Here we have an outward sacramental form - anointing with oil, sometimes accompanied by laying on of hands. This was originally part of the Church's healing ministry but over time became associated particularly with the approach of death. The earlier emphasis has been restored quite strongly over recent years.
Thus the sacramental structure of Holy Church ends only with the termination of the life of the individual member. It has ideally embraced the whole of that life, and sustained it at every point, aiming to conform it to the life of Christ and to fit it for life in God.