About Me
My career began in the early 90’s as a new graduate of the social service worker diploma program offered at Fleming College (Peterborough). With a strong desire to work with people as they moved through life and its various challenges, I have worn many hats. A doula since 1998, beginning with labour, birth and postpartum support, my well-established skills, experience and continuing education have naturally transferred to the end of life.
In 2012, I was granted the opportunity to officiate civil marriages which led to my career as a a Life-Cycle Celebrant. I create and lead ceremonies throughout the life span specializing in loss, dying, death and grief. I balance this work with ceremonies that welcome new babies and new beginnings including marriages and vow renewals.
My personal adventure in mothering a child with medical fragility led me to discover my inner writer. I published my book, What I Would Tell You, in 2015 and released a revised and expanded edition in 2018.
After years of supporting individuals, families and communities through life’s endings and beginnings, I came full circle and registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers 25 years after graduating. This designation (RSSW) authorizes me to offer counselling with a specific focus on grief and loss (including non-death loss) and issues related to witnessing the death of a loved one.
I share my full and rich life with my husband, Tim, and our daughter, Meredith.
Julie Keon, RSSW
Founder
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Death Education
Preparing for death is one of the most empowering things you can do and one of the most invaluable gifts you leave your family.
Support & Guidance
Education and support for families who wish to be actively involved in the care of their loved ones in their dying, death and after.
Ceremonies & Rituals
Custom created ceremonies and rituals to assist in navigating the intense emotions and complexities of dying, death and grief.
Speaking
Consider Julie as a speaker at your next event or conference.
Death Cafe
A FREE community gathering for the purpose of talking about death over food and drink (usually tea and cake) in a relaxed environment.
Community & Healing
When terrible, inexplicable things occur they can affect the entire community as a whole. Creating a space for people to gather together to share in their shock and grief can prevent isolation and foster a sense of connection.