Niki Kairis with water slipping through her hands The Vancouver Death Doula
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Welcome, with care.

Niki Kairis The Vancouver Death Doula drawing a spiral in the sand with a stick at the beach.
Welcome.

The Vancouver Death Doula was built to help people find clarity and calm through the uncertainty of death, grief, and everything in between. Whether you’re facing your own mortality, caring for someone you love, or just wanting to get things in order, I offer grounded, non-judgmental support — practical when it needs to be, and deeply human always.

Care, honesty & presence

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Care, honesty & presence 𖦹

Niki Kairis The Vancouver Death Doula
Meet Niki
Driftwood by the ocean The Vancouver Death Doula
Niki Kairis The Vancouver Death Doula
The Vancouver Death Doula logo - an abstract spiral design in beige.

My name is Niki, and I’ve recently found myself pursuing the work of a death doula.

I completed my death doula training at Douglas College in the summer of 2025, with the intention of creating a space for more honest conversations about aging, illness, death, and grief. These topics are often avoided until they become unavoidable, and by then, people are overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure where to turn.

Support

No two experiences of death or grief are the same. My work is personal, flexible, and rooted in compassion and clarity. Sometimes that means sitting quietly. Sometimes it means paperwork and hard conversations. Often it’s a bit of both.

End-of-Life Planning

For when you want to prepare — calmly, clearly, and on your own terms.

Vigil and Dying Support


For when death is near, and presence matters most.

The Vancouver Death Doula Vigil and Dying Support

Grief and Transition Support

For the days, months, or years after — because grief doesn’t end with a funeral.

Community & Education


Small group sessions and workshops about death, grief, and planning — open spaces to talk, learn, and connect.