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Death Doula

What is a Death Doula?

“We live until the moment of death. Death is part of life; it is the end of life.

We do not abandon a mother giving birth, nor should we abandon the dying. Both birth and death are profound mysteries.”

— Author Unknown

A Doula is a non-medical professional who provides guidance for the service of others and who supports another person through a significant health-related experience. This may include experiences such as childbirth, stillbirth, as well as non-reproductive experiences such as dying.

 

A Death Doula can play an important part during an individuals end of life journey. They're not only available to support the dying individual as they can also assist their partner, family, and friends during this time as well. 

 

A Death Doula provides companionship, compassion and care to the person dying and their loved ones. The areas of doula support are only limited by their inability to perform clinical or medical tasks, diagnose or prescribe treatment. A Death Doula is a good listener, a compassionate care provider, a positive encourager and an advocate for loved one’s rights and wishes.

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Holding Hands

How can a Death Doula provide support?

Death Doulas can plan and create legacy projects tailored to the clients needs or wishes. These projects could include letters, videos, photos, and other legacy making options. 

Death Doulas can keep vigil during the active phase of dying while holding space for loved ones to grieve.

Death Doulas can help with death planning by advocating for their client’s wishes and supporting their death and dying preferences

Death Doulas can navigate through the challenges of grief and grieving with their client and their loved ones.  

Perhaps you've heard of ‘a good death

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Maybe you've been thinking of what a 'good death' could look like for you or someone you love?

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These are spaces where Death Doulas can work alongside you and your loved ones to help with understanding and preparation for those final transition stages while ensuring your needs and desires are fully respected.

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Above information generously provided by Marla Zapach

Local Death Doulas
Within Clearwater County, Alberta
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Ken Moesker

For contact info, please call 403-895-4030

Ken is a certified End of Life Doula candidate recognized by the Home Hospice Association of Canada. He remains an active volunteer within the Compassionate Care Hospice Society and sits on The CCHS Board of Directors. Additionally, Ken has completed certification in Bereavement Facilitating. 

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Marla is a Death Doula candidate completing her training within the Home Hospice Association of Canada. Marla has obtained certification as a Creative Grief Practitioner, as well as additional certification in Trauma Coaching. Marla has a strong desire to work with Special Needs populations and is an active volunteer within the Compassionate Care Hospice Society.

If you're a certified Death Doula or if you're currently working towards becoming a Death Doula, our Hospice Society would love to hear from you!

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Please contact Jessica Bozman

cc.hospicesociety2016@gmail.com

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Mission

To provide hospice care within the community in a home or home like setting to all individuals and their loved ones; fulfilled by fully-trained professionals and volunteers with respect, dignity, empathy and compassion to meet physical, spiritual and emotional needs through the end of life and bereavement journey.

Vision: 

To provide peaceful, personalized, 

compassionate care during end of life and bereavement.

Core Values

Compassion

Care and support for the dying, their families and friends.
 

Confidentiality

Guarding communication between the caregiver and those entrusted to their care.


Dignity

Recognizing that every person has a fundamental right to life and a right to those things required for human decency.


Volunteerism

Time, energy and skills offered for no personal gain.


Communication

The free flow of meaningful information which ensures understanding.

Office Mailing Address:
Box 283
Rocky Mountain House, AB
T4T 1A2
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Hospice Suite Location:
Good Samaritan Society Clearwater Center
5615 60 Street
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
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Office Location:
5010-B 50th Ave,
Rocky Mountain House, AB
403-895-4030
cc.hospicesociety2016@gmail.com

 Compassionate Care Hospice Society  | Rocky Mountain House, AB

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