August 2002
The Director - Features
Funeral Service and Hospice: Mutual Concern, Cooperation & Care
An ancient concept, the philosophy of modern hospice care parallels the principles forming the foundation of funeral service and begs the support of f
The term “hospice” is a very old one, dating back to the Middle Ages and the time of pilgrimages to holy places. In the mid 1960’s, hospice as we know it today, took on a new meaning that has changed and improved the care of today’s pilgrims, the terminally ill. Today, there are more than 1,400 hospice programs providing care across the country.
Funeral Service and Hospice: Mutual Concern, Cooperation & Care covers topics such as types of hospice care, cost of hospice care, hospice and the funeral, hospice care and funeral directors and other special considerations.
