End-of-Life Planning & Guidance
Support with advance care planning, personal wishes and important decisions, including the conversations that are hardest to begin.
End-of-Life Doula · Edmonton & Area
Gentle guidance
when it matters most
Compassionate, non-medical support for individuals and families walking through life's final chapter, offered with the steadiness of 24 years in nursing and the warmth of a neighbour.
- Registered Nurse, 24 years
- Non-medical & holistic
- Individuals & families
What is an end-of-life doula?
A steady companion, not another clinician
An end-of-life doula offers non-medical companionship, planning support and emotional care to a person who is dying and to the people who love them. I work alongside your medical team, never in place of it, filling the quiet spaces where families most often feel alone.
That might look like organizing wishes into a clear plan, sitting through a long afternoon, recording a life story, or simply helping a family say the things they haven't found words for yet.
Ask a question on a free callHow I can help
Support shaped around you
Compassionate Presence & Legacy
A calming presence through life's final transitions: emotional care, life review, legacy projects, meaningful rituals and spiritual support if desired.
Family, Caregiver & Bereavement
Resources, guidance and reassurance for families and caregivers before, during and after a loss.
Meet Danielle
A nurse's wisdom, a neighbour's warmth
With more than 24 years as a Registered Nurse in Emergency and Public Health, I've spent much of my career caring for people during life's most vulnerable moments. As an end-of-life doula, I bring that same compassion, empathy and gentle presence to individuals and families navigating the final journey.
My hope is that you feel informed, supported and cared for, with room left for dignity, comfort, connection and the moments that truly matter.
More about meKind words
“Danielle brings a rare combination of deep empathy, spiritual attunement, and hard-earned practical experience. With a nurse's wisdom and a mother's heart, she offers calm, grounded presence. She carries both competence and compassion - qualities that will undoubtedly support those navigating uncertain times.”
Tracy Chalmers
Owner, Endwell Northshore · Author of “The Nature of the Journey”
“Danielle is an incredibly kind and caring person. She will always make sure you feel heard and your goals are met.”
Jenn Pilgrim
Client
How it begins
Three simple steps
- 01
Connect
A free 30-minute phone call. Share as much or as little as you'd like.
- 02
Understand your needs
Together we explore what matters to you, your wishes and where support would help most.
- 03
Personalized support
A plan shaped around your values, your family and your pace: practical, emotional and gentle.
Let's connect
Start with a free 30-minute phone call
No cost, no pressure, just a gentle conversation about what you're facing and how support might help. Whether you're planning ahead or caring for someone today, you don't have to navigate it alone.
Book your free consultation