Meet our May 2026 Vendors - Ottawa

With 35+ vendors the Legacy Expo - Ottawa had something to offer for everyone. People interested in learning about hospice care for pets (and humans), or how to talk about grief in the workplace were able to find out more during our May event. There were also vendors focusing on how creative and artistic outlets can help you in your own grief journey, as well as information to help those becoming caregivers. There truly was something for everyone.

Amica

Andrienne Prest

Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services

Best Life Aging

The Butterfly Vet

Champlain Hospice Palliative Care Program

Damselfly Death Doula

David Edey

Four Wings Psychology

Bloomwell

Kelly Campbell

Kirk Law

Life in Death

Moving Forward Matters

Peter Hammond

When You Die

Maffett Creative

Ideal Caregivers 4u

Community Deathcare Ottawa

McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & Chapel

Seniors Journey

The Ontario Caregiver Organization

EXIT Life Ready

Debbie Charbonneau

Meet the passionate vendors that shaped the second annual Ottawa Legacy Expo. On May 3rd, 2026 the second annual Ottawa Legacy Expo took place, with the below vendors being present.

The Vendors

Hospice Care Ottawa

Love Your Life to Death

Alzheimer Society

Bereaved Families of Ontario

Reverend Nancy Best

Conservation Burial Ottawa

Del Vedova Studio

Green Burial Ottawa Valley

Lionel Bedard

Therapeutic Touch

Meet our 2026 Presenters

During the Legacy Expo - Ottawa there were four separate presentations being held in break-out rooms. These presentations gave attendees a more in depth view into the services offered by the Presenters. Whether it was learning about the proper language to use with children, or having a sound bath experience, these sessions offered a chance to dig a little deeper. Each presentation lasted 30 minutes.

In this interactive workshop, we will discuss how to approach the subjects of death and grief with honesty, clarity, and care. These can be difficult conversations and the goal is for the adult to feel more comfortable and equipped to have them.

Designed for parents, caregivers, educators and any other adults interested in learning how to listen, respond, and provide emotional support — without needing the 'perfect words'.

There will be a display of books for you to look at and a handout with the titles of books for different ages and situations.

Contact Sandra at: peaceofminddeathdoula@gmail.com or @peaceofminddeathdoula on Instagram

Tough Conversations: Talking with Kids about Death and Grief

By: Sandra Spicer - Death Doula

Guided by Laurie Clark, bereavement companion and somatic grief practitioner, this session honors grief as a natural, embodied experience. Everything shared is an invitation. You are encouraged to listen inwardly, choose what feels supportive to share, and rest whenever needed.

You will be invited to explore grief through the wisdom of the body. This workshop offers simple, compassionate practices to support presence, regulation, and connection as you navigate loss at your own pace.

Contact Laurie at: SomaticGriefWork.com

Somatic Grief Work

By: Laurie Clark - Bereavement Companion & Somatic Grief Practitioner

Sound Healing Journey

By: Heather Robynne - Sound Healer

Experience a moment of pause, presence, and connection through sound. This gentle sound healing session invites you to rest, listen, and reconnect with yourself and the community around you. Using crystal singing bowls, voice, and soothing vibration, the experience supports relaxation, nervous system balance, and a sense of grounded well-being. All are welcome—come as you are and receive a moment of calm within the shared energy of the expo.

Contact Heather at: https://www.heatherrobynne.com/

Last Aid in Canada: Increasing Community Participation in Palliative Care

By: Cheryl Spencer and Tara Landry - Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

Talking about death can feel uncomfortable, yet most of us will one day care for someone who is seriously ill, dying, or grieving. What if we felt more confident, prepared, and supported in those moments? Last Aid is a public education program designed for everyone, not just health care professionals. Offered in more than 20 countries and now expanding across Canada, the course provides practical, accessible knowledge about palliative care, dying as a natural part of life, planning ahead, relieving suffering, and navigating grief. In this session, you will learn what Last Aid is, how it works, and why it is helping communities feel less afraid of end-of-life conversations. Participants consistently report feeling more confident talking about death and more comfortable supporting someone with serious illness or grief.

If you have ever wondered how to start the conversation, how to better support someone you care about, or how communities can become more compassionate around death and dying, this session will offer insight, reassurance, and practical information about the Last Aid program.

Find out more: www.chpca.ca/education/last-aid/

Interested in becoming a Vendor for 2027?

Are you in Ottawa and work in the end-of-life field? Are you looking to support your community, and showcase what you have to offer? Reach out today to find out more and how to become a vendor for next year's Expo!