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Death-related documents: death certificates, proof of death, and what’s needed if a death occurs outside Canada
Systems and Practical Affairs

Death-related documents: death certificates, proof of death, and what’s needed if a death occurs outside Canada

The difference between a death certificate and proof of death, and what to do when someone dies outside Canada.

Solace
May 21, 2026
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Grief support across Canada: evidence-based coping, when to seek help, and national resources
Emotional and Relational Support

Grief support across Canada: evidence-based coping, when to seek help, and national resources

What grief really is, what the research says helps, and where to find support across Canada.

Solace
May 21, 2026
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10
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Emotional and Relational Support
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Notify of a death
Systems and Practical Affairs

Notify of a death

Every federal agency to notify after a death in Canada, and exactly what each one needs.

Government of Canada
May 21, 2026
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3
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Systems and Practical Affairs
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How to support someone during a funeral, visitation, or wake
Care Planning and Coordination

How to support someone during a funeral, visitation, or wake

How to show up, what to say, and why staying in touch after the day matters most.

Solace
May 13, 2026
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End-Of-Life Ceremony Planning Guide
Care Planning and Coordination

End-Of-Life Ceremony Planning Guide

Planning your own end-of-life ceremony, from choosing a facilitator to leaving a legacy.

Dying with Dignity Canada
May 13, 2026
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4
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Care Planning and Coordination
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Did I do the right thing?: Reflections after a death
Emotional and Relational Support

Did I do the right thing?: Reflections after a death

A compassionate look at the guilt and uncertainty that can follow a difficult end-of-life decision made on behalf of someone else.

Canadian Virtual Hospice
May 13, 2026
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Living with Limited Time: Exploring Feelings
Emotional and Relational Support

Living with Limited Time: Exploring Feelings

What we tend to feel, and why it makes sense, when time is limited.

Canadian Virtual Hospice
May 13, 2026
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7
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End-of-life prep: the documents to organize now so your executor isn't overwhelmed
Systems and Practical Affairs

End-of-life prep: the documents to organize now so your executor isn't overwhelmed

The documents to gather, where to keep them, and what to tell your executor before the moment arrives.

Solace
May 13, 2026
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8
min read
Systems and Practical Affairs
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Moving through Grief
Emotional and Relational Support

Moving through Grief

A honest look at what grief actually feels like, why it takes as long as it takes, and how to move through it without rushing.

Canadian Virtual Hospice
May 13, 2026
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