| Creating Meaningful Funeral Experiences: A Guide for Caregivers Contributor(s): Wolfelt, Alan D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1879651386 ISBN-13: 9781879651388 Publisher: Companion Press (CO) OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2003 Annotation: Explores how caregivers and clergy can create momentous and personalized ceremonies. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Death, Grief, Bereavement - Self-help | Death, Grief, Bereavement - Religion | Christian Rituals & Practice - General |
| Dewey: 265.85 |
| Physical Information: 0.27" H x 8.48" W x 8.46" (0.49 lbs) 85 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Topical - Death/Dying |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Written in response to the current trend to deritualize death and funeral ceremonies, this book explores the ways in which caregivers and clergy can create heartfelt ceremonies that help the bereaved begin to heal. Explaining the purposes behind rituals, it reviews the many ways these have changed over the years and argues for a return to authentic, personalized, and meaningful funeral ceremonies. The qualities in caregivers that make them effective funeral planners are examined, and practical ideas for creating authentic, personalized, and meaningful funeral ceremonies are provided. Trends toward the prevalence of cremation are discussed, as are trends away from viewing and spending time with the body of the deceased. This replaces 1879651084. |