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.
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.
Services
RedCedar Tree of Life offers resources, support and guidance for individuals and loved ones
End of Life Doula Services
Personalized support, ensuring dignity and comfort during life's final chapters. Offerings include: sitting vigil, respite care and holding space; ensuring additional peace and comfort.
Pre-Planning
What do you want to happen when you die? Too often family members guess incorrectly. We offer guidance to navigate your end-of-life decisions, ensuring your wishes are understood and planned in advance. Representation agreements, advanced directives for health care, advance care planning, funeral, burial and ceremony arrangements, and more. Early planning is a gift to yourself and your circle.
Healthcare Navigation
Guiding you through the complexities of the B.C. healthcare system, ensuring you and your loved ones receive the best possible care and support. We advocate for you and ensure you know all the options available.
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
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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