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The role of culture is significant in hospice palliative care (HPC). While mainstream HPC has been well described in many Western countries, there is no conceptual clarity regarding the meaning of HPC among minority cultures and ethnicities. In this article, we describe and critically appraise the findings of a literature synthesis of 15 qualitative studies regarding the conceptualization of HPC among culturally diverse populations. Three primary themes emerged regarding HPC. They highlight that (1) HPC should attend to the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of death and dying; (2) the ideal HPC provider demonstrates excellent knowledge and expertise about end-of-life care, and is respectful, genuine, and compassionate; and (3) HPC should include a range of resources that alleviate the potential burdens associated with end-of-life care. The synthesis of this knowledge suggests that expectations regarding the scope of HPC across ethnic and cultural groups have more similarities than differences to the goals of mainstream HPC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]