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Hospice Instructions

Dignifying Lives Well-Lived.

Hospice & End-of-Life Care Instructions

Dignifying Lives Well-Lived – Compassionate Support from Start to Finish

If your loved one is on hospice or palliative care, we're here to partner with you and their team. We offer proactive spiritual visits, gentle guidance, and seamless arrangements when the time comes—always with dignity and heart.

Immediate Help or Questions? Call Us 24/7

(417) 673-2411

Toll Free: 877-316-8328 | Chaplain Kyle or our team can visit, pray, or discuss next steps—no pressure, just support.

Recommended Local Hospice Providers

We frequently partner with trusted hospice agencies in Joplin and Southwest Missouri. These providers offer excellent, compassionate care, and we're happy to coordinate with any of them. Our top recommendation is:

  • Trinity Hospice (Our #1 Recommendation)
    Compassionate, full-service hospice serving Joplin and surrounding areas with personalized end-of-life care.
    Phone: (417) 605-3449
    Visit Trinity Hospice Website | Local Joplin office: 1531 W 32nd St.
  • Compassus Hospice - Joplin
    Medicare-approved hospice with strong community focus, palliative options, and supportive services.
    Phone: (417) 623-8272
    Visit Compassus Joplin Page
  • Gentiva Hospice
    Nationwide expertise with local Joplin presence, emphasizing pain management and family support.
    Phone: (417) 782-6811 (shared regional line)
    Visit Gentiva Website
  • Phoenix Hospice
    Reliable, high-quality hospice care tailored to Southwest Missouri families.
    Phone: (417) 680-4000
    Visit Phoenix Hospice Page

These are providers we trust and work well with—feel free to ask us for more details or referrals based on your specific needs.

Care Instructions for Hospice Facilities

To ensure smooth communication, please complete our Care Instructions Form and provide it to your hospice team or facility. This helps them contact us directly when the time comes, respecting your loved one's wishes for transfer, spiritual care, and arrangements.

Download Care Instructions Form (PDF)

Simple to fill out—your Funeral Director is happy to assist if needed.

How We Support Hospice Families

  • Proactive Chaplain Visits – Chaplain Kyle can visit your loved one at home or facility for spiritual encouragement, prayer, or companionship.
  • Immediate Coordination – Notify the hospice team of your choice of Simpson Funeral Home; we'll handle transfer and care respectfully.
  • Personalized & Ongoing Care – Custom services, family support, and access to Hope for the Heart grief groups.

"Dignifying Lives Well-Lived" – Partnering with hospice to honor every moment with compassion.

Questions About Hospice Coordination or Support?

Call (417) 673-2411 – 24/7 Email Us

Simpson Funeral Home
Webb City & Carl Junction, Missouri
Serving Southwest Missouri Since 1907

Simpson Funeral Home  |  Serving Southwest Missouri Since 1907  |  Toll Free: 877-316-8328  |  Email: director@simpsonfh.com

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