all you need to know to arrange a funeral
we need to talk about the funeral
- 101 practical ways to commemorate and celebrate a life
"Bursting with practical advice for those suffering a bereavement and needing to know exactly what to do. All a bereaved person needs to guide them through the myriad of necessary arrangements at a stressful time."
Fidelity. The journal of the National Council of Psychotherapists
the book
"It has all the information you need. It is also rather inspiring." Lesley Garner. Daily Telegraph
This book, a practical and imaginative guide of 101 helpful ideas, gives you the information and support you need to
- arrange a funeral which could only be for that special person
- manage your relationship with the funeral director to get just what you want
- avoid spending money on things you don’t really need. Using the unique Funeral Director Quote Form and price guidelines could save you hundreds of pounds
- make your choices about how to say your final farewells in the time leading up to the funeral
- decide where and when you want the funeral to take place, what type of coffin you want and who will conduct the ceremony
- create a handmade and personal ceremony that honours the person who has died and comforts and inspires those who are left behind
"The text is a triumph of clarity and quietly expert, informed advice. It makes the reader feel guided by someone who knows from experience but wants you to find your own way." Professor Malcolm Johnson, The Centre for Death and Society.
We Need To Talk About The Funeral - 101 Practical Ways To Commemorate And Celebrate A Life
101 important things you need to know about arranging a funeral (208 pages with over 100 colour plates)
by Jane Morrell and Simon Smith; published by Accent Press (ISBN 978-1906125011)
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essential help to arrange a funeral now or to plan a funeral in advance
We Need To Talk About The Funeral gives you a clear path through the confusion. We have designed the book to be easy-to-read and browse at a difficult time. Full of beautiful, inspiring and informative photographs, it is organised into ten clear sections with 101 points to help you through – written as briefly and clearly as possible.
"Anybody who has qualms about a conventional funeral, but has no firm idea what they do want, will find this book a great source of practical advice and information. It's like having somebody take you by the hand and lead you gently through one of the worst nightmares you'll ever have to deal with. Essential reading for everybody, even those who think they're never going to need it." Ella Haworth
"If only we’d access to a book like this. It’s absolutely full of inspiration on how to really celebrate the life of a loved one. Warmly recommended." Lorna Howarth. Resurgence Magazine.
"By some margin the best guide available for all those who want to shake off existing conventions." Pharos Magazine (Cremation Society of GB)
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