. It is marked by a sense of freedom from the debilitating effects of the pain and grief. Resilience, no doubt, helps the caregiver to recover and grow. The fifth and final stage is deep compassion, which is characterized by self-realization and self-awareness and is the combination of all the growth that has been achieved. The carer can now serve the dying with compassion, deep caring, professional knowledge, and comfort in the presence of the patient.