"You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life. We will do all that we can, not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die."
- Dame Cicely Saunders
Emotional, social, and spiritual support for the dying person, their family, and other caregivers.
Education about death and grief to help prepare for anticipated life changes.
Immediate, urgent problem-solving assistance.
Advance care planning assistance.
Helping to get affairs in order to say goodbye.
Life review and legacy work.
Help with writing the obituary.
Coordination of additional community resources.
Facilitation of communication between family and friends.
Advocacy and mediation to ensure the dying person's wishes are honored.
Helping with logistical matters—setting up visiting hours, guidelines, etc.
Providing respite, companionship, and sitting vigil.
Guidance for after-death care of the body.
After-death support, notifications, and communication with funeral directors and others.
Creating rituals or ceremonies and memorial service planning.
Grief support.