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Services > grief & loss Support

Grief and Loss Support

Support for all aspects of Pregnancy Loss: Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Surrogacy Loss, Medical Termination & Sudden Infant Loss. Support for Adults facing Life-Limiting Conditions & their Families, End of Life Support

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Supporting individuals and families facing a life-limiting illness or diagnosis of their loved ones. The End of Life Doula can educate, advocate, and empower clients by starting the conversation about death and embracing the dying process early. By aligning the client’s needs with their expectations and wishes, the End of Life Doula can significantly improve the quality and dignity of the end of life journey. 

For one on one & individual family services, we offer a  variety of customizable packages, including MAiD support:

Respect

With all aspects of Advance Care Planning, Daytime Respite, Home Cleaning and Move-Outs, Companioning, Family Support.

Reflect

With Advance Care Planning, Daytime respite, Legacy Project or Life Review, Companioning, Family Support.

Rest

With Advance Care Planning, Daytime Respite and Companionship and Family Support.

Relief: The Overnight Vigil

We are honoured to offer vigil services to our clients and their families. Hours: 10 pm - 6 am (min 4 hr shift) Available in Packages of 8/16 and 24 hours. 

MAiD: Medical Assistance in Dying

MAiD Process Assistance & Coordination: from application to arranging the details of your death date to providing grief support to your loved ones afterwards, we are able to provide you with guidance, education, resources and support.

Assistance with Assessments: There are numerous criteria that must be met to organize assessments in support of your MAiD application. The path to MAiD can be confusing and an administrative burden. We are able to shepherd you through the process.

Life Preparation: To ensure you have as much control over your passing as possible - it is important to organize your affairs. We understand that can feel overwhelming. We offer Advance Care Planning, including Power of Attorney execution & Advance Directives to ensure your wishes and preferences are respected and carried out.

Intergenerational Family Mediation & Conflict Resolution: The MAiD process can involve a lot of emotions and desires to heal relationships that have been damaged over time. Our Doula is a trained & experienced Family and Intergenerational Mediator, skilled in facilitating productive discussions that can provide closure and peace.

Additional services can be arranged, including: Threshold Choir (Bedside Singing), Clutter Cleaning, Food Preparation, Garage Sales, Celebration of Life or Memorial, Funeral Arrangements

Pregnancy & Birth Loss:
An important aspect of Death Doula work is offering care to parents experiencing Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Medical Termination or Sudden Infant Loss. All of the services listed above can be customized to your personal needs.
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Pet Loss Companioning: 
One of the unique service, Pet Loss and Death Doula Services, for those beloved furry or feathered members of our families. Grieving the loss of a beloved pet can have a significant impact on emotional and psychological well being of individuals and family members.

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An End of Life Doula

  • Recognizes the importance of ceremony and meaningful transitions at the end of life

  • Honors the diverse shapes of family and community connections

  • Creates space for all expressions of grief, without judgment

  • Supports the individual in having the most peaceful, empowered experience possible

  • Has a working knowledge of the natural processes of dying and the emotional landscape of terminal illness

  • Helps individuals navigate and act on informed choices regarding their care

  • Understands the Canadian context of end-of-life options, tools, and legal considerations

  • Offers comfort—emotionally and physically—and brings a calm, grounded presence

  • Encourages clear communication among the individual, their loved ones, and care team

  • Holds space for dignity and legacy throughout the dying process

  • Respects each family member’s unique capacity to participate

Meet Our Facilitator

Feel free to connect with our facilitator to discuss your specific needs and to ensure the best fit for your situation.

We offer a variety of support and care services, facilitating a safe, open, inclusive space for all. 

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