End-of-Life Planning for Peace of Mind

End of Life Doula Services, Pre-Planning, Healthcare Navigation and Advocacy in the Lower Mainland, Burnaby, Surrey, Langley, Vancouver, BC. It’s never too early to plan ahead.

Now accepting new clients.

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Michelle
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About

Michelle’s decision to specialize in end-of-life care after a long career in Human Services and volunteering reflects her passion for supporting individuals and families through the most vulnerable stages of life. Her 35 years of experience have honed her skills as a caregiver and her ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.

Michelle recognizes the gap between individuals needing support services and accessing them and aims to bridge this divide. Her natural ability to listen and understand paves the way for people to share what they need most.

RedCedar Tree of Life, specializes in planning ahead for serious illness and end-of-life care. Our services include Advance Care Planning (Representation Agreements and Advance Directives), Healthcare Navigation, End-of-Life Doula Services, and Pre-Arrangement of funeral services. Each service is tailored to honour each individual’s journey with dignity and peace. As your trusted guide through the complexities of end-of-life decisions and the BC healthcare system, we ensure a path of comfort and informed choice that aligns with your values and wishes.

  • Recreation Therapy Geriatrics Diploma – George Brown College
  • Emergency First Aid & CPR – AED Level C – Canadian Red Cross
  • My Wishes My Care – Advanced Care Planning Facilitator Training BC Centre for Palliative Care
  • Burnaby Hospice Society – Volunteer
  • Death Doula International – Embracing Life’s Final Chapter Certification
  • TruStage Life of Canada – Pre-Needs Authorized
  • Cultural Perspectives- Dying with Dignity Canada 
  • End of Life Doula Certification – Douglas College
  • Experience with Indigenous, African, Chinese, European, and more. 
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Why Choose Us

Personalized Support

Custom Packages

Peace of Mind

Expert Pre-Planning

Advocacy

Know Your Options

Holistic Care

Comfort and Dignity

Non-Denominational

All beliefs and traditions welcome

Client Testimonials

"It was an absolute pleasure working alongside Michelle at the Continental Seniors Centre, a program of the Vancouver Second Mile Society... You could immediately tell she was passionate about supporting a vulnerable population, and by offering a listening ear and remaining empathetic, Michelle could naturally form relationships with isolated seniors walking through our doors... She is truly a powerhouse with a big heart."
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Lisa Bui
"I can’t tell you what a relief it is not only to finally have the ball rolling addressing this untenable situation, but also to have some expertise on our side. Particularly for someone like me, it’s difficult not having any meaningful knowledge or skills to solve a problem."
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Bob
"What Michelle brings to everything she does is compassion, energy, positivity, empathy, caring, likes to learn, likes to hear peoples stories, wants to see everyone succeed."
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Marty Norgren

Plan for Peace with Death Doula Services

An End of Life Doula supports individuals with terminal diagnoses by educating, advocating, and empowering people to embrace death early, aligning needs with wishes to enhance the dignity and quality of the end of life journey. We offer emotional support, assist in healthcare decisions, facilitate communication among care providers and family. RedCedar Tree of Life helps ensure legalities are managed in Canada, ultimately protecting dignity and enriching the family’s experience.

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Acknowledging we are situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.