Table 1 Overview of themes and sub-themes that emerged in the interview text

The elusive entanglement of Suffering

- Uncovering spiritual and existential Suffering

Spiritual and existential Care

- Ambivalence and Uncertainty

- Facilitating Reconciliation and Communication between Family members

- Unburdening Patients to facilitate a peaceful Passing

Conveying Consolation

- Emotional Challenges

- Emotional Containers