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Care after death

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Care after death

The need to give personalised compassionate care does not end when the person has died, but continues with care after death, including supporting friends and families with bereavement. Each death is a unique experience, shaped by the nature of their illness, their expressed wishes, and their social, cultural, spiritual, and religious beliefs.

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Cathryn

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UK Professional Lead Adult Community Nursing and End of Life Care

Last quality assured: 17/03/2026
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Last updated date 18/03/2026