Helping people deal with God in their grief is indeed a ministry.

I remember asking a priest about one of the last "terms" in a Catholic "end of life" directive.

The key part of the term was "Insofar as possible, I wish to die at home or in a home-like setting".

I asked the priest why?

And he smiled, and said "Oh, it's not for you, it's for your loved ones...helping you die takes great energy,   They may have to take "turns", with some people in the bedroom with you, while the others outside re-gain their strength.  In a home like setting there is more space, perhaps a living room.  Here, your family can reflect on your life, and their own life, perhaps there is need for reconciliation among some famly members.  This sort of reconciliation - deep, unhurried conversation - can best happen at home or in a more open environment, far less so than a small, perhaps shared hospital room.   There may be pictures at home to help remember family life. 

Your last act can be reconciliation!"