Photographs of loved ones formed the heart of Aspac's memorial service, giving families a quiet space to remember the lives behind their loss. (Assisi Palliative Care pic) PETALING JAYA: For families who have spent weeks or months caring for someone with a serious illness, the period after death can feel strangely quiet, particularly after a routine once filled with medication schedules, appointments, difficult conversations and round-the-clock concern.
That was the spirit behind a recent memorial service organised by Assisi Palliative Care (Aspac), which brought together 10 families who had lost loved ones under its care.
Held in conjunction with World Hospice and Palliative Care Day on Oct 10, the gathering gave families a chance to pause, remember and acknowledge the lives of those who had died, while also reconnecting with the people who had supported them through some of their most difficult moments.
