Episode 70 - Embracing the Human Side of Dying with Caroline Derksen
In this episode of Your Estate Matters, Nicole speaks with Caroline Derksen, founder of End with Care Vancouver, about the growing role of end-of-life doulas. Caroline explains how death doulas provide holistic, non-medical support to families navigating life-limiting diagnoses, medical assistance in dying, and the grieving process. She discusses practical services such as legacy projects, living funerals, and coordinating care, while addressing common misconceptions about the profession. Nicole and Caroline emphasize that truly comprehensive estate planning extends beyond legal documents to include thoughtful, human-centred preparation for the dying process itself.
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Website - https://www.endwithcare.com/
LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/caroline-derksen-05828a2a9
End of Life Doula Association of Canada - https://eoldac.org/
National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA) - https://nedalliance.org/
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