everything Death Doula & Grief Consultant
I offer compassionate support for end-of-life care, guiding families through the dying process, and helping individuals cope with grief through personalized plans and emotional support
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Servicing Toronto in person and virtually worldwide
verareznik.deathdoula@gmail.com or DM on Instagram
Catherine Walker, Compassion Care Kingston
Catherine Walker, Compassion Care Kingston
Catherine Walker, Compassion Care Kingston
Catherine Walker Compassion Care Kingston, End-of-Life Doula
I am passionate in my role as an End-of-Life Doula in supporting individuals and their families/care circles as they plan and prepare for the end of life. Legacy work, planning end of life care and Celebrations of Life, companionship in treatment, providing custom vigils and grief counselling. I truly enjoy creative and physically productive sessions as a means to invest and process the time at hand, to prepare for a death and to learn how to carry grief. I offer the same energy and compassion for those facing and healing from pet death.
Location: Kingston, Ontario
Servicing Kingston, Belleville, Gananoque, Brockville for in person service and virtually from anywhere.
613-449-1471
ATLANTIC CANADA
Heather Spratt, One Step Beyond End of Life Services
Heather Spratt, Founder, One Step Beyond End of Life Services
One Step Beyond End of Life Services is led by Heather Spratt, MEd. Heather has been a home hospice volunteer since 2017 and earned her End of Life Doula Certificate with Douglas College. She is also a certified funeral celebrant through Life Celebrants International. Her approach is supportive and practical, with an emphasis on streamlining services, navigating challenging conversations, and ensuring the dying and their loved ones know their options and feel supported in their choices.
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador St. John's and vicinity (in person); Globally (virtually)
647-377-3752
united states
Jordan Arogeti, SupportNow
Helen Bauer, The Heart of Hospice Podcast & Hospice Navigation Services
Helen Bauer, The Heart of Hospice Podcast & Hospice Navigation Services
Jordan Arogeti, SupportNow
Founder and CEO
We provide the pipes for support to flow.
SupportNow allows supporters to help families in tough times. Through a single online experience, supporters can direct their compassion in meaningful ways.
SupportNow helps supporters provide relief to families in tough times. Money, meals, volunteers and updates.
Location: Atlanta, GA
Provides services worldwide Online
Helen Bauer, The Heart of Hospice Podcast & Hospice Navigation Services
Helen Bauer, The Heart of Hospice Podcast & Hospice Navigation Services
Helen Bauer, The Heart of Hospice Podcast & Hospice Navigation Services
The Heart of Hospice podcast is dedicated to helping personal and professional caregivers who are caring for someone with serious illness. We're here to provide information and education so people can make informed choices about end of life care.
Hospice Navigation Services provides remote support for anyone needing information about end of life care for themselves or someone they care about.
Skilled Hospice Navigators offer customized information and guidance to help consumers navigate hospice for the best end of life experience possible.
Location: USA
Services provided remotely
Twitter: @TheHeartHospice
Teresa (Teri) Ann Derks, Peace In The Passing EOL Doula Service
Helen Bauer, The Heart of Hospice Podcast & Hospice Navigation Services
Teresa (Teri) Ann Derks, Peace In The Passing EOL Doula Service
Peace In The Passing EOL Doula Service
EOL Doula
Bringing honor, compassion, holistic care, and comfort to the bedside of loved ones and their families at the threshold door.
Location:
Newaygo County Michigan USA
Servicing Newaygo County
teriderks@peaceinthepassing.org
231-652-0358
Niki DiGaetano, Numbered Days
Rose Gordon, Circles of Compassionate Care
Teresa (Teri) Ann Derks, Peace In The Passing EOL Doula Service
Death Doula, Obituary Writer,
Grief Guide
As your death doula, I help you share your story through a printed book or honoring a legacy through eulogy, obituary, and funeral crafting.
I also offer grief support for loss related to death and/or significant life changes.
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Serving Salt Lake City area
+ worldwide virtually
Rose Gordon, Circles of Compassionate Care
Rose Gordon, Circles of Compassionate Care
Rose Gordon, Circles of Compassionate Care
Rose Gordon, Circles of Compassionate Care
End of Life Support and Guidance for families and individuals, Private and Group Grief support and Counseling, End of Life Mentoring for Doulas and hospice staff, P.E.A.C.E. at the End of Life training
Location: Taos New Mexico
Serving: U.S. Canada and everwhere
www.circlesofcompassionatecare.com
802-258-0873
Gabby Jimenez, The Hospice Heart
Rose Gordon, Circles of Compassionate Care
Rose Gordon, Circles of Compassionate Care
Gabby Jimenez, The Hospice Heart
Owner
hospice nurse, end-of-life doula, death educator, public speaker
Location: San Francisco, CA
Serving San Mateo County
Madrone Kalil, Taproot Journeys
Barbara Karnes, Barbara Karnes Books
Barbara Karnes, Barbara Karnes Books
Taproot Journeys offers clients a revolution in traditional death care for progressive thinkers, spiritual, environmentally-conscious humans, LGBTQIA+ folks, and allies who are ready to understand death and dying, and live better now.
With three degrees in Communication Studies, including a Ph.D., plus a range of specialized certifications, I lead ceremonies, workshops, retreats, and trainings designed to support people through life’s transitions.
I serve as an End of Life Doula, speaker, coach, and educator offering grounded, transformative practices like breathwork, arrow breaking, glass walking, and firewalking.
If you’re ready for alternative ways to live and die–Taproot Journeys has you covered.
Location: Portland, OR USA
Virtually anywhere
via the magick of ZOOM
Barbara Karnes, Barbara Karnes Books
Barbara Karnes, Barbara Karnes Books
Barbara Karnes, Barbara Karnes Books
Barbara Karnes, Barbara Karnes Books
“There’s a normal, natural way of dying. My materials are written to guide and support anyone who is addressing end of life situations. The goal is to help people have a positive experience so families will have a sacred memory to carry with them.” - Barbara Karnes, RN
Location: USA
Providing products and services Internationally
Cynthia Kilgore, Death Doula
Barbara Karnes, Barbara Karnes Books
Jennifer O'Brien, Hospice Doctor's Widow
Cynthia Kilgore, Death Doula
I am a new doula, trained by and volunteering for my local hospice,
Center for Hospice Care.
Location: Mishawaka, Indiana, USA
Serving St. Joseph County, Indiana
Jennifer O'Brien, Hospice Doctor's Widow
Jennifer O'Brien, Hospice Doctor's Widow
Jennifer O'Brien, Hospice Doctor's Widow
Author of
The Hospice Doctor's Widow: A Journal
International speaker and writer,
Education, and advocacy for:
family caregivers,
end-of-life dialogue and preparation,
and grief support.
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Serving the globe worldwide -
with book sales and international speaking engagements
Lora Olinger, Navigating Together
Jennifer O'Brien, Hospice Doctor's Widow
Teri Portugal-Gooden, Infinite Passage
Lora Olinger, Navigating Together
End of Life Doula
Patient Advocacy and Resources
Personal Comfort Care Planning
Grief Support
Chronic and Terminal Diagnosis
Respite Care
Celebratory Events
Location: Bellingham, Washington
Serving Skagit, Whatcom, Island Counties
360-306-1834
Teri Portugal-Gooden, Infinite Passage
Jennifer O'Brien, Hospice Doctor's Widow
Teri Portugal-Gooden, Infinite Passage
Certified Doulagiver Professional
As founder of Infinite Passage LLC, and a Certified Doulagiver Professional, my mission is to empower individuals and their loved ones with holistic support and guidance through their End-of-Life journey.
My Approach:I meet my clients and their families where they are without judgment.I walk beside my client and their loved ones each step of the journey. It’s my honor to offer compassionate care and peace of mind as we create space for a graceful and dignified death.
Location: Calabasas, CA Serving Southern California and may travel outside of the service area as needed, or remotely by TeleDoula.
213-300-5995
Sherry Richert Belul, Simply Celebrate
Nancy Jean Rose, Compass Rose Legacy Foundation
Nancy Jean Rose, Compass Rose Legacy Foundation
Sherry Richert Belul, Simply Celebrate
Founder
Sherry Richert Belul, founder of Simply Celebrate and author of Say It Now, helps people find creative, intentional and impactful ways to celebrate life and to express love for family and friends.
As a certified life coach, Sherry supports people in living their best lives, full of joy, success, engagement, and meaningful relationships. Sherry believes we can celebrate our lives until our very last breath and that planning for our death is one of the best gifts we can give.
Her upcoming book,The Love List of a Lifetime: Your Essential End-of-Life Planner with Practical Notes and Instructions for the Loved Ones You Leave Behind is a warm and compassionate resource for end-of-life planning. It is slated for publication in Feb. 2025 by Mango Publishing.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Virtual On Line
Nancy Jean Rose, Compass Rose Legacy Foundation
Nancy Jean Rose, Compass Rose Legacy Foundation
Nancy Jean Rose, Compass Rose Legacy Foundation
Nancy Jean Rose, Compass Rose Legacy Foundation
Executive Director
Our mission is to be a guiding light on the journey through the tides of life – morning to evening, offering compassionate legacy services and end-of-life doula support. We provide mentoring, learning, and resource opportunities for all professionals, caregivers and volunteers who perform legacy services.
Location: International
nancyrose@compassroselegacy.org
1-630-632-2399
Jennifer Sadugor, Leaving Life With Grace
Nancy Jean Rose, Compass Rose Legacy Foundation
Jennifer Sadugor, Leaving Life With Grace
Founder and End of Life Doula
I provide loving support to individuals and families so that this part of their journey will bring comfort, acceptance and peace.
As a navigator and guide, I will help the client leave this life with grace.
Location: Sacramento, California
Serving Sacramento and Outlying Areas
jennifer@LeavingLifeWithGrace.com
Patricia (Trish) Sears, Graceful Transitions
Graceful Transitions
Principal
Graceful Transitions offers compassionate end-of-life care, non-medical support like companionship and caregiver respite, and serving as a knowledgeable resource navigator to ensure a graceful and peaceful passage.
Graceful Transitions also offers Living Fully. Dying Prepared community workshops.
Location: Northeast Kingdom, Vermont
Serving: Regional National, International
802-258-0873
Lisa Pahl & Lori LeCicero, The Death Deck
Marieke Van Donkersgoed, The Cypress Centre
Co-Creators: Lori LoCicero, Writer
and
Lisa Pahl, LCSW
The Death Deck is a card game with multiple choice questions and a dose of humor that opens up conversations about death and dying.
Our upcoming End-of-Life Deck facilitates conversations about end of life with individuals experiencing serious illness or advanced aging.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Worldwide
Marieke Van Donkersgoed, The Cypress Centre
Marieke Van Donkersgoed, The Cypress Centre
for End-of-Life and Grief Resources
Owner Doula
Death Doula and Grief Companion
Location: Washburn WI, USA
Servicing Bayfield and Ashland Counties, Northern Wisconsin
MariekeVanDonkersgoed@gmail.com
Karen Wyatt, MD, End of Life University
MD, Hospice physician and Educator
End-of-Life University offers books, podcasts, workshops and courses to change our mindset about death and dying and improve the way we care for people at the end of life.
Location: Silverthorne, CO
and
Redondo Beach, CA
Serving the World Online
and
AUSTRALIA
Evaheld
Evaheld is a Legacy and Care planning app that empowers people to easily and enjoyably create, safekeep and deliver all sorts of legacy and care planning content that future-proofs their voice for better care and wellbeing outcomes, as well as preserves their story and legacy for their loved ones and future generations.
People are supported through the entire creation process, with the world’s most comprehensive suite of content types and in-browser video, audio and written content creation (or uploads), and of course secure lifetime storage. People also have full management over their recipient, privacy and delivery preferences, safeguarding their privacy, independence, and connections to loved ones today, and into the future.
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Denise Barlow-Byarugaba, Vibrant Life Studio
Denise Barlow-Byarugaba, Vibrant Life Studio
End-of-Life Educator and Guide
I am a Licensed End-of-Life Educator® and Guide. My role is to support you as you prepare an end-of-life plan that fulfills your final wishes and protects your loved ones. My goal is to ensure that your end-of-life plan leaves a beautiful prepared legacy instead of stress, chaos and the heartache which is the alternative.
Using a holistic approach, we consider all issues and ensure that your wishes- practical, emotional, financial and medical are included in your end-of-life planning. The result is a thoroughly considered and comprehensive end-of-life plan that provides you with peace of mind and is a gift of love to those you leave behind. My service is remote, so I can serve you, no matter where you are in the world.
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Virtual/ Remote Service
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Wendy Glos Art
Wendy Glos Art Owner - Artist
I am an artist who paints intuitively.
During the past year, using my own paintings, I created an oracle deck titled Echoes of Life - an oracle deck for grief. It came to life as I was grieving the loss of my best friend. The result is very relatable for anyone dealing with loss of a loved one. It is a useful tool for death doulas to use as they work with clients and families in grief. Echoes of Life also makes a beautiful and meaningful gift for anyone you know who is dealing with loss. While it was created with focus on loss of a loved one, it has some relevance for any type of loss.
Based out of Port McNeill, British Columbia and can be purchased internationally.
No Story Lost
No Story Lost
No Story Lost is a company dedicated to preserving personal histories and cherished memories for future generations. From the moment the customer visits our website, they are guided through the process, each step of the way. A comprehensive FAQ page, web chat, and the option to arrange a call with a team member before purchasing all provide the customer with confidence and peace of mind.
What sets No Story Lost apart is the simplicity and efficiency of our approach. Customers can move from 'hello' to hardcover, in as little as 8 weeks. This makes it a great option for people where time is of the essence, such as someone who has recently been diagnosed with dementia or a palliative patient. A series of phone or video interviews can take place relatively quickly, according to the storyteller's schedule. Our interviewers and writers are flexible and able to accommodate different schedules and time zones.
In terms of the interview approach, questions are asked in a genuine and heartfelt manner. These questions delve into not only the triumphs and milestones but also gently go into the hardships and challenges that are a part of everyone's story.
No Story Lost's team of experienced interviewers brings out the emotions and feelings of the storyteller. The stories are written in the voice of the storyteller, ensuring that their loved ones can hear their voice as they're reading the memoir.
After the writers create the manuscript, the customer can provide edits, add pictures and descriptive elements, and any other feedback to ensure that the finished copy is exactly what they envisioned. No Story Lost has a Happy Tears Guarantee, where if you don't feel like you could cry happy tears while reading the book, we will work with you until you do or will refund your money.
The end result is a beautiful, custom coffee table book that is designed to preserve your cherished memories for future generations.