Transitional End of Life Doula & Grief Coaching in Kitchener, ON
Compassionate End-of-Life Care · Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
Serving Hands in your -(dash)- of your life
Where presence matters most.
When you or someone you love is facing terminal illness or the end of life, you deserve guidance, company, and care — not confusion. Serving the Kitchener-Waterloo area, Sharon Baker is here to walk with you through this.
Sharon Baker is a certified End of Life Doula, Pediatric Doula, Advanced Care Planning specialist, Grief Coach, and Spiritual Care companion.
Over 19 years and more than 42,000 hours, she has served individuals and families through palliative care, Alzheimer's, and dementia. Whether in a hospital, hospice, or at home, she provides presence, bereavement support, and a steady hand when it matters most. Before entering this specialized care, she worked in a retirement home, spent 11 years in early childhood education, and ran a licensed tutoring business.
Sharon's mission is to serve the Kitchener-Waterloo community with respect, honour, and dignity — present for whatever your dash holds. Whether you're planning ahead, sitting with a loved one through the dying process, or finding your footing after a loss through grief coaching and spiritual care — she's here to walk with you, one person and one family at a time.
Transitional End of Life Doula
Pediatric Doula
Grief Coach
Spiritual Care
Advanced Care Planning
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End of Life, Doula, and Spiritual Care Services
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Transitional End of Life Doula & Pediatric Doula
What does an end-of-life doula do?
When the time comes, you shouldn't have to navigate it alone. As a certified Transitional End of Life Doula, Sharon sits with your loved one and your family during the dying process. She offers a calming presence, guidance, and compassionate palliative support as they prepare to pass. She is also certified as a Pediatric Doula, providing the same specialized care and companionship for families facing loss at any stage of life.
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Advanced Care Planning
What is an Advanced Care Directive?
An Advanced Care Directive puts your wishes about care, finances, and final arrangements in writing while you're still able to decide. Sharon helps you prepare clear, written documents covering:
Requests — your specific wishes and preferences
Legal — powers of attorney and decision-making authority
Medical — your preferences for treatment and terminal care
Respect — how you want to be treated and remembered
Financial — guidance for managing your affairs
Comfort — what you need to feel safe and at peace
Spiritual — your faith, values, and beliefs
Funeral plans — your wishes for end-of-life arrangements
When your wishes are documented ahead of time, the people who love you don't have to guess.
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Grief Coaching & Spiritual Care
What does grief support look like?
Grief doesn't follow a schedule, and healing looks different for everyone. Sharon offers one-on-one grief coaching and spiritual care support for up to 18 months after the loss of your loved one. Grounded in faith and compassion, sessions are available by phone, Zoom, or in person across the Waterloo Region — wherever you are, whenever you need it.
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Funeral Planning & Arrangements
What's involved in funeral planning?
Making arrangements while you're grieving is a heavy thing to carry alone. Sharon helps you think through the service, the readings, and the practical decisions that tend to arrive faster than anyone expects. Whether you're planning ahead for yourself or arranging things after a loss, she'll work through it with you at whatever pace you need.
Reach out — Sharon is happy to discuss your situation and find the right support for you and your family. Providing in-person support in Kitchener, Waterloo, and surrounding areas, as well as remote support via Zoom.
