Emotional Support: Offering a compassionate presence, listening and providing emotional support to the dying person and their family members.

Creating a Peaceful Environment: Helping to create a serene and comfortable environment that respects the wishes and needs of the dying person.

Legacy Work: Assisting the individual in creating a legacy, such as writing letters, recording stories, creating memory books, or other personal projects that capture their life and values.

Advance Care Planning: Helping with advance care directives, living wills, and other documentation to ensure the person’s wishes regarding medical care and end-of-life decisions are honored.

Practical Assistance: Providing practical support such as coordinating care, helping with household tasks, and ensuring that all necessary arrangements are in place.

Vigil Presence: Being present during the final hours of life, providing comfort and companionship, and supporting the family through the process of dying.

Bereavement Support: Offering grief support and resources to family members after the death of their loved one, including facilitating memorial planning and connecting them with additional grief resources if needed.

Education: Providing information about the dying process, what to expect, and how to manage symptoms and pain, often acting as a bridge between the family and medical professionals.