End of Life

End of Life Companion

Death is a difficult subject. It’s an inevitable part of life, yet we distance ourselves from it, until it’s unavoidable. No one knows exactly what happens when we pass, but it’s wise to settle what needs to be settled, before we move on. Sometimes resistance or fear of the unknown need to be released. Other times relationships are asking for attention. Perhaps you have awakened a hunger for spirituality and need an ally to flesh out important ideas or themes. Let’s sit, adjourn and contemplate together. Let’s join our souls for this sacred process and discover new things along the way. I open my heart to you and hope to create a safe container where you are free to be vulnerable in complete confidentiality.

 I am here to support you and your loved ones; let me hold your hand and walk with you. Let us honour you through a medley of offerings including rituals, meaningful conversation, creative activities, prayer, mindfulness and physical touch. Let’s work towards creating a peaceful and loving expression of surrender by finding wholeness in the ultimate letting go.

Death Doula Scope Of Practice

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Emotional Support

  • Presence
  • Confidant
  • Companionship
  • Respect of autonomy
  • Safe space holder
  • Death accompaniment                (not on-call)
  • “Difficult” conversations
  • Grief support
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End of Life Preparation

  • Basic support in end-of-life planning
  • Creative attendance to last wishes
  • Scribe
  • Connector to resources
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Physical Support

  • Comfort care
  • Gentle touch and massage
  • Hand holding
  • Hair brushing
  • Moisturizing/anointing
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Passing Time

  • Activities, games and projects
  • Reading
  • Music
  • Art
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Support for Loved Ones

  • Ceremony planning
  • Assistance in grief process
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Spiritual Support

  • Spiritual contemplation
  • Ancestral medicine practitioner
  • Ceremonies/rituals
  • Mantra and prayer
  • Mindfulness
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Time Management

  • Schedules
  • Organizing meals, visits, chores, etc.
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Everyday Support

  • Basic cooking
  • Basic housework
  • Pet support
  • Organization
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Out of Scope

  • No bathing, toileting, dressing
  • No cleaning human waste, blood or vomit
  • No administering medication
  • No changing dressings, tubes, catheters, etc.
  • No mental health crisis
  • No being “on call”
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End Of Life Intake Form

Please fill out the questionnaire as openly as possible. Information regarding your physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual wellness helps me determine whether I am a good fit to support you in End of Life. Details of your process are held in confidentiality.

*The support provided is non-medical and does not replace the role of a doctor, nurse or hospice worker.