A DEATH POSITIVE NETWORK OFFERING DEATH EDUCATION, CONNECTION and END OF LIFE PLANNING for DEATH DOULAS & OTHERS TOO!
LOWER MAINLAND - GREATER VANCOUVER
Christina Andreola, New Narrative Events & Memorials
Christina Andreola, New Narrative Events & Memorials
Christina Andreola, New Narrative Events & Memorials
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
Denise Brandon, Soul's Gentle Journey
Christina Andreola, New Narrative Events & Memorials
Christina Andreola, New Narrative Events & Memorials
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
Becky Carlsen, Loving Last Wishes
Christina Andreola, New Narrative Events & Memorials
Trevor Crean, Heritage Gardens Cemetery
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
Trevor Crean, Heritage Gardens Cemetery
Ngaio Davis, KORU Cremation | Burial | Ceremony
Trevor Crean, Heritage Gardens Cemetery
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
Angela Elemans, Dignity End of Life Care
Ngaio Davis, KORU Cremation | Burial | Ceremony
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
Chalsi Goetz
Brenna Jacobson, Integrative Yoga Therapy for Wellness
Karen Hendrickson, Take the Journey
Death Doula, Healer, Grief Guide
Blending modalities to honour and support the ever evolving challenges of one’s journey in grief or illness. Guiding to find peace in what was and what will be, bringing solace to the soul. Preparing, planning, healing, exploring, creating, companioning and supporting loved ones.
Location: North Vancouver, BC
Serving the North Shore and surrounding areas, virtually wherever you may reside
604-317-7871
Karen Hendrickson, Take the Journey
Brenna Jacobson, Integrative Yoga Therapy for Wellness
Karen Hendrickson, Take the Journey
Karen Hendrickson, Take the Journey Death Doula Network of BC
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
Co-Founder, Death Doula Network of BC
Location: Maple Ridge, BC
Serving Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley, and world wide via zoom
604-614-6696
Brenna Jacobson, Integrative Yoga Therapy for Wellness
Brenna Jacobson, Integrative Yoga Therapy for Wellness
Brenna Jacobson, Integrative Yoga Therapy for Wellness
Brenna Jacobson, Integrative Yoga Therapy for Wellness
Owner and Certified Instructor Somatic and Therapeutic Yoga Therapy,
End of Life Doula
Through physical and meditative practices, I educate students to become more self-aware, find contentment and peace in the body they live in, and learn how to retrain the brain and nervous system to move the body the way it was meant to move, through Somatic practices that allow them to regain their youthfulness and learn that we are meant to improve and grow from birth until the day we die.
This is a limitless process!
Also breathwork
and meditative techniques are taught.
Location: South Delta, BC
Serving Richmond, South Delta, Surrey including Fraser Valley to Chilliwack
Connie Jorsvik, Patient Pathways
Holly Medina, Chickadee Collective
Brenna Jacobson, Integrative Yoga Therapy for Wellness
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
Desiree Kranendijk, Contentus
Holly Medina, Chickadee Collective
Holly Medina, Chickadee Collective
End of Life Doula and Registered BC Care Aide/Community Health worker
Experienced in providing holistic end of life care and support. Genuinely committed to helping the dying person and their loved ones plan their end-of-life journey.
I provide patience, generosity, a sense of humour, kindness and a solid core of stability when faced with the loss of our own life or a loved one.
Location: North Vancouver
Serving North and West Vancouver & surrounding areas
604-328-6258
Holly Medina, Chickadee Collective
Holly Medina, Chickadee Collective
Holly Medina, Chickadee Collective
Holly Medina, Chickadee Collective
Death Doula
Offerings include Therapeutic Recreation, Death Doula services, and Reiki Massage. As an intuitive experienced health care worker, I’ve come too see that the medical model tends to the diagnosis, but not to the needs of person or their family/friends. This is where Chickadee Collective steps in, with planning, advocacy, kindness and support.
Location: White Rock, BC
Serving White Rock, BC, surrounding areas, and virtually worldwide.
Travel options also possible.
778-231-6749
Laurie LaGrange Hurtubise, ANORA Cremation Burial and Events
Laurie LaGrange Hurtubise, ANORA Cremation Burial and Events
Laurie LaGrange Hurtubise, ANORA Cremation Burial and Events
Laurie LaGrange Hurtubise, ANORA Cremation Burial and Events
Funeral Director, Embalmer, Event Coordinator
As a locally owned and operated provider of Professional Funeral Services and End of Life Events, ANORA serves with care, empathy, patience and creativity. Our goal is to launch grief in a healthy way. We must acknowledge that none of us are well at that difficult time and ensure that everyone is getting the support and assistance that they need. Passion for serving our community well is what drives us.
We are called to serve the bereaved, deceased and those who are willing to accept the reality that each of our days are numbered, regardless of our age. We empower people to reflect on what they want for their end of life care and create a safe environment for end of life discussion. This may include conversations with End of Life Doulas, Notaries, Estate Planners, Grief Recovery Specialists or Pre-arrangement Specialists.
Location: Coquitlam, BC
Serving Lower Mainland Vancouver www.anoralife.com
604-475-7322
604-475-PEACE
Christa Ovenell, Death's Apprentice
Laurie LaGrange Hurtubise, ANORA Cremation Burial and Events
Laurie LaGrange Hurtubise, ANORA Cremation Burial and Events
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
Cara Ramage, Life Life and Embrace Death
Laurie LaGrange Hurtubise, ANORA Cremation Burial and Events
Amy Reedman, The Blending Bar Aromatherapy & Wellness
Cara Ramage, Live Life and Embrace Death
Emerging End of Life Doula
- End of Life Planning
- Living Funeral Meditations
- Sitting Vigil with dying patients
- Legacy Projects
Location: Maple Ridge, BC
Serving the Lower Mainland
www.livelifeandembracedeath.com
604-613-0396
Amy Reedman, The Blending Bar Aromatherapy & Wellness
Amy Reedman, The Blending Bar Aromatherapy & Wellness
Amy Reedman, The Blending Bar Aromatherapy & Wellness
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
Amy Reedman, The Blending Bar Aromatherapy & Wellness
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
Megan Sheldon, Be Ceremonial
Amy Reedman, The Blending Bar Aromatherapy & Wellness
Jody Roberts, Embrace Care Doula
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
Pamela Stadnyk, End of Life Matters
Pamela Stadnyk, End of Life Matters
Pamela Stadnyk, End of Life Matters
Pamela Stadnyk, BSN MEd,End of Life Matters
End of Life Doula Energy Healing Practitioner
As a retired Nurse Instructor with the Faculty of Health at a local University, my BSN and MEd, are strong clinical training foundations to support my work in providing the personal services of an End of Life Doula and Energy Healing Practitioner.With my years in the Health Care profession and my Volunteer Hospice experience I am well positioned to support you in your End of Life Care and Planning needs.
Location: South Surrey/White Rock, BC
778-549-5260
Willow EOL Education and Planning
Pamela Stadnyk, End of Life Matters
Pamela Stadnyk, End of Life Matters
Reena Lazar and Michelle Pante
Willow EOL Education and Planning
Founders
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
Learn more about Reena and Michelle
Debra Woods, Sacred Passage
Pamela Stadnyk, End of Life Matters
Debra Woods, Sacred Passage
Debra Woods, Sacred Passage
End of Life Doula
For 32 years I have been a birth & postpartum doula providing care to families during their pregnancy and birth. My depth of wisdom in supporting people’s emotional and spiritual well-being during a time of profound transformation (new life coming into this world) also serves those who are transitioning from this world.
After my dad’s death I felt called to assist those coming to the end of life. In 2018 I completed training and graduated from the Conscious Dying Institute’s Sacred Passage Doula program. I recognize significant parallels with the intuitive art of ‘holding space’ for ‘conscious birthing’ and the ‘conscious dying’ journeys. Both are sacred rites of passage.
Services:
· Advance Care Plan – support in preparation for death
· End of Life Companion
· Provide support for the individual to carry out specific spiritual or religious practices
· Sitting Vigil with the dying person
· Support for families and loved ones through the grieving process
· Provide respite care for family members
· Offer to visit families after death to talk about and reflect on their experiences.
Location: Vancouver, BC
Serving Metro Vancouver, and virtually anywhere you reside
VANCOUVER & GULF ISLANDS
Chris Benesch, Earth's Option
Erin Chambers, Before Your Last Breath
Erin Chambers, Before Your Last Breath
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
Erin Chambers, Before Your Last Breath
Erin Chambers, Before Your Last Breath
Erin Chambers, Before Your Last Breath
Erin Chambers, Before Your Last Breath
End Of Life Doula,
Willow EOL Educator™,
Holistic Life / Health Coach
Life and Death Coach-individual or group setting
Working with clients and families to educate, advocate, and understand choices
Assisting with Advanced Care Plans
and Legacy Projects
Workshops-both on Death and Life subjects
Holding Space-monthly meetings which create a space to have conversations about death
Location: Parksville, BC
Serving Parksville and surrounding area
Victoria to Campbell River
World wide via zoom
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 | Pet Death Doula
Death positive advocate + community death educator serving individuals, families and other small groups navigating significant loss.
I am 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
Text or call 647-828-8683
Carol Elliott, Saying Goodbye
Rachel Greene, Compassion Counselling
Madeline Christie, Daisy Deathcare
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
Elaine, Goodbyes Matter
Rachel Greene, Compassion Counselling
Rachel Greene, Compassion Counselling
End of Life Doula
Licensed Willow EOL Educator
Advance Care PlanningLiving LegaciesDeep ConversationsGeneral ErrandsResearch & ResourcesConversation Facilitation
Location: Victoria, BC
Serving Victoria & surrounding area
604-700-7226
Rachel Greene, Compassion Counselling
Rachel Greene, Compassion Counselling
Rachel Greene, Compassion Counselling
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
Jilly Hyndman, the heartrageous coach
Shannon Marshall, Centrepiece Writing Studio
Shannon Marshall, Centrepiece Writing Studio
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
Shannon Marshall, Centrepiece Writing Studio
Shannon Marshall, Centrepiece Writing Studio
Shannon Marshall, Centrepiece Writing Studio
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 & CINDEA
Shannon Marshall, Centrepiece Writing Studio
Barbara McMillan, Accompany You to the Sunset
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
Janet O'Dell, Dynamic Journey End of Life Doula
Barbara McMillan, Accompany You to the Sunset
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
Karly Morrison, Death Rituals
Janet O'Dell, Dynamic Journey End of Life Doula
Janet O'Dell, Dynamic Journey End of Life Doula
Professional Death Guide
Palliative Care Provider
I provide End of Life Care & Planning services with a focus on preparation of necessary documents, assisting with access to resources, exploring personalized ritual & ceremony, as well as environmentally conscious burials.
Additionally, as a professional photographer, I offer portrait services at the end of life, for burials/ceremonies, or for the deceased.
I also provide professional website/email/logo packages for Death Workers.
Location: Nanaimo, BC
Serving: : in person - all of Vancouver Island,
virtually - all of Canada
Janet O'Dell, Dynamic Journey End of Life Doula
Janet O'Dell, Dynamic Journey End of Life Doula
Janet O'Dell, Dynamic Journey End of Life Doula
Janet O'Dell, Dynamic Journey Founder & End of Life Doula
Leader, DDNBC - Vancouver Island Division
Family & Loved Ones Support
Terminal Illness Companion
End of Life Care Planning
Advance Care Planning
Grief & Loss Support for Adults & Children Facilitator & Educator
Legacy & Rituals
Clairvoyant Healer
Location: Comox Valley
Serving Comox Valley and the surrounding area
Brooke Arnold-Rochette, Fire & Honey Ceremonies
Brooke Arnold-Rochette, Fire & Honey Ceremonies
Brooke Arnold-Rochette, Fire & Honey Ceremonies
Brooke Arnold-Rochette, Fire & Honey Ceremonies
MA, Nature-Based Ritual Guide and Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant
As a Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant ©, combined with over a decade of practice and training in ecopsychology (M.A.), I can support you in crafting a ceremony or personal rituals in relationship with the natural world.
Having trained as a storyteller and creative writer, story-tracking and the creation of empowering narrative are at the heart of my approach.
Location: Victoria, BC
Serving Coast Salish South Island territory (Greater Victoria, Cowichan, Salt Spring Island) and online
250-882-3956
Brooke Arnold-Rochette, Fire & Honey Ceremonies
Brooke Arnold-Rochette, Fire & Honey Ceremonies
Andria Lee Winters, MscD
Brooke Arnold-Rochette, Fire & Honey Ceremonies
Andria Lee Winters, MscD
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
OKANAGAN & INTERIOR
Claudette Bouchard Consulting Inc.
Jo-Anne Haun, End of Life Alternatives
Claudette Bouchard Consulting Inc.
Claudette Bouchard, Consulting Inc.
Conscious Dying Educator, End of Life Doula, End of Life Coach
I’m an End of Life Doula working one-on-one with the dying person and provide support to the family.
Through education I encourage the community to become familiar with death and their mortality.
Location: Vernon, BC
Serving S.W. Interior of BC and Western Canada via technology
250-938-4345
Darcy Feth, IG Wealth Management
Jo-Anne Haun, End of Life Alternatives
Claudette Bouchard Consulting Inc.
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
Jo-Anne Haun, End of Life Alternatives
Jo-Anne Haun, End of Life Alternatives
Jo-Anne Haun, End of Life Alternatives
Death Doula, Educator Facilitator & Speaker
Co-Creator & Founder,
Location: Kelowna, BC
Serving the Okanagan Region
250-215-6817
Tamara McLellan, Wild Breath
Leia Morris, BMO Trust Company
Jo-Anne Haun, End of Life Alternatives
Founder, End of Life Doula
Wild Breath’s mission is to bring sacred ceremony and reverence to the moments that take our breath away: life, death & rites of passage. “I want to help people show up for the entire range of being ALIVE, right up to the moment we die.”Tamara is a 35 year old solo mama who lives in the Okanagan and is excited to embark on a new journey as an End of Life Doula.
I believe Death is a ceremony. I conduct yoga nidra meditations (deeply healing relaxation meditations), natal chart readings (to deeply validate ones ability to live out it’s soul purpose), and end of life rituals and ceremony for your loved one and for family members.
Location: Kelowna, BC
Serving Kelowna to the Kootenay Border
250-470-5905
Celebrant Alison Moore
Leia Morris, BMO Trust Company
Leia Morris, BMO Trust Company
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
Leia Morris, BMO Trust Company
Leia Morris, BMO Trust Company
Leia Morris, BMO Trust Company
Estate & Trust Associate
BMO Trust Company’s core work involves managing Estates, Trusts and Power of Attorney administration for our clients. This also includes acting as Agent for Executor, Power of Attorney, or Trustee.
Leia has 15 years experience working in the financial industry, the last 9 years
working specifically with Estates and Trusts.
As a Trust Associate, Leia works closely with the other members of the Trust Team assisting clients with life changing events that require administration and guidance for Trusts, Estates and Power of Attorneys. Leia takes pride in providing comfort while managing files during one of the most difficult times in a client’s life. In her spare time she enjoys the outdoors, spending time with family and drumming.
Location: 294 Bernard Ave, 2nd Flr, Kelowna BC V1Y 6N4
Serving the Interior and Northern BC
www.bmo.com/privatewealth/services/trusts-and-estates/
Alexandra Mushahwar, Your Ceremony by Alex
Zu Peters, 2 Apples a Day Counselling & Personal Growth
Zu Peters, 2 Apples a Day Counselling & Personal Growth
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
Zu Peters, 2 Apples a Day Counselling & Personal Growth
Zu Peters, 2 Apples a Day Counselling & Personal Growth
Zu Peters, 2 Apples a Day Counselling & Personal Growth
MA Counselling Psychology, Registered Clinical Counsellor
I have been a keen student, observer and connector to life and people for over 50 years. After about 11 years of working through a personal growth and counselling company, I obtained a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, now known as Sofia University (Palo Alto, California). I am a trained EMDR counsellor, a Certified EAP counsellor and am approved by the Ministry of Justice, Victim Services. My intention in my practice is to hold the space for my clients to be fully listened to, to explore, observe, contemplate, argue, realize, relax, feel and find clarity on whatever comes up for them. This exploration takes place in a safe and mutually reflective environment in the fulfilment of each client’s very own unique goals and in his/her own unique ways.
Location: Kelowna, BC
Servicing the South Okanagan
250-764-1915
Bonita Summers, Spirit Kelowna
Zu Peters, 2 Apples a Day Counselling & Personal Growth
Keri-Lynn Turney, Sacred Departure
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
Keri-Lynn Turney, Sacred Departure
Keri-Lynn Turney, Sacred Departure
Keri-Lynn Turney, Sacred Departure
Keri-Lynn Turney, Sacred Departure
Founder, Cert. End-of-Life Doula
Companion Care
End-of-Life Planning
Legacy Work
Education and Speaking
Death Care Writing
Location: Kelowna, BC
Serving Kelowna in person, virtually worldwide
https://www.sacreddeparture.com/
Holly Wanlin, Shawanda
Keri-Lynn Turney, Sacred Departure
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 BC
Nicola Finch, CCDCNetwork / Cariboo Natural Burial Sanctuary
Nicola Finch, CCDCNetwork / Cariboo Natural Burial Sanctuary
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
Nicola Finch, CCDCNetwork / Cariboo Natural Burial Sanctuary
ALBERTA
Bonnie Hoffmann, Pine Box Funerals Inc.
Bonnie Hoffmann, Pine Box Funerals Inc.
Bonnie Hoffmann, Pine Box Funerals Inc.
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 PlanningDeath Care, Cremation, Burial, Caskets/Urns, Celebrant/OfficiantEstate Administration.
Location: Sherwood Park, AB
Serving the Sherwood Park, and Edmonton Area
780-910-6432
Michele King, The Last Gift
Bonnie Hoffmann, Pine Box Funerals Inc.
Bonnie Hoffmann, Pine Box Funerals Inc.
Founder, End of Life Doula
Advance Care Planning
End of Life Care Services
Grief Support
Planning - Presence - Passage
Location: West Central Alberta
Serving West Central Alberta and the Province of Alberta via online
403-396-9594
Lori Lucki, Celebrant
Bonnie Hoffmann, Pine Box Funerals Inc.
Janet Pillay, Dying the Dream
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
Chantal Soucy - With Dignity Death Doula
Janet Pillay, Dying the Dream
End of Life Doula & Consultant
Dying the Dream provides comprehensive, compassionate 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.
To live each moment to the fullest as one approaches end of life is just a dream to many. Dying the Dream offers the tools that can bring this within reach for everyone.
Convenient packages have been designed to capture the full extent of support available including space clearing, end of life planning, vigils, MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying) and bereavement support.
Come be inspired, motivated and liberated to experience an enriched end of life, chock full of purpose and meaning.
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Serving Calgary & Surrounding Area
403.680.6441
Chantal Soucy - With Dignity Death Doula
Chantal Soucy - With Dignity Death Doula
Chantal Soucy - With Dignity Death Doula
With Dignity Death Doula Services
Chantal - Certified Death Doula (she/her/they)
End-of-life and care for you or a loved one (person or pet) and after death support for your family.
Offering respite care and companion care as well. Simple Services to full packages available for the support you are looking for.
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Serving all of the Calgary region (CMR)
www.withdignitydoula.ca withdignity.deathdoula@gmail.com
Ashley White, Everglow End of Life Care
Chantal Soucy - With Dignity Death Doula
Chantal Soucy - With Dignity Death Doula
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
manitoba
Quinn Hunter, Hunter Funerals
Michelle Stokotelny, The Spirit Guided Path
Quinn Hunter, Hunter Funerals
Death Care Consultant, Owner, Licensed Funeral Director
Hunter Funerals is re-imagining death care. We are a full-service funeral home dedicated to creating meaningful and authentic end-of-life experiences for our clients and their families.
We combine modern sensibilities with the wisdom of our ancestors to infuse death with the reverence it deserves.
Our focus on green burials, home vigils, holistic planning and death-positive education serves the community's growing desire for autonomy, transparency, meaning, and connection in the realm of death care.
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Serving Winnipeg and surrounding areas
204-202-7242
Michelle Stokotelny, The Spirit Guided Path
Quinn Hunter, Hunter Funerals
Michelle Stokotelny, The Spirit Guided Path
Michelle Stokotelny, The Spirit Guided Path
Michelle Stokotelny, The Spirit Guided Path
Michelle Stokotelny, The Spirit Guided Path
End of Life Doula
Michelle completed her End of Life Doula training with Douglas College in January 2020, and has joined the End of Life Doula Association of Canada as a full member in January 2021.
With all of her previous experiences, both in the realms of counselling and mediumship, Michelle is offering her services now to help people and their families with end of life choices, wishes, and preparations.
Michelle is also an Animal Companion End of Life Doula who will support animals and their families.
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Serving: Winnipeg and surrounding areas (in person when applicable), also available for Zoom sessions globally
www.TheSpiritGuidedPath.com
SpiritGuidedPath@gmail.com
Michelle Stokotelny, The Spirit Guided Path
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
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
Denyse Burns, Dying to Talk
Leslie Buller-Hayes, StoneHedge Transitions
Jenn Chalifoux, Tree Rings Death Doula Home Support
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
Sarah Farr & Ruth MacKay, Wishstone Compassionate Partners in End of Life Planning & Care
Jenn Chalifoux, Tree Rings Death Doula Home Support
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
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
Servicing the Toronto Area
Helen Grymaloski, Blueberry Road End of Life Doula Services
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
Helen Grymaloski, Blueberry Road
Providing support for the many different roads travelled by the dying and their caregivers, focusing on personal wishes and desires, self-care and preparation.
Excited to host the courageous life/death conversations along the way in her virtual (for now) Campfire Chats.
You can design a Creative Life/Care Plan documenting what’s important to you.
Creating meaningful Legacy Project gifts for our loved ones before we die and meaningful creations in memory of our loved ones who have passed as well.
Guidance and available resources for advanced planning, advocacy, grief, self care and those who can support you.
Location: Vermilion Bay, NW Ontario
Serving NW Ontario (Sunset Country) in person (when possible)
and available virtually
blueberryroad.lifedoula@gmail.com
807-220-3649
Lesley James, Last Wishes Consulting
Lesley James, Last Wishes Consulting
Lesley James, Last Wishes Consulting
Lesley James, Last Wishes Consulting
End of Life Planner, Consultant, and Educator
- Advance Care Planning, Substitute Decision
- Legacy Projects & Digital Memories
- Post Death Education, Green Burial
- Grief & Bereavement Support
- Near & Dear to my Heart: Individuals with Rare or Auto-Immune Diseases, Alzheimer's & Dementia Patients, Individuals with Disabilities, People Experiencing Homelessness
Location: Markham, Ontario
Serving York Region, Toronto, Durham Region and Halton/Peel Region
lastwishesconsulting@gmail.com
647-473-4006
Lesley James, Last Wishes Consulting
Lesley James, Last Wishes Consulting
Chrystal Toop, Blackbird Medicines
Lesley James, Last Wishes Consulting
Chrystal Toop, Blackbird Medicines
Chrystal Toop, Blackbird Medicines
Owner/Indigenous Counsellor & Life Spectrum Doula
This social enterprise works to reclaim teachings and empower caregivers through spiritual and cultural education, training and wellness services.
Location: Renfrew County, Ontario
Serving: Ontario
Chrystal Toop, Blackbird Medicines
atlantic canada
Sarina Selig, Enlightened Departures- End-of-Life Doula Services
Sarina Selig, Enlightened Departures- End-of-Life Doula Services
Sarina Selig, Enlightened Departures- End-of-Life Doula Services
Sarina Selig, Enlightened Departures- End-of-Life Doula Services
Sarina Selig, Enlightened Departures- End-of-Life Doula Services
Sarina Selig - End-of-Life Doula and Registered Nurse
Enlightened Departures walks alongside others in preparation for, during and after end of life.
Offering services for Advance Care Planning, ritual work, vigilling, legacy projects, art-therapy, Reiki and crystal healing, and grief and bereavement support.
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Serving Nova Scotia and the Maritimes
enlighteneddepartures@gmail.com
Sarina Selig, Enlightened Departures- End-of-Life Doula Services
united states
Martha Heymann, Together Forward Doula
Jennifer O'Brien, Hospice Doctor's Widow
Martha Heymann, Together Forward Doula
Martha Heymann, Together Forward Doula
Founder
I provide non-medical, holistic planning & support for those with a life changing diagnosis, and their caretakers.
I am deeply passionate about normalizing the narrative around death, and companioning individuals through their own dying journey.
It matters not to me one’s chosen faith, if any, one’s chosen love, or the color of their beautiful skin.
I offer private and group Vigil Planning sessions, as well as Writing Your Own Story obituary workshops.
As a certified MIDEO Advanced Care Planning Educator, I assist individuals concerned with their future patient safety, obtain an Advanced Directive and Physicians Order on video that they carry in their wallets.
It is important to me to offer my time to Veterans without a family at the end of their lives, to hear their story and sit bedside.
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Serving Corpus Christi, Texas in-person and elsewhere via zoom/email/phone
www.togetherforwarddoula.com
togetherforwarddoula@gmail.com
361-442-4206
Jennifer O'Brien, Hospice Doctor's Widow
Martha Heymann, Together Forward Doula
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