Honour End of Life Care

11/15/2025

Feeling all the feels tonight celebrating the launch of Tracy Chalmers’s book: The Nature of the Journey 💚 From the heartfelt readings to the closing ritual honouring past, present, and future humans (and non-humans), the whole evening glowed. ✨ Such a heart-filling event!

11/04/2025

Hello everyone! 👋 It’s been a while since I’ve popped up here, but I’ve been up to some meaningful work — including becoming a Last Aid Facilitator with the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association.

Our next Last Aid course is on November 24, and I’d love to see some familiar faces there.

It’s a beautiful, down-to-earth program that helps people understand what to expect at end of life and how to offer practical, compassionate support.

If you’ve ever wanted to feel more confident helping someone through dying, this is such a good place to start. 💜

Please message me if you’d like to learn more.

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

Are you prepared to offer support to loved ones facing the end of life?

The Last Aid Course is designed for everyone who wants to feel more capable and compassionate when navigating topics like dying, death, grief, and bereavement. Join facilitators Brandi Bailey and Clara Dyck for this essential, empowering online workshop.

🗓️ Date & Time: November 24th, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PT

This session includes information specific to the province of British Columbia.

Give yourself the gift of knowledge. Space is limited, secure your spot now: https://loom.ly/TIQV9IA

05/02/2025

I’m so excited to share that the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association has launched the first dates for the Last Aid program — a public education workshop focused on helping people feel more comfortable to support people through death and grief.

I’m honoured to be joining their community as a facilitator for these sessions. Some of my wonderful colleagues already have workshops scheduled, and I’ll be meeting with my co-facilitators soon to add more dates to the calendar.

Visit their site to see upcoming sessions — and stay tuned for mine!

Want to feel more prepared to support loved ones through dying, death, grief, and bereavement? The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association offers Last Aid courses designed for everyone. Participants learn practical ways to care for those closest to them. Seats fill up fast, and each course is capped at 20 participants with a 5-person waitlist. Cost is just $30.00.

Ready to learn more and register? Visit: https://loom.ly/eTMeH7o

01/17/2024

“With a big smile on her face, with her family by her side, my mom – a mere fraction of her former self – found peace and was finally able to take some control back over her life. It was beautiful, empowering and peaceful.” My friend Selena shares her mom’s MAiD journey through the Dying With Dignity Canada blog.

Advance requests for MAiD is in the midst of legal discussion in Canada. If you wish to lend your support to a petition to legalize advance requests for MAiD, you can find the link at the bottom of the article.

At 71, my mom, Suzie – a vibrant and active woman who loved to dance and sing – was diagnosed…

09/08/2022

Had to share this one! 😂

I'm sorry...WHAT 😤

“I just found out that it’s ‘up to your family’ whether a person is buried with a bra on or not. I’m just warning anyone in my family now, if you bury me with a bra on, I will haunt every one of you for the rest of your lives!!!!”

Via on twitter

[ID]: The aforementioned quote along with the person’s twitter profile picture, and the TalkDeath logo.

12/26/2021

Maximum cozy down-time over the holidays. Book ✅ Roaring Fire ✅ Lazy Cat ✅

Wishing you all a relaxing, restful holiday break 💗

11/14/2021

“Dying provokes nearsightedness in the caregiver.” Unpack that one for a moment, will you? This is from Nina Riggs’ gorgeously written memoir on living and dying called “The Bright Hour”. I’m curled up by the fire this afternoon soaking in this beautiful book. I hope you all are recharging today too 😊

09/17/2021

It’s not every day that you can turn $1 into $3! I love BC Cancer Foundation and the wonderful work they do. 💗

That’s why a team of clinicians and scientists at BC Cancer developed a one-of-a-kind program to conduct whole genome sequencing of tumours from patients with hard-to-treat, incurable cancers, in search of personalized solutions.

09/09/2021

Folks, I will admit to struggling lately. I’ve got a lot on my plate and feel stretched beyond my comfort zone. Is anyone feeling the struggle too?

I took a long drive on Sunday and silently asked for help. The answer was given within minutes and I felt so calm. Heading home, this beautiful sky was in front of me. It would be hard to say there is nothing bigger than us in the universe when faced with such glory in nature. 🤍🤍🤍

08/06/2021

If supporting local business is important to you, why not support local when planning for how your body is cared for after death? Laurie Hurtubise is a Coquitlam based funeral director and embalmer, and can support you in planning ahead or provide at-need care.

We offer a broad selection of unique options for burial, from traditional to custom. We stand with you, offering our experience and guidance throughout.

For details about our services, call us at 604.475.7322