Palliative & End-Of-Life Support

Whether it is at home, in a hospital, or in a care facility, an End-Of-Life Care consultant (Thanadoula) can assist with navigating death and dying in a calm and clear way. This once-in-a-lifetime experience can be quick and straightforward or profound and meaningful - whichever way you choose. To inquire about Palliative or End-Of-Life support, availabilities and eligibility, book a free consultation call.

Medical services are NOT included.

Types of Support

Advanced Care Planning (Virtual)

Once diagnosed with a terminal or irreversible illness, it is advised to plan with decisions that are made with respect to the dying person's values, morals & wishes.

  • Discussing Advanced Medical Directives

  • Education on signs & symptoms of dying

  • Locating legal documents & Palliative Care Planning

  • Burial, Funeral & vigil planning support

    75 Minutes: $55
    In-person travel fee: $30

Companionship for the dying person

  • Environment maintenance, nesting

  • Food preparation & feeding

  • Diaper/bandage change

  • Legacy projects (art, letters, events or meetings)

  • Extended presence in active stages of dying​

  • Symptom tracking (oncology, palliative & EOL care)

  • Compassionate touch, craniosacral, reflexology

  • Perioperative care: Tissue prep, inflammation/ swelling management, somatic meditation

    6 Hours: $140

Caregiver Respite

For primary caregivers in times of exhaustion, burnout or overwhelm.

  • Assisting with chores and errands

  • Last-minute watch/visitation of the dying person

  • Child & youth supervision

  • Anti-Stress massage (60 minutes, in-home)


    3 Hours: $100

Caregiver Grief & Bereavement Support (Virtual)

Valid for one year after the time of death.

  • Monthly Wellness check-in

  • Memorial planning support

  • Anti-stress massage (In-office)

75 Minutes: $55
In-person travel fee: $30

Help beneficiaries feel valued and heard, while maintaining an adequate professional distance.
Provide a sense of control by co-creating experiences. Help friends and family balance work and self-care.
Reduce anxious triggers and prevent ‘blind spots’ to maximize support. Learn how to welcome death & dying.

Why hire Desiree as a Thanadoula or personal attendant?

Certification & Training

Certificate of completion for a palliative care volunteer training program awarded to Desiree Raquepo, with logos of The Council on Palliative Care and McGill Palliative Care, and signatures from Linda Crelinsten and Maged Nicolas.
Certificate of completion in Contemplative End-Of-Life (Thanadoula) Care for Desiree Raquepo from the Institute of Traditional Medicine, dated May 30, 2025.
A formal letter on official letterhead from Maison de soins palliatifs et centre de jour St-Raphaël, dated March 4, 2026, certifying volunteer training for Mademoiselle Désirée Raqueo, signed by Elsa Mennasemay.