Many people hear “palliative care” and think it automatically means the end is near. But palliative care is not about giving up – it is whole-person centred care focused on comfort, symptom relief, quality of life, and holistic support during serious illness. This post examines common misconceptions about palliative care, including how it differs from hospice and how it can happen alongside curative treatment.

Advance care planning is often misunderstood as something that is only meant for seniors or people nearing the end of life. People assume that their family knows what they want or that the healthcare system will automatically take care of it. This article explores some of the most common misconceptions about ACP–and why these conversations matter long before a crisis occurs.

How do you talk to your kids about death in a way that doesn’t feel overwhelming or frightening? Sarah Savoy, an End-of-Life Doula in Vancouver, offers guidance to help parents and caregivers talk to kids clearly and compassionately about illness, dying, and death.

Is your loved one planning to die at home in Vancouver? Sarah Savoy, a death doula serving Metro Vancouver, helps families navigate the practical, emotional, and logistical realities of a home death, from caregiver support to EDitH forms and beyond.

What does a death doula do? Sarah Savoy, a death doula in Vancouver, British Columbia, supports overwhelmed families navigating end of life with planning guidance, emotional steadiness, caregiver relief, and compassionate presence alongside healthcare providers. Most people don’t go looking for a death doula (otherwise known as an end-of-life doula). They just know that they could use some support during an incredibly difficult time, but they don’t know who to call.