Palliative &
End-of-Life Care
Compassionate Support, Comfort, and Dignity for Individuals and Their Families
Facing the end of life is one of the most emotional and vulnerable experiences a person and their family can go through. At 613 Home Care Services, we provide gentle, grounded, and deeply respectful Palliative and End-of-Life Care to support individuals in their final months, weeks, and days, while helping families navigate this time with clarity, comfort, and confidence.
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With an experienced certified Death Doula on our team, we offer emotional, practical, and spiritual support that respects each person’s values, beliefs, and wishes. Our goal is to help individuals feel safe and honoured, and to help families feel supported every step of the way.
What Is Palliative &
End-of-Life Care?
Palliative care focuses on enhancing comfort, reducing distress, and improving quality of life for individuals with life-limiting illnesses.
End-of-life care supports individuals who are approaching their final stage of life and helps families prepare, cope, and find meaning in the process.
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Our care prioritizes:
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Comfort
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Dignity
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Emotional support
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Respect for autonomy
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Connection and presence
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A peaceful environment
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We walk alongside individuals and families, offering reassurance, advocacy, and compassionate companionship.
Our Palliative & End-of-Life Support Services
We tailor our approach to each person’s needs, wishes, and physical comfort levels. Services may include:
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Comfort & Emotional Support
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Gentle presence and companionship
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Calming routines and supportive conversation
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Life review and reminiscence
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Guided relaxation or soothing sensory activities
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Creating peaceful, meaningful environments
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Practical End-of-Life Assistance
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Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
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Positioning for comfort
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Hydration reminders
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Light meal preparation (as appropriate)
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Coordination with family and healthcare teams
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Supporting non-medical comfort measures
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Certified Death Doula Support
Our Death Doula provides specialized, holistic end-of-life care including:
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Emotional and spiritual support
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Vigil support during the final hours
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Guidance for families preparing for death
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Navigating fears, questions, and uncertainties
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Walking alongside you through grief and transition with respect
Advanced Care Planning
We can assist individuals and families in creating or reviewing Advance Care Plans, helping them express:
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Personal wishes
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Medical preferences
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Comfort care preferences
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Cultural or spiritual considerations
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Who they want involved in decision-making
Having a clear plan brings peace of mind, reduces uncertainty, and helps families honour their loved one’s wishes.
Legacy Projects
Legacy work helps individuals create meaningful, lasting expressions of their life story.
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Memory books or photo collections
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Personalized letters for loved ones
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Audio or video messages
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Art projects
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Recipe books, journals, or storytelling
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Celebration-of-life ideas
Who We Support
Our services are available to:
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Individuals receiving palliative care at home
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Families preparing for an expected death
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Seniors in the final stages of aging
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Individuals living with chronic or terminal illness
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Families who want emotional and practical support during a difficult transition
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Those choosing to die at home in a familiar, peaceful environment
Support can begin early, long before the final days, or later when needs become more immediate.
How Services Work
Step 1
Consultation
We meet with the family to understand needs, goals, preferences, and what matters most.
Step 2 Customized Care Plan
We build a gentle, supportive plan that integrates comfort care, routine, emotional support, and doula guidance.
Step 3
​Ongoing Support
Visits may include respite for caregivers, companionship, end-of-life preparation, legacy work, and vigil support.
Step 4
After-Death Support
We offer guidance and grounding as the family navigates the immediate hours and days following a loss.
Our Approach: Dignity, Peace, and Humanity
At the end of life, small moments matter most. We create reassuring, intimate, and respectful experiences through:
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Presence
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Listening
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Storytelling
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Soft companionship
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Rituals and meaning-making
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Advocacy for comfort
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Support for both the individual and family
We honour the full person, their story, their relationships, and their values.
Why Families Choose 613HCS for End-of-Life Care
Families trust us because we provide:
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A certified Death Doula on the team
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Soft, grounded emotional presence
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Respect for cultural and spiritual practices
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Gentle, person-centred care
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Support that complements medical teams and hospice care
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Guidance for families facing uncertainty
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Compassionate communication
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The ability to remain at home surrounded by love
Our role is not medical management; our role is comfort, connection, and care.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the difference between palliative care and end-of-life care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life for individuals with a life-limiting illness, often months or even years before the end of life.
End-of-life care is more specific to the final months, weeks, or days. Both aim to provide comfort, dignity, and emotional support, and our team can assist at any stage.
Can someone choose to stay at home for end-of-life care?
​Yes. Many individuals prefer the comfort and familiarity of home during their final stages of life. We provide in-home support that promotes peace, dignity, and connection, and we collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure safety and comfort.
What does a Death Doula do?
A certified Death Doula provides emotional, spiritual, and practical support to individuals and families before, during, and immediately after death. This can include guiding difficult conversations, offering comfort and presence, assisting with rituals or legacy projects, helping families prepare, supporting vigils, and ensuring wishes and values are honoured. Doulas do not replace medical teams, they complement them with holistic, compassionate care.
What is an Advance Care Plan, and can you help us create one?
An Advance Care Plan outlines a person’s wishes for care, comfort, and decision-making as they approach the end of life. It may include preferred treatments, rituals, cultural or spiritual practices, and who they want involved.
Yes, our certified Death Doula can help create or review these plans so families feel clear and supported.
Do you provide medical care or nursing?
Not at this time. We offer non-medical palliative support, emotional care, companionship, and comfort measures. We work alongside hospice teams, nurses, and physicians to ensure your loved one is as comfortable and supported as possible.
How often can visits occur?
We offer flexible scheduling depending on needs; hourly visits, extended shifts, overnight presence, or regular weekly support. Vigil support during the final hours can also be arranged.