In recent years, there has been a noticeable transformation in the way we view death. More and more people realise that in the last moments of life, it is important to take care of needs such as closeness, understanding and moments of joy. This new perception of the role of hospices and palliative care is perceived as an expression of care and a focus on factors that are important to patients, such as comfort, dignity and presence in the most difficult moments of life.