Csonthó Aranka: A csehországi hospice szolgálat története és kialakulása, különösebb tekintettel a Csehtestvér Egyház Diakóniájára

Accompanying a dying person is still considered as a taboo in societies. To say farewell to one’s beloved family members and frirens has been lost as a practice which traditional societies use to practice, the parting from earthly life usually takes place in the cold desolation of a hospital which is rather inhumane. It is important to recognize the importance of being able to accompany the dying person in a human and accepting environment. Physical needs must be taken
care of at the same time – as pain relief, alleviation of suffering, and also the spiritual needs. Death brings up to surface feelings and questions that are important to discuss and express to the dying person. It is a great privilege for the leaving one consciously saying goodbye to the earthly life and to wind his life up. The hospice service emerging from one’s Christian commitment, may provide help to leave your earthly existence in peace, saying goodbye to life.
Keywords: Hospice, accompaniment, care, dying, diaconia