END OF LIFE DOULA

Services & Pricing

My mission is to provide holistic support—encompassing practical, emotional, and spiritual care—to individuals with life-limiting illnesses or facing end-of-life situations, and their caregivers. I also support healthy individuals in achieving peace of mind through advance planning. See below for some of the specific personalized services I offer.

End of Life Planning & Education

I empower individuals with knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about end-of-life care, and help ensure essential legal and administrative tasks are in place for a peace of mind.

Advance care planning, will preparation support, understanding power of attorney, and education about options for care and dying.

Companionship and Emotional Support

I offer companionship and emotional support to individuals and their families, helping them navigate the emotional and spiritual aspects of end-of-life transitions.

One-on-one companionship, emotional support for individuals and their families, as well as grief support and resource navigation.

Practical Support at the End of Life and Beyond

I strive to ease the burden on caregivers during and after end-of-life processes by providing organizational and logistical support, and coordination of essential services.

Assistance with organizing end-of-life celebrations, coordinating with funeral homes, post-mortem support, connection to services providers.

Medical Advocacy and Support

While my services are non-medical, I can help ensure that my clients’ medical needs and preferences clearly communicated to all healthcare providers throughout their care journey.

Accompanying clients to medical appointments, advocating for client wishes during medical visits, and coordinating care with healthcare providers.

Legacy and Meaning-Making Projects

I help individuals create lasting memories and meaningful projects that reflect their life and values, leaving a cherished legacy for their loved ones.

Creating legacy projects, such as memory books, recorded messages and videos, websites, and personalized keepsakes, as well as planning rituals or ceremonies.

Family and Caregiver Respite and Support

I provide relief and support to caregivers, and help ensure they have the resources they need to care for their loved ones.

Respite care for family members, building a care network, and connecting families with community resources.

Service Area

I offer in-person meetings and medical visit support throughout downtown Toronto.

For services such as advance planning, legacy creation, and grief support, I can also meet with you virtually. This allows for flexible and accessible consultations, no matter where you are located, ensuring you receive the support you need at every stage.

Pricing

I offer flexible pricing to accommodate your unique needs and circumstances. Some services are available as comprehensive packages, providing structured support throughout the end-of-life process, while others are offered on an hourly basis for more specific, tailored assistance.

Package Services
These are designed to offer ongoing, holistic support. Examples include:

Comprehensive End-of-Life Planning: Covers advance care planning (with access to Advance Care Directive and End of Life templates), as well as legal and administrative guidance
Legacy Project Creation: Helps you create meaningful projects like memoirs or video recordings to preserve your legacy

Hourly Services
For focused support on particular needs. Examples include:

Medical Visit Support: Accompanying and assisting during medical appointments.
Grief Support Sessions: Providing personalized emotional and spiritual support during grief.

Sliding Scale Pricing
To ensure that my services are accessible to everyone, I offer sliding scale pricing based on your financial situation. This allows you to pay a rate that reflects your ability to afford care, making essential services available to a broader range of clients.

If you’re unsure which option best suits your needs or would like to discuss pricing further, I’m here to help you choose the right level of support.