Funerals to Die For

Funerals to Die For

Author: Kathy Benjamin

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-03-18

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 144055708X

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True stories that put the, er, "fun" back into funerals! The hereafter may still be part of the great unknown, but with Funerals to Die For you can unearth the rich--and often, dark--history of funeral rites. From getting a portrait painted with a loved one's ashes to purchasing a safety coffin complete with bells and breathing tubes, this book takes you on a whirlwind tour of funeral customs and trivia from all over the globe. Inside, you'll find more than 100 unbelievable traditions, practices, and facts, such as: The remains of a loved one can be launched into deep space for only $1,000. In Taiwan, strippers are hired to entertain funeral guests throughout the ceremony. Undertakers for the Tongan royal family weren't allowed to use their hands for 100 days after preparing a king's body. In the late 1800s, New Englanders would gulp down a cocktail of water and their family member's ashes in order to keep them from returning as vampires. Whether you fear being buried alive or just have a morbid curiosity of the other side, Funerals to Die For examines what may happen when another person dies.


How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies

How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies

Author: Therese A. Rando

Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

Published: 2023-12-14

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13:

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Living Life While Navigating the Death of a Loved One If you recently lost a loved one, How to Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies is the lifeline you are seeking. Dr. Therese Rando’s compassionate and comprehensive guide will help you navigate the storm and find your way back to solid ground. Whether dealing with sudden loss or mourning a long-anticipated passing, this book acknowledges that each person’s journey through grief is unique. It equips its readers with the tools to understand and address their grief, communicate with children about death, attend to any unfinished business, and find support and other resources to help them move forward with their lives. Dr. Rando emphasizes the importance of self-care and encourages the acceptance of appropriate help and support from others. She provides practical strategies for managing grief during difficult times like the holidays, for planning funerals, and for creating meaningful personal rituals. First published in the late 1980s, Dr. Rando’s book is an enduring guide to the emotional, practical, and spiritual aspects of loss. With decades of clinical experience and international acclaim, she is a leading expert on the grieving process. While this guide is intended for people who have lost a loved one, it is also a resource for carers, or anyone else, who wish to support someone navigating the path of bereavement. In the face of loss, this book is not just about surviving, but about living—truly and fully.


Facts about Funerals

Facts about Funerals

Author: Alberta Funeral Information Service

Publisher: Calgary : Alberta Funeral Information Service : Gunderson Public Relations, c1971, 1974 printing.

Published: 1974

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13:

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Last Show of Love

Last Show of Love

Author: Kelly M. Cox

Publisher: CrossBooks Publishing

Published: 2014-10-08

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9781462752751

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Far too many families learn how to plan a funeral when death has painfully and often surprisingly invaded the family. The family--grief stricken and still in mourning--walk into the chosen funeral home and simply follows the lead of the funeral director. While experiencing devastating pain is not a good time to be attempting to make personal and meaningful burial or cremation arrangements. In Last Show of Love, author Kelly M. Cox provides details of every step and process a family will encounter while arranging a service, a cremation, or a celebration of life. She offers helpful ideas on how to personalize a simple or elaborate service or celebration and includes a host of useful resources. Filled with quality, up-to-date, accurate statistics, and information on funerals and funeral planning, Cox has compiled research, testimonies, and true stories. This book is designed to help a grieving family through their most difficult time in a more meaningful and memorable way. Cox uses positive approaches in her explanations and her easy-to-follow guides. Last Show of Love educates and motivates you to act on this inescapable topic of planning for one's own or another's passing. It helps you take care of yourself and your family and allows you to have the peace, knowledge, and confidence needed to enjoy the remainder of your days.