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Death is one of the few experiences every human being will face, yet it remains one of the least talked about. In many ways, our culture is deeply uncomfortable with death, often avoiding conversations about it until we have no choice. I know this because I used to be that person. Photo from Wix. I would shield my children from funerals or viewings of family members, and I felt almost annoyed at the idea that anyone might expect me to be comfortable with it. When my children

Dear Friends, I just finished reading a great book that I think would help explain a death doula’s role for you. It's called Cultivating the Doula Heart: Essentials of Compassionate Care by Francesca Lynn ArnoldyI know you expressed an interest in becoming a death doula, as have I. This book is part “how-to guide” and part hopeful manifesto. It helps explain the difference moving from sympathy to empathy to compassion, and also has some contemplative exercises. The book is b

Death isn’t a medical event—it’s a human one. As a death doula, I have the privilege of walking alongside individuals and their families in one of the most intimate chapters of life: the end. My role isn’t to cure or diagnose but to hold space, provide comfort, and guide people through what can often feel like uncharted and overwhelming territory. Photo from Wix. In British Columbia, end-of-life care is evolving. More families are seeking support that is as emotional and spir