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New Narrative Events & Memorials
Owner and Principal Event Planner
New Narrative provides event planning guidance for families planning a Celebration of Life event.
We are proud to offer virtual events, hybrid event services, and in-person event planning for families who need an Event Planner with specific expertise in planning an end of life event.
New Narrative also offers technical support and tech mentoring to our colleagues in death care.
Location: Vancouver, BC
Serving Vancouver, BC (in-person planning services) and virtual services can be offered worldwide
778-960-8782
Sharon Barton, End of Life Doula
End of Life Doula Services for the dying and their loved ones.
Advance Care Planning
Companionship
Respite Care
Facilitate Conversations
Vigil Planning
Assist with life review
Legacy Projects
Grief Support
Post Death options
Comfort Planning
Location: Coquitlam, BC
Serving BC's Lower Mainland
Sharon Barton - End of Life Doula
236-515-4331
Mortician and Deathcare Advisor
Bridging the gap between healthcare and after death services by providing seminars and education to providers and individuals.
Location: British Columbia
Serving across Canada online, and throughout BC in-person
www.deathcarebc.ca
emily@deathcarebc.ca
778 994 3133
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
Laura Bruce, Laura Bee Ceremonies
Celebrant & End of Life Doula
Creating Ceremonies and Celebrations for:
Life's Beginnings -
custom wedding ceremonies
Life Events -
from baby naming ceremonies, to career endings, the loss of a pet to a wedding engagement.
Life's Endings -
creating beautiful and sacred last days by
Preparing & Planning
Supporting
Vigil
Celebration of Life
Location: West Maple Ridge, BC
Servicing Lower Mainland BC
604-728-5154
Becky Carlsen, Loving Last Wishes
End of Life Doula
As an end of life doula I will support and guide you, and your loved ones, through end of life planning, questions, and deathcare options.
I will empower you to make decisions for your end of life care based on your beliefs and wishes.
Location: North Vancouver
Serving North Vancouver and surrounding areas in person
or
Virtually - wherever you are
General Manager
Eco-friendly Burial & Cremation Services
Memorial Trees and Beehives
Heritage Gardens was created to provide families—and communities— with affordable, sustainable, eco-friendly burial space. Our commitment is to serving the bereaved with dignity and compassion; preserving the natural beauty and integrity of the land; and producing outstanding 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 the families who have lost a loved one, and standing with the Memorial Society 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 area of South Surrey
Serving Metro Vancouver
www.heritagegardenscemetery.com info@hgcemetery.com
604 538 0074
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
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
Grief Professional | Coach | Facilitator Death Doula
I am a trauma-informed grief professional, supporting people through crisis and life transitions since 2007. I hold space for conversations about death, grief, and the full experience of being mortal. I work in a client-centered way, with the intention to walk alongside clients in a way that supports ease, autonomy, connection, and love.
As a death doula I specialize in:
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Serving Metro Vancouver (in-person)
and worldwide (virtual)
Sabine Goertz, Sabine Coaching
Life, Death & Grief Coach
Walk a new Path
Take charge of your life and end-of-life-choices
Providing empowering life & death lessons in German and English Language
Location: White Rock, BC
Serving Lower Mainland of British Columbia in-person
Canada and online worldwide
www.sabinecoaching.com
inspired@sabinecoaching.com
Karen Hendrickson, Take the Journey
Co-Founder, Death Doula Network International
Coaching in Life, Death and all the Messy In-between
End of Life (Death) Doula, Educator, Facilitator & Speaker
Coaching in Life, Death & all the messy in-between
End of Life Planning & Education
Grief Support Specialist/Facilitator
Conflict Resolution & Mediation Specialist
Health Care & Family Advocacy
Personal Life Network Facilitator
Location: Maple Ridge, BC
Serving Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley, and world wide via zoom
604-614-6696
Brenna Jacobson, Integrative Yoga Therapy for Wellness
Certified End of Life Doula & Guide
Essential Somatics Practitioner & Educator
Certified Yoga Therapist C(IAYT)
Creator "Integrative Yoga Therapy for Wellness"
Specializing:
Guiding and Walking with you in preparation for this special time
Early planning based on your entire life's experience and celebrating self
Assisting with Short Term Planning for personal wishes during the last 3 months
Guiding and Facilitating unresolved issues
Advocate for information and guidance to ensure your wishes of care( home vs hospital)
Helping to create a peaceful environment for both patients and loved ones.
After death support for loved ones.
Location: South Delta, BC
Serving Richmond, South Delta, Surrey including Fraser Valley to Chilliwack
Connie Jorsvik, Patient Pathways
BSN, Owner
Senior Healthcare Planning
Patient Advocate
I am a specialist in supporting patients and loved-ones with serious and complex illness, which often leads to end-of-life.
My book, Advance Care Planning: Planning for Serious Illness is a cross-Canada guide that was published last year.
I am passionate about teaching everyone about how they can better navigate the BC Healthcare System.
Location: Vancouver, BC
Anywhere in BC via tele & video conference; in-person, City of Vancouver only
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
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 Advanced 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
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
Amy Reedman, The Blending Bar Aromatherapy & Wellness
Registered Aromatherapist | Self Care Coach | Yoga + Mindfulness Teacher
I believe that with practice, everyone can strengthen their self-care muscle and I help make the practice simple, accessible, and even desirable.
I opened The Blending Bar in 2009 and have been serving a refreshing blend of classes, private sessions, and workshops alongside purposeful, handcrafted aromatherapy since then.
You will find me at wellness retreats and speaking engagements in-person and online passionately spreading the experiential word about making a lifestyle out of simple self-care.
Your results will beg you to keep up the practice. How refreshing!
Location: Vancouver, BC
Serving Globally
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
Creative Director
Megan is a Celebrant & End of Life Storyteller who dreamed up Be Ceremonial, an online platform that inspires you with rituals and empowers you to create your own ceremony surrounding end of life experiences.
Celebrant / Memorialization / Mental Health
Location: North Vancouver, BC
Serving: Greater Vancouver Region and the globe virtually
Willow EOL Education and Planning
Co-Founder
At Willow EOL Education and Planning™ our goal is to transform end-of-life planning into a rich opportunity for your personal growth and community connections.
Whether for personal growth or you are passionate about end of life education and coaching, Willow EOL™ has something of value for you.
Passionate about end-of-life education and coaching? Harness this pivotal time in humanity by joining our vibrant community of Willow EOL Educators™. As a Willow EOL Educator™ you can use Willow’s expanding end-of-life education and planning tools and products, to build or augment your heart-centered practice.
Michelle and Reena are pragmatic and heart-centered end-of-life planning educators and coaches who share a passion for using the conversation around death as a pathway to growth and healing for individuals, communities and the planet.
Location: Vancouver, BC
Serving the globe virtually
Amy Wood, Vancouver End of Life Doula
End of Life Doula
I love being an end of life doula and supporting individuals and their families through this time. I offer comprehensive and compassionate doula care from the heart.
My passion for this work began many years ago with my first experience as a hospice volunteer. There I found true human connection in the raw and real moments I shared with others as I respectfully and humbly offered companionship and guidance like I continue to do with my clients today.
I offer considerate and experienced support for the times in life when illness, death or loss enter our reality.
My grounded presence helps those I work with to learn to navigate their way through these experiences, to find strength to make informed and empowered choices and to feel supported the entire way.
Location: Vancouver, BC
Serving Metro Vancouver and surrounding area
604.842.9119
www.vancouverendoflifedoula.ca
amy@vancouverendoflifedoula.ca
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.
Chris Benesch, Earth's Option Cremation & Burial Services Inc.
Owner
Funerals
Cremation and Burial
Location: 5 - 831 Devonshire Road Victoria, BC
Serving Sooke to Sidney and all points up to Mill Bay
www.earthsoption.com
info@earthsoption.com
Pathways Death Doula Services
I aim to ensure the wishes and needs of you or your loved one are heard and respected with intent to bring as many to fruition as realistically possible.
My background in nursing can be utilized to help educate and advocate throughout the dying process. I enter all interactions with an open heart and mind, creating a safe space for clients and families to share what is most important during one of the most intimate life stages.
Some of the services provided include:
Location: Duncan, BC
Serving Duncan BC
both online and in person
250 710 9785
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
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:
Location: Courtenay, BC
Serving North Vancouver Island and online community
Carol Elliott, Saying Goodbye
Certified Funeral Celebrant
Metaphysical Minister
Experienced Funeral Celebrant with a demonstrated history of public speaking. I have proven organization and leadership abilities combined with strong communication skills.
Location: Courtenay, BC
Serving Parksville to Campbell River, Vancouver Island
www.saying-goodbye.ca
carol@saying-goodbye.ca
1-205-331-2628
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
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, End of Life Planner Death Doula
I provide private counselling services to individuals, couples and families 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
www.compassioncounselling.ca
250-818-7673
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
Jilly Hyndman, the heartrageous coach
Coach, Facilitator, Trainer
Life, Leadership and Death Coach, Facilitator & Trainer ~ helping you get real about what matters most, have courageous conversations about difficult topics, and live (meaning)fully before you die.
Location: Victoria, BC
Serving the world from Victoria, BC
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
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
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
Shannon Marshall, Centrepiece Writing Studio
Owner, Lead Writer
It's never easy to stand up in front of a group to reflect on a life well lived. And yet ceremony - in whatever form it takes - is so important in nurturing our grief.
Specializing in telling human stories, Shannon gently guides the writing process to make sure you have what you need to say goodbye: a custom eulogy, reflection or tribute in your own voice, notes tailored to your needs, and a safe space to practice.
In addition to supporting families through grief, Shannon also writes custom wedding vows, toasts and other celebratory messages that help us connect.
Contact Shannon to discover how she can help you tell your story.
Location: Victoria, BC
I offer in-person consultations in Victoria BC, and work virtually with clients all over the world.
Shannon@CentrepieceWriting.com
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
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
Michael Politano-Bowles, Threshold Death Doulas
Certified Spiritual Health Practitioner & Death Doula
I have been a Spiritual Health Practitioner for 7 years with experience in acute care, long term care and private practice settings. I excel at creating and holding safe space, allowing for intimate conversation unfolding the heart of client’s wishes, hopes, dreams, fears and everything in between. I will provide ongoing assurance that your psycho-spiritual needs will be taken care of at every turn. My passion in this work is to help you or a loved one engage and explore the spiritual aspect of your story as a means of supporting spiritual healing and wellness as you prepare to step into the threshold between this life and what lies beyond. Michael was born and raised in Victoria BC.
Location: Victoria, BC
Servicing the South Island in-person and globally online
michael@thresholddeathdoulas.ca
778-676-4745
End of Life Coach
Emotional support
Network resources
legacy projects
individual life transitional plans
respite
pet loss support
Location: Sidney, British Columbia
Serving the Saanich Peninsula in person and world-wide virtually
250-883-9496
Maria Verdicchio, Live and Die Wise
End of Life Designer
I help people design their Advanced Care and End of Life plans, and celebrate life transitions, using my training as a Nature and Forest Therapy Guide and Willow End of Life Educator.
My group workshops and one on one planning focuses on bridging the gap between Life Insurance, Wills, & Trusts and the personal details that often get left out or forgotten. When we learn more about death, dying and grief, and share our experiences, we become more death literate, therefore reducing the anxieties and fears about end-of-life. This understanding can help reduce fear and stress, and help us approach life, and death, experiences with honor and respect.
I'll help you create a plan that includes well thought out checklists, creative ideas to honor your wishes, and many necessary tools that you will need when faced with navigating the end of life process. From things as simple as sharing your passwords (does anyone else even know how to get into your phone?) to communicating how you'd like to be remembered.
Location: North Saanich, B.C.
Serving anywhere in the World virtually, and, from Sidney to Duncan in-person.
Learn more about my services here!
Debra White, Soulfull Departures
End of Life Educator, Doula & Grief Coach
In my role as an end-of-life educator, doula, and grief coach, I have the privilege of guiding individuals and their families through the sometimes complex and emotional process of planning and preparing for their end-of-life journey.
Education and empowerment are key focuses of my work, as many people may not be aware of their end-of-life options or may feel overwhelmed by the decision-making process. Through education, advocacy, and encouragement, I can help individuals feel more confident in their choices and more at peace with their end-of-life journey.
Location: Sechelt, BC
Serving the Sunshine Coast & the Lower Mainland of BC
debra@eolmatters.ca (personal)
hello@soulfulldepartures.com (business)
604-802-0205
Interfaith Metaphysical Minister, Death Doula & Soul Companion
As a Death Doula practicing soul midwifery, Andria demystifies physical death and educates, advocates and supports friends and their families as they prepare to transition from this life to the next, while experiencing the process of death, dying, loss and letting go. Her role includes preparation for passing, living memorial, funeral or celebration of life rituals, and consultation for planning before, during and after passage. Considered a soul companion, Andria bears witness to a friend’s crossing and allows for whatever needs to be expressed and experienced to manifest in miraculous ways. Opening conversation is the first step.
Location: Victoria, BC
Serving Greater Victoria and Beyond
Keri Brekveld, Soulful Life and Death
End of Life Doula, Coach and Educator
My compassionate presence will guide you on your Soulful End of Life journey, bringing peace of mind, closure, and your unique spiritual expression.
I will guide you in creating a detailed plan for your Soulful End of Life Vision, Support you and your family during the time of Vigil in the last days and hours of your life, and facilitate an at home wake. I can also provide physical care and comfort, and energetic support with Reiki. I teach Yin Yoga for grief tending.
Location: Kelowna, BC
Serving people in the Kelowna area or anywhere virtually.
Darcy Feth, IG Wealth Management
Financial Consultant
As a Certified Financial Planner, I work with families to build comprehensive financial plans that address their needs throughout their working years and retirement. This includes tax-wise estate plans and tax strategies along the way to preserve your wealth. As a CPCA (Certified Professional Consultant on Aging) I can better understand the needs and experiences of my clients in life.
Location: Kelowna, BC
Serving clients throughout BC, Alberta, & Manitoba, as well as retirees around the world.
250-317-8329 or 250-762-3329
ext 5270
Jo-Anne Haun, End of Life Alternatives
Death Doula Network International
Death Doula, Educator Facilitator & Speaker
Co-Creator & Founder,
Death Doula Network International
Dead-u-cator - Death Education
Advance Care Planning
Community Builder
Location: Kelowna, BC
Serving the Okanagan Region
250-215-6817
Anton King-Rose, Trans Death Care
Death Companion, End-of-life Consultant
LGBT2Q+ Centered Non-Medical
End of Life Care,
Social Transitioning Assistance,
Pre-planning and Consulting
Location: Kelowna BC
Serving The Okanagan In-Person and Globally Online
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
Leia Morris, BMO Trust Company
Trust Officer
We offer Estate, Power of Attorney and Trust services throughout Canada. We can assist with Estate Administration acting as either your Executor or hired Agent for Executor.
We can protect/collect all assets, communicate with Beneficiaries, manage distributions and requesting final tax returns. In addition, we offer Power of Attorney services, protecting and managing your assets and legal responsibilities, whether you need the help, or are concerned with loss of capacity.
We are here to help during some of the most difficult times of your life.
Location: Vernon BC
The area you service: Canada
250-317-3164
Alexandra Mushahwar, Your Ceremony By Alex
Ordained Metaphysical Minister,
Life-Cycle Celebrant
(Weddings, Celebrations of Life & Memorials)
The most difficult times in our lives are when we lose a loved one.
As a people admirer and enthusiast, my meaning and purpose in life is to provide space, empathy, personal integrity, and warmth for transformation through every single ceremony I craft.
When facing the farewell of a loved one, my mission is to be there by honouring and telling this person’s life story – truly and dearly sketching their soul - and how they will be remembered.
Instead of focusing on loss, “the end”, and “the unknown”, as I experienced with my own mother’s passing when I was 16, I see an importance in sending the bereaved off with comfort, light and hope.
Together we are painting an impactful picture of a loved one’s legacy to carry a piece of their soul with us – until the end of our days; leaving us with a grateful heart, knowing that we have been an important part of a life worthily lived.
Location: Kelowna, BC
Serving the Okanagan Valley
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
Bonita Summers, Spirit Kelowna
Owner/ Psychic Life & Business Coach
With over 35 years as a professional psychic coach, a background as a corporate professional, & a certified crisis counsellor & complementary medicine practitioner, I offer sensible, practical steps & intuitive insights to create positive & lasting change in your life, career, personal development, & spiritual purpose. I support grief & the journey through terminal illness for clients & their families. I offer processes for overcoming fear of death & dying, as well as a spiritual perspective on the end of life experience that is unique, nonjudgmental & compassionately supportive to all involved. I am LGBTQ-supportive, & work with all ages to come to terms with fears, beliefs, & subconscious patterns that affect how we view death & dying.
Location: Kelowna, BC
Serving the Okanagan & world wide via zoom & phone
250-863-5505 or toll free 1-855-755-5887
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 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
Angela Gutzer, White Feather Mobile Veterinarian
Veterinarian
Palliative and End-of life Services for Animals
Location: Williams Lake
Serving Williams Lake and Area
www.whitefeatherveterinarian.ca
(live in September)
whitefeatherveterinarian@gmail.com
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
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
Bonnie Hoffmann, Pine Box Funerals Inc.
Owner Operator, Funeral Director
I’m Bonnie Hoffmann. I own and operate Pine Box Funerals, an independent business. I care about clarifying the processes around death for people, creating meaningful celebrations of life, and providing practical help to navigate loss and grief.
Advance Planning
Death Care, Cremation, Burial, Caskets/Urns, Celebrant/Officiant
Estate Administration.
Location: Sherwood Park, AB
Serving the Sherwood Park, and Edmonton Area
780-910-6432
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
Ley-Anne Mountain, Naturally Nurtured
End of Life Doula/Celebrant, Holistic Healthcare Practitioner
Central Alberta's Heart Centre for Children's Grief and Loss Support in the Company of Animals.
Animal-assisted activities are at the heart of my work. My animal team and I provide children and teens the tools to navigate through grief and difficult life changes. We offer community education events.
Individual sessions & our 8 week custom program helps children and teens build life skills for managing grief, providing holistic wellness strategies for processing the often complex and intense emotions that kids can experience.
Kids grieve differently than adults, and it is in the company of our animals (animal-assisted activities), kids are given an opportunity to explore their personal life experiences with change, loss and grief.
Programming is offered for schools, individuals or families.
Location: Innisfail, AB
Serving Central Alberta and surrounding area
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
Ashley White, Everglow End of Life Care
Respite Care
Vigiling
Advance Care Planning
Living Funerals
Grief Support
Legacy Work
Location: Edmonton, AB
Serving Edmonton and area
ashleywhite@everglowendoflifecare.com
Carrie Becker, Connective Care
Founder
Advance Care Planning
Legacy Planning
Support and Advocacy
Respite
Grief and Death Education
Grief Recovery Method Services (Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist)
Connective Care also offers caregiver support, day-to-day support and aging in place support.
Location: North Bay, Ontario
Serving North Bay and area (in-person services)
- however, some services can be offered online.
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
End of Life Doula, Registered Nurse, Health Care Navigator, Grief Support
Leslie is committed to offering support, and guidance through education, empowerment and advocacy for individuals, families and those interested in a meaningful end of life transition that aligns 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. Let’s get the conversation started!
Location: Tamworth, Ontario
Serving Kingston and surrounding area
www.stonehedgetransitions.ca bullerhl@stonehedgetransitions.ca
613-331-6292
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
Jenn Chalifoux, Tree Rings Death Doula Home Support
I offer support to people in their end of life stage or older adults who would like to remain in their home.
I can provide personal care and vital time for caregivers to rest, all the while guiding transformative conversations in preparing and planning for a magnificent death.
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Serving: Thunder Bay and district
www.treeringsdeathdoula.ca
(807)626-9633
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
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
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
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, 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
Amanda Kelly, AWAKE
Co-Founder, Metaphysics Minister
Turning ashes to Earth.
We're the co-founders of Canada's only environmentally positive memorial for ashes.
Turning cremation ashes into living organic earth, for legacies that grow on. Our ash amendment ships across Canada, and includes free consultations for memorial plantings, scatterings, green burials, and memorial gardens.
We'd love to collaborate on a unique and ecological resting place that honours your client's family, beliefs, and lifestyle.
Let's connect!
Location: Oro Medonte, ON
Serving all of Canada
Tracey Wilson, On Your Journey
End of Doula, Nurse
Willow End of Life Educator ™
Certified Breathwork Facilitator
Certified in Therapeutic Touch
End of Life Care is not only my passion but it is my Soul’s work.
I will help with advocating, advance care planning, companioning and Vigil.
I also provide support and education for those considering MAID and their families and friends.
Location: Peterborough, Ontario
Serving the Peterborough Region
(705) 741-8200
Heather Spratt, One Step Beyond End of Life Services
Founder
One Step Beyond focuses on providing agency for those planning for and living through their final stages. From Advance Care Planning to MAID Ceremonial Services and Celebrations of Life, One Step Beyond demystifies the end of life process and lightens the load so dying individuals and their loved ones can focus on what is important to them.
Location: St. John's, NL
Serving the Avalon Peninsula (in-person), globally (virtually)
Jen Blalock, Death Doula Cincinnati
Death Doula / End-of-Life Guide
Vigil Planning, Bedside Support, Respite Care
Legacy, Life Review and Meaning
A custom Post-Death Presence celebration for loved ones
Supportive Ritual and Ceremony
Location: Cincinnati, OH USA
Serving the Tri-State and surrounding areas
513-716-2263
Chrissi Guerin, Hands Of Serenity
End-of-Life Massage Therapist
Death Doula
I provide massage therapy for those who are receiving palliative or hospice care.
I am also a Certified Death Doula who focuses on End-of-Life Planning.
Location: LaGrange, IL, USA
Serving areas within Cook & DuPage Counties
Virtually: Anywhere via Zoom, Skype or facebook messenger
708-328-8482
Death Doula, Death Educator & Advocate, Hospice Volunteer
Facilitating "The (Death) Talk"
Vigil Planning
Community Death Education
Caregiver and Respite Support
Life Reviews & Legacy Projects
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Serving Atlanta and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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, CAL
Worldwide with distributors in Australia and Canada
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
Gentle Death Education and Planning (GDEP)
owner and founder
offering services to people and pets
End of life Doula, advance planning and end of life consultant services
online and in-person training and workshops
specialist grief and trauma recovery specialist including EFT (evidence-based tapping)
person-centred therapies, art therapy, and supervision and mentoring.
Cold plate rental, funeral planning and celebrant, assisted dying, death literacy.
I am also an academic, social researcher and writer.
Location: Meander, near Deloraine in the central north)
AEST/AEDT (GMT +10/11 hours)
Serving:: in person across lutruwita / Tasmania, online throughout Australia and overseas.
This Directory is not a recommendation of service providers.
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