Creating Meaningful Funeral Ceremonies: A Guide for Caregivers

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 many rituals, it reviews the many ways these have changed over the years and argues for a return to authentic, personalized, and meaningful funeral ceremonies. Also reviewed are the qualities in caregivers that make them effective funeral planners.