| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (85 p.) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 81). |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Subject |
Funeral service.
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Bereavement.
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Loss (Psychology)
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SELF-HELP / Spiritual
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| Genre |
Electronic books.
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| Subject |
Bereavement. (OCoLC)fst00830665
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Funeral service. (OCoLC)fst00936257
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Loss (Psychology) (OCoLC)fst01002621
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| Added Author |
Freading.
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| Related To |
Print version: Wolfelt, Alan. Creating meaningful funeral experiences. 2nd ed. Fort Collins, CO : Companion Press, c2003 1879651386 (OCoLC)53819733 |
| ISBN |
9781617220289 (electronic bk.) |
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1617220280 (electronic bk.) |
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