Providing a safe space for the dying person and their family to talk openly and without judgement about the dying process and their beliefs.
Helping to reduce anxiety, guilt and shame that is often associated with death and dying.
Help to develop a plan for how the person’s environment feels, looks, smells, and sounds.
To provide assistance with coordinating visits and support from friends and family.
Working alongside healthcare providers such as Hospice and palliative care.
Ensuring the dying person has their end-of-life paperwork together. This can include; a living will, durable power of attorney for healthcare, advance directives, and if appropriate DNR or POLST paperwork.