End of Life Care
Empowered End of Life Planning & Holistic Care
MAiD Support
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) is a deeply personal choice, and navigating the process can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to face it alone. As an End-of-Life Doula, I provide compassionate, non-judgmental support to individuals and families considering or seeking MAiD. Whether you’re gathering information, preparing for the journey ahead, or supporting a loved one, I am here to walk beside you with warmth, understanding, and care.
How I Can Help
Understanding the Process – I offer gentle, clear guidance on what to expect when pursuing MAiD in Canada, including eligibility requirements and the legal process.
Emotional and Practical Support – From holding space for difficult conversations to helping with planning and logistics, I provide steady, compassionate ccompaniment every step of the way.
Support for Families and Loved Ones – MAiD affects not only the person who chooses it but also their loved ones. I offer heartfelt support to family and friends, helping them navigate grief, emotions, and practical concerns.
Creating a Peaceful Experience – Whether it’s helping to set up a comfortable environment, providing a calm presence, or guiding loved ones, I can help make the experience as meaningful and peaceful as possible.
Aftercare and Grief Support – The journey does not end when a loved one passes. I offer compassionate bereavement support to help families process their grief and honour their loved one’s life.
Artwork by Erin Hanson
“Preparing for death is not about fearing the end, but about ensuring the journey there is peaceful, meaningful, and filled with love.”
What is MAiD in Canada?
Medical Assistance in Dying is a legal option in Canada for individuals who meet specific criteria and wish to have greater control over their end-of-life process. It’s a decision that carries deep personal meaning, and having the right support can make all the difference.
As of October 30, 2024, Quebec became the first province in Canada to allow individuals to make advance requests for MAiD. This landmark decision paves the way for a more compassionate approach to end-of-life care, ensuring that individuals who meet the necessary conditions can have their wishes respected even if they lose the capacity to communicate them later. This step forward gives hope that other provinces and territories will follow, making advance requests more widely accessible across Canada.
Artwork by Christine Morin
Why This Matters to Me
Ever since I was a child, I have believed that every person should have the right to choose a peaceful death if they are suffering and wish to end their life. In June 2016, Parliament passed legislation giving eligible Canadians access to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). While the process has many safeguards in place and follows a thorough, meticulous path, I have seen how simply applying for MAiD can be validating and reassuring. Many people go through the process, are approved, and ultimately choose not to proceed—but knowing they have the choice brings them a profound sense of peace. I believe MAiD offers something incredibly important: a sense of empowerment, autonomy, and dignity in the face of the unknown.
As an end-of-life doula, my role is to walk this path with you, offering comfort, steadiness, and acceptance at each step. Choosing a planned death brings our mortality into sharp focus—it makes the inevitable feel real in a way that allows for deep reflection. It is a rare opportunity to attend to unfinished business: to say the things that need saying, write letters, record messages, or simply be present with loved ones in a meaningful way. If this is something that calls to you, I can help support you through it.
Facing death isn’t just about the end. It’s about what becomes possible when we stop running from the truth of our mortality. It’s about the connections we deepen, the love we express, the presence we allow. In turning toward death, we often discover what it truly means to live.
“It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on Earth - and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up - that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had.”
—Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
