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PHC Next Steps: Navigating the End of Life Journey Booklet ENGLISH

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Caring after death Caring for your loved one after death We believe that dying is a sacred event. When your loved one dies, a nurse or physician will confirm that they have died and record the time of death. Your loved one's body will stay warm for a short while and will become cooler as time passes. You may want to spend time with your loved one's body. When possible, you and your family may be invited to remain with your loved one for a predetermined period of time. You may want to sit quietly, offer prayers or sacred readings or share stories and/or memories. You may want to notify family and friends. A chaplain will meet with you to discuss next steps and complete the appropriate paperwork. At the appropriate time, a nurse will prepare your loved one to be transferred to the morgue or mortuary. 10

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