In this episode of Sorry For Your Loss, we explore how to talk to children about death—what to say, how to say it, and how to support them through grief. Sarah Keast shares her story of losing her husband and how she spoke with her young daughters about his death.

Then, Denise sits down with Kitrina Fex, Executive Director of Hospice Mississauga and creator of the HUUG program, to learn how grief shows up in children and how caregivers can help them feel seen, supported, and safe.

Links & Resources

• Visit the Mount Pleasant Group website for more information and resources.
• Learn more about the HUUG program

Please note that the opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or beliefs of Mount Pleasant Group.

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In this episode of Sorry For Your Loss, we explore what it means to die in a way that honours not just the individual, but the planet. We begin with Jim Cassimatis, the former registrar at the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, who helps us understand how death care is regulated, what protections are in place for consumers, and where sustainability fits into the current system. Then, we meet Quinn Hunter, a licensed funeral director and passionate advocate for greener practices, whose own journey into the field began with helping her mother plan a funeral. From aquamation to forest interment, we hear about the alternatives to traditional burials and cremations, the barriers that still exist, and what’s changing as more people begin to ask: can death be sustainable?

Links & Resources

• Visit the Mount Pleasant Group website for more information and resources.
• Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s Consumer Information Guide
• Quinn Hunter’s green burial co-op, Return To The Earth
• Tillwell, Manitoba’s first licensed aquamation provider

Please note that the opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or beliefs of Mount Pleasant Group.

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Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) is a deeply personal and often polarizing topic. In this episode, we hear from Dr. Jean Marmoreo, one of Canada’s first MAID practitioners, and Krista Carr, a leading disability rights advocate, as they share their perspectives on the implications of MAID. What does the process really look like, and what are the concerns about how it’s being implemented? A wide-ranging conversation on one of the most complex issues in the world of death care.

Links & Resources

• Visit the Mount Pleasant Group website for more information and resources.
• The Last Doctor: Lessons in Living from the Front Lines of Medical Assistance in Dying by Dr. Jean Marmoreo
• Learn more about Krista Carr’s work at Inclusion Canada

Please note that the opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or beliefs of Mount Pleasant Group.

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