10 Final Wishes Fulfilled in Hospice
Hospice workers are often the planners, witnesses or facilitators of their clients’ last wishes.
10 Rituals That Can Get You Through the Holidays
There are small rituals that can help you remember your loved one and give yourself a meaningful, active way to grieve alone or with family and friends.
Who is the Next of Kin?
The next of kin is a deceased person’s closest living relative over the age of 18. A surviving spouse or domestic partner is the first to be defined as next of kin, followed by the deceased’s children. The next of kin has the legal ability to authorize cremation or burial.
How to Thank Your Hospice Care Provider
Hospice workers offer exemplary care to patients and their families by lessening the burden on families and putting the patient first. Here’s how to show them some appreciation for their hard work and the compassion that they provide.
How Different Religions View Cremation
While cremation is widely accepted, there are some religions that prohibit the practice and prefer burial or traditional funeral services. Others see cremation services as acceptable but have specific guidelines to be followed.