Hello,

here is a little bit about me…

Born and raised in Kamloops, I went to Thompson Rivers University and enjoyed the benefits of Interior life to the fullest.

During my studies in Psychology I frequently returned to bereavement as an area of interest. Volunteering with Victim Services was my first introduction to our front line response to death which lit a fire in me that grew into my entry in funeral service in 2016.

I served on the Green Burial Society of Canada board from 2019 to 2022, and have frequently attended the Douglas College End-of-Life Doula classes to share my death work knowledge. Since 2022 I have been working with the Vancouver Public Library and Carnegie Community Centre supporting the Vancouver Community Deathcare Project. Since 2020, I have been mentored by Megan Sheldon of Seeking Ceremony and Be Ceremonial, where I have learned and honed my style as a facilitator.

In 2024, I completed my qualifications to become a licensed life insurance agent in BC. This independent license allows me to do insurance funded funeral pre-planning anywhere I am connected to a funeral home. Learn more at TruStage Life of Canada.

I am a proud member of the Death and Dying Network International, and can be found on several podcasts, videos, and radio segments linked here.

Over the years I have continued to expand my knowledge through courses, practical work, and engagement with my community. I love reading fiction, exploring imagination through fantasy, traveling alone or with friends, and living this short and wonderful life.

Areas of Passion

Eco-Conscious Deathcare

Green burial, natural body care, and advocacy for alkaline hydrolysis & human composting as options in BC. Shrouding, casket-building/decorating, and home funerals are all in my zone of genius.

I have toured, served, and supported the whole gamut of eco-friendly death, and will continue to drive these options in my community.

Family-Led Funerals

Since the beginning of my career in funeral service I have encouraged folks to take an active role in the care of their dead. I believe that this helps in the early days of grief by re-establishing a sense of control. This could mean anything from retrieving a lock of hair to setting up a multi-day vigil in the home.

Supporting Deaths in the Margins

Providing holistic support to folks who are living under conditions of oppression, marginalization, and poverty is vital to our humanity. The drug toxicity crisis as well as gaps in the way services are provided to individuals with limited means are stark examples of how we are falling short.

“The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members.” — Mahatma Gandhi

Deathcare for our little ones

Pregnancy loss, miscarriage, termination, and stillbirth will have significant reverberations whether for one individual or their broader community. There are many ways of supporting this type of loss with engagement, participation, and ceremony.

Despite impacting a huge number of families, this type of deathcare is still rarely discussed.