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Last breaths, last rights, Grim Reaper, fear, finality, homecoming, release. There, I mentioned words that are most likely ones you think...

Death doulas are on the rise and here to take the fear out of dying. Let’s face it; we are all going to die one day. If you had the...

Dear Friends, I have a book I would like to recommend. It is one that I read a lifetime ago. It is called The Five People You Meet In...

The loss and grief of a loved one drew me to research the valuable role that a death doula provides. Marg, my beloved sister-in-law who...

For over 20 years, I’ve worked as a nurse in long-term care, providing care and companionship to people in their most vulnerable moments....

Dear Friends, I am writing with a wonderful book recommendation. I recently read the book, The Collected Regrets of Clover  by Mikki...

It’s been almost three years since I first shared the story of my grandson Eric – his life, his death, and the grief that followed. That...

"True genius is knowing when to say nothing, to allow the experience, the moment itself, to carry the message, to say what needs to be...

Problem Statement: Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) is currently hindered by excessive regulatory restrictions, making it difficult for...

Dear Friends, I am writing to recommend a book that I think you would find helpful. It's called Empty Arms: Coping with Miscarriage,...

Raise your hand if you have ever thought or uttered the words, “Death/IPLD Doula work is my soul’s calling or soul’s purpose”. If you...

Dear Friends, How to Say Goodbye : The Wisdom of Hospice Caregivers by Wendy MacNaughton is a simple, beautiful, comforting, and honest...

Dear Friends, I recently finished a book that I think you would find deeply moving and thought-provoking, and I couldn’t wait to share it...

Years ago, I dedicated time to producing Legacy Interview Videos for the senior clients I worked with. While I handled the technical...

As I sit at my kitchen table, surrounded by course materials, notes on end-of-life care, and a growing stack of books on grief and...

Dear Friends, I hope this post finds you well and happy. I recently readig a book called The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch. I have a lot...

Termination For Medical Reasons ( TFMR) is about love, life and death. TFMR is a medical intervention that may be needed to end a...

In a world where we are constantly bombarded by information, schedules, and to-do lists, one of the most difficult—and often...

We are missing out in Canada by not celebrating our deceased loved ones like we could. There are several countries, most notably Mexico,...

Dear Friends, I just finished reading the most wonderful non-fiction book called The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life’s...