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Including Children in Death, Grief, and Goodbyes
There is a question that sits quietly beneath many of the conversations we have with families: "Should the children be involved?" Whether a family is preparing for an expected death, saying goodbye to a baby, planning a funeral, or gathering to honour someone they love, the question arises again and again. How much should children see? What should they be told? Will involving them help or hurt? These questions come from a place of deep love and protection. As adults, we often

Ashleigh Dodd
Jun 232 min read


The Profound Honour of Being a Doula
There are some roles in life that cannot be measured by titles, qualifications, or years of experience alone. Being a Doula is certainly one of them. At its heart, doula work is not about having all the answers. It is not about leading, fixing, rescuing, or taking over. It is about being invited into some of the most intimate, vulnerable, and transformative moments another human being will ever experience, and responding to that invitation with presence, humility, and care. W

Ashleigh Dodd
Jun 233 min read


When the Work Comes Home
There are moments in life when everything you know suddenly feels different. Not because it has changed, but because you are standing on the other side of it. For many years, I have sat beside people as they navigate dying, death, grief, and goodbyes. As a Funeral Director and Doula, I have supported many families and sat at countless bedsides. I have supported families to understand processes and what to expect on their journeys. I have provided information to answer questio

Ashleigh Dodd
Jun 193 min read
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