Less than a month ago I attended the funeral (celebration of life) of a very special woman named Barbara. I got to know her through my weekly visits to a memory care facility in the city. She was often accompanied by her lovely and amazing companion; Jenny. Jenny – knowing how important socialization is for people living with dementia – frequently…
Science shows us that we are not made of static parts, but of patterns—processes in motion, constantly assembling and dissolving. We are not so much “things” as we are “events,” happening over time. And yet throughout all this movement we hold on to a sense of singular identity. A name. A face in the mirror. A feeling of being “me.”
When it’s a newsletter! Hi Everyone! This isn’t my usual blog post, but I’ve been reflecting that it has been about a year since I first started publishing on my website. Perhaps an update is in order! I have had a very busy twelve months. A year ago, I had just accompanied one of my…
Have you ever been to a funeral of a loved one and wondered if you were in the right place because the eulogy was so different from what you knew of that person?
A death doula provides compassionate support through life’s final transition, offering emotional and spiritual guidance to the dying and their families. A fulfilling role that bridges medical and personal care.
In recent years, two new, eco-friendly alternatives have emerged: aquamation and human composting. These methods are gaining traction as people seek greener, more sustainable ways to say goodbye to their loved ones. In this blog I’ll share what these practices are, how they began, whether they’re available in Canada, and their environmental benefits.
Preparing your electronic accounts for your death is a crucial yet often overlooked task. It helps ensure that your digital assets are managed properly.
Time is an illusion
It all happens right now
Kind, patient, content, committed.
Beauty never ends
I love a good story. This one is personal – and ever-so-slightly embellished! I am going to tell you the story of my grandmother’s death – one of many deaths she had.
I thought that anyone facing death would want to right wrongs, share sage advice, ask for forgiveness and forgive. My experience as a death doula is that this doesn’t always happen.
The website Living with Purpose says that, “Your Personal Legacy is more than simply a statement of how you wish to be remembered after you pass on. It is something that enriches your life and reveals you and what your life is about to your family, friends, and your community.”
Believe it or not research suggests that there is a correlation between sad movies and our happiness – the idea being that by watching heart-wrenching movies, we appreciate more what we have in our own lives. Watching sad movies can also validate our own feelings of grief, depression and angst.