Conversations about death are never easy, but they become even more difficult when we’re talking about suffering, autonomy, and the right to choose how we meet the end of life. Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD), also known as Death with Dignity, is one of those topics that people often tiptoe around. Yet for many people, it provides a sense of peace, clarity, and control in their final chapter.

Planning for the end of life is one of the most loving and empowering actions you can take, for yourself and for those you care about. Creating an End of Life Care Plan ensures your wishes are honored, reduces stress for loved ones, and brings clarity and peace during a challenging time.
This guide explains what to include in an End-of-Life Care Plan, why it matters, and how the process works with a Certified Death Doula.

Planning for the end of life isn’t easy to think about, let alone talk about, but it’s one of the most loving, empowering things you can do for yourself and the people you care about. An End-of-Life Care Plan is more than just a stack of legal documents. It’s a personalized roadmap that captures your values, wishes, and priorities for your final chapter.

Although as a society we don’t like to talk about death and dying, most people have a wish that they will die peacefully, with dignity, and without any pain. Having your end-of-life instructions and financial affairs in order will give you and your loved one’s peace of mind.

A Death Doula is a non-medical person trained to care for someone holistically, taking into account the whole person’s needs at the end of life. The doula helps to make sure their emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical needs are met.

Death Doulas are people who support people in the end-of-life process, much like a midwife or birth doula does with the birthing process.