The Pain Relief and Palliative Care Society (PRPCS) organised a heartfelt bereavement get-together at Kumudini Devi Hospice, bringing together families who had lost their loved ones after receiving palliative care through the Society’s hospice and home-care services.

The event began with a brief introduction to WPCD, highlighting the importance of compassionate care, effective pain and symptom management, dignity, and emotional support for patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families. One of the most moving parts of the gathering was the sharing of experiences by bereaved families. They spoke about their journeys with their loved ones, the challenges they faced, and how the PRPCS palliative care teams, through both hospice and home-based care, helped relieve their loved ones’ suffering and supported them through some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

The families expressed deep gratitude for the care, compassion, and unwavering support they had received. Many described the palliative care teams as “God-sent angels,”. Their heartfelt words served as a powerful reminder that palliative care extends beyond managing physical symptoms. The gathering was also an opportunity for the PRPCS teams to reconnect with the families they had supported. The programme concluded with a candle-lighting ceremony in memory of the loved ones followed by two minutes of silence. At PRPCS, care does not end with the loss of a loved one.