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Inspired by my mentor, my grandfather, I’ve chosen the name Sine Metu, which in Gaelic stands for Without Fear. I feel this encompasses my approach and perspective on life as well as death. 

What is an end-of-life doula?

The word "doula" is Greek for servant or helper.  A death doula supports a person in their dying process similar to how a birth doula supports women during the labour process.

Doulas provide support and comfort, while growing trust and meaningful relationships, which help reduce the fear around end-of-life journeys.  The death doula guides the dying person and their family through the stages of the dying process.

Death doula practices are focused on a person-centred approach, which allows for the needs, desires, and wishes to be respected and coordinated in a profound manner. 

Death ends a life, not a relationship 

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Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides. 

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Lao Tzu

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Contact Me
By phone:   613-276-0569
or submit a contact form 

Tom Birkhan

 Death Doula, DSW

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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