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End of Life Doula Support

An end-of-life doula walks beside individuals and families during one of life’s most tender transitions. Just as birth doulas welcome new life into the world, I help ease the passage out of it—with compassion, presence, and love.

 

My role is not to “fix” or “change” what is happening, but to hold space, offer comfort, and help create meaning in those final days and moments. Together, we can weave in rituals, conversations, and care that reflect who you are and what matters most.

 

I believe everyone deserves a dignified death—a passing that feels gentle, intentional, and true to their spirit. Too often, death is surrounded by fear, silence, and unnecessary struggle. But when we meet it with openness and support, death can become less about fear and more about love. It can be a time of deep connection, of honoring a life well-lived, and of allowing both the one leaving and those left behind to find peace.

 

How we die matters, and we all deserve to be held with dignity, grace, and compassion as we make that final journey.

What I Offer

✨ Every soul deserves to be seen, heard,

and honored as they journey home. ✨

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How I Hold Space at the End of Life

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A Calm Presence – Sitting with you in stillness, offering comfort, peace, and gentle companionship.

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Emotional & Spiritual Nurturing – Walking alongside you through fear, uncertainty, or tender emotions with compassion and care.

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Preparing for Death – Gently guiding conversations and supporting the creation of advance care directives so your wishes are clearly known and respected.

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Sacred Vigil – Helping create a peaceful, meaningful atmosphere for the final days and moments.

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Living Funerals – Facilitating gatherings that allow you to celebrate your life, share memories, and receive love while you are here to feel it.

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Honoring Your Story – Weaving legacy projects, rituals, or simple conversations that celebrate your life and essence.

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Family Support – Holding space for your loved ones, offering them rest, reassurance, and guidance as they walk beside you.

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Sacred Ceremony & Ritual – Creating moments of beauty and meaning that reflect your spirit and bring comfort.

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Companioning in Grief – Walking gently with those left behind, offering a hand, a heart, and a listening ear.

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Let's Chat...

If you feel called to explore this kind of support, I would be honored to offer a free consultation. This gentle conversation is a chance for us to connect, discuss your wishes, and see if this work feels right for you and your loved ones. Because I believe everyone deserves access to a dignified and supported death, my fees are offered on a sliding scale, adjusted to your financial resources. To begin, you’re welcome to reach out to me at lisa@crookedcrownofgems.ca.

I would like to acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This land is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship,” first signed in 1725, which established an ongoing relationship between the Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik Peoples and the Crown. These treaties recognized the Mi’kmaq’s rights to their land and resources, and they remain living agreements to this day.​

 

I also wish to honour the legacy and contributions of African Nova Scotians, whose communities have been an integral part of the province for over 400 years. These communities have deep roots, resilience, and cultural influence that continue to shape Nova Scotia today.We are all Treaty People, and we are called to live in right relations with one another and with this land.

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