Strings of Compassion

Hands playing a harp

Strings of Compassion is a musical and clinical service that uses harp and voice to serve the needs of people who are terminally ill, receiving comfort care or on hospice. This music creates an atmosphere of loving kindness, beauty and peace that supports the soul in transition.

Strings of Compassion Services

The music vigil setting offers an atmosphere of warmth, compassionate care and beauty. The music has been found to help with pain, anxiety, grief and unresolved issues in a way that is supportive, peaceful and non-invasive. Family members are encouraged to attend the music vigil. The patient and family may find more than one vigil helpful.

Strings of Compassion:

  • Is a service provided by trained Music-Thanatologists
  • Provides vigils played in the hospital, patient homes, nursing homes and foster care homes
  • Is free of charge and available Monday through Friday
  • May be requested through a patient's nurse or by calling Spiritual Care at 541-222-2245.