End of Life & Death Support
What is a death doula?
An End-of-Life or Death Doula is a trained, non-medical support companion who helps individuals and their loved ones navigate the emotional, practical, and spiritual aspects of dying, death, and grief. Much like a birth doula supports the arrival of life, a death doula supports the departure — offering presence, guidance, and comfort during one of life’s most profound transitions.
Death doulas provide a wide range of support based on each person’s unique needs and wishes. This can include assisting with advance care planning, facilitating conversations about end-of-life choices, creating meaningful rituals and legacy projects, providing vigil support, and holding space for families before, during, and after death.
At its heart, death doula work is about ensuring that this final chapter is approached with dignity, compassion, and intention — helping individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered to make choices that reflect their values and beliefs.
Death Doula Support Package
Death Doula Support Package
Advanced Care Planning
.Preparing for the end of life can feel overwhelming, but thoughtful planning can bring clarity and peace of mind. Our doulas provide:
Personalized Care Planning: Assistance in creating Advance Directives and care plans that honor your values, beliefs, and preferences.
Guidance on Legal and Healthcare Decisions: Support with Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders, and other important documents.
Facilitated Conversations: Compassionate guidance in discussing your wishes with family members and healthcare providers to ensure your choices are understood and respected.
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2 personalized planning sessions (1.5–2 hours each) to explore and document your wishes, values, and priorities.
Guidance in creating Advance Directives, Living Wills, and Power of Attorney documents.
Support in preparing for and facilitating important conversations with family and healthcare providers.
Resources and templates to support continued planning after sessions are complete.
Investment: $200.00 + HST
Additional planning hours available at $45/hour.
Other Packages Available
Respite Care
Providing care for a loved one at the end of life can be physically, emotionally, and spiritually demanding. Our respite care support offers caregivers a compassionate pause, giving you time to rest, recharge, and tend to your own well-being while knowing your loved one is in safe, attentive hands. Whether you need a few hours, an overnight stay, or regular support, our trained end-of-life doulas provide empathetic care, companionship, and comfort, helping both caregivers and their loved ones navigate this profound journey with dignity and peace.
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8 hours of compassionate in-home or facility-based respite support.
Dedicated time for caregiver rest while ensuring your loved one receives companionship, gentle care, and emotional support.
Light practical support such as meal preparation, household tasks, or coordinating care.
Flexible scheduling to meet the needs of families, available during the day or overnight.
Investment: $400.00 + HST
Additional hours available at $50/hour.
Vigil Support
Being present during the final hours is a profound and meaningful part of the end-of-life journey. Our doulas provide:
Continuous Presence: Attentive bedside support during the final days or hours, ensuring comfort, dignity, and peace for both your loved one and your family.
Creating a Comforting Environment: Guidance on using music, aromatherapy, lighting, and personalized rituals to foster a serene and supportive space.
Facilitating Meaningful Moments: Support in navigating final conversations and moments of closure with care and sensitivity
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12 hours of continuous bedside support during the final days or hours.
Assistance creating a peaceful and sacred environment with music, aromatherapy, lighting, and rituals.
Guidance for family members in participating in meaningful moments of closure.
Dedicated presence to ensure comfort, dignity, and support for both your loved one and their circle.
Investment: Starting at 480.00 + HST
Additional support available at $40/hour daytime or $50/hour overnight.
Emotional, Spiritual, and Practical Support
The end-of-life journey encompasses far more than medical care—it touches the emotional, spiritual, and practical aspects of life. Our doulas provide:
Compassionate Emotional Support: A safe, nonjudgmental space to explore fears, emotions, and final wishes.
Holistic and Spiritual Guidance: Practices such as meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and legacy storytelling to honor the whole person.
Practical Assistance: Help with daily tasks for individuals and families, including meal preparation, light housekeeping, and companionship.
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5 one-hour holistic support sessions focused on emotional well-being, spiritual exploration, and practical guidance.
Space to process emotions, fears, and reflections with compassionate listening.
Practices such as breathwork, meditation, storytelling, or mindfulness woven into care.
Light practical support including assistance with daily tasks, organizing space, or coordinating resources.
Investment: $225.00 + HST
Additional sessions available at $45/hour.
Legacy Projects & Meaningful Keepsakes
Honouring a life well-lived can provide deep comfort and meaning for families. Our doulas offer:
Personalized Legacy Projects: Assistance with written memoirs, audio recordings, video messages, and other ways to preserve memories for loved ones.
Memory Keepsakes: Creation of heartfelt items such as handwritten letters, fingerprint jewelry, and memory books.
Custom Rituals and Ceremonies: Guidance in designing meaningful celebrations or rituals that reflect a person’s life, values, and spirit.
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3 hours of collaborative sessions to capture memories and stories in meaningful ways.
Assistance creating legacy items such as letters, audio or video recordings, memory books, or keepsakes.
Support in planning and crafting personalized rituals or ceremonies that reflect a life well lived.
Optional coordination with loved ones to gather stories and contributions for legacy projects.
Investment: $120.00 + HST
Additional hours available at $40/hour.
Grief & Bereavement Support
The grieving process is deeply personal, and every journey through loss is unique. Our doulas provide:
Individual Grief Support: One-on-one sessions to help individuals process loss and navigate complex emotions.
Family and Caregiver Guidance: Support in understanding grief and fostering healthy coping strategies for loved ones.
Resources and Referrals: Connections to therapy, support groups, and healing practices such as breathwork, yoga, and art therapy.
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8hrs of grief support sessions, individual or family tailored to your unique journey. (min 3hr shifts)
Compassionate, trauma-informed space to process emotions, memories, and meaning.
Guidance and education on coping strategies, family dynamics, and navigating life after loss.
Referrals to additional resources including therapy, support groups, and healing practices such as yoga, breathwork, and art therapy.
Investment: $320.00 + HST
Additional sessions available at $40/hour.
Customized Support for Every Family
Custom Service Packages
At the Collaborative Doula Collective, we believe every family deserves the support they need. That’s why we offer flexible options to fit your unique situation. Whether you’re looking for a custom-designed package, one-time visits, or à la carte services, we’ve got you covered.
Flexible Payment Options
We understand that financial circumstances vary, which is why we provide payment plans, sliding scales, and some of our doulas even offer pro bono services. Our goal is to work with all families to ensure they receive the care they deserve during this special time.
You deserve compassionate, meaningful support through life’s most tender transitions — including the final chapter.
At The Collaborative Doula Collective, our team walks beside individuals and families as they navigate death, dying, and grief with care, dignity, and presence. Whether you are preparing for your own end-of-life journey, supporting a loved one through theirs, or finding your way through loss, we are here to hold space, offer guidance, and ensure you are never alone.
Call us today at 519-719-3232 or complete our online form to schedule your free consultation. Together, we can talk about your wishes, create a plan that honours what matters most, and support you in finding peace and connection during this sacred time.
We may even bring tea and treats — because comfort and care are at the heart of what we do. ♥
