Spiritual support in hospice care is non-denominational care based on a high respect for the patients’ personal faith and belief. The hospice spiritual counselor is available to assist patients and families cope with the significant spiritual issues that arise during terminal illness.
Spiritual support services include regular pastoral visits, being on-call and available for crises, conducting funerals and memorial services as requested, and contacting a patient’s own clergy, pastoral counselor or other individuals for additional support, as desired.