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The Good Funeral Guide is the first ever independent consumer guide to the funeral industry. It is for anyone who:
- needs to arrange a funeral for someone now
- has sick or elderly relatives or friends and knows that a funeral is imminent
- wants to find a good funeral director and have some say in the funeral itself
- wants to make future arrangements for their own funeral
- would like to learn about deaths and funerals
Authoritative, impartial and empowering, it is indispensable for those who don't want a conventional religious ceremony and invaluable for those who do. This is a book we will all need - probably at least twice.
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About the Author:
Charles Cowling is a trained funeral celebrant, committed to empowering families to let their people go with peace, dignity and love. He also trains funeral celebrants and reviews schools for The Good School Guide.
Review:
The sub-title says it all: "Everything you need to know, everything you need to do." Readers will have access to constantly updated online listings. (The Bookseller)
It is down to earth and realistically focused on cremation... I though the pros and cons of green burial, and on processing, particularly good... the book deserves to do well. (Professor Tony Walter, Professor of Death Studies at the University of Bath)
A wonderful addition to the resources folk are looking for to support them in times of loss of a family member of friend. Great! (Rev Kate Atchley, Interfaith minister, Edinburgh)
I took it on a long train journey with me and have read it cover to cover - please take this as some accolade, there's not many funeral books that would pass this test!... I know your book will be empowering. (John Mallatrat of Peace Funerals)
A wealth of detail, anecdote and advice. It takes us by the hand through one of the most difficult experiences there are. It's the last word on the subject. (Simon Carr)
Title mentioned in an article on University's Death Day Conference where the author is a keynote speaker. -Mid Hampshire Observer, 5th May 2010
Mention in 'New Titles Just Published' section in The Church Times, 4th June 2010
"Charles Cowling (is) one of those wonderful and sadly all-too-rare writers who are able to be witty, serious, and funny all at the same time." Nick Gandon, Simplicity Cremations
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 'There are not many books that you can say with assuranceshould be in every home without exception, this is definitely one!' The Good Bookstall, June 2010.
'The content is extremely comprehensive but is broken down into easily assimilated sections' 'There are also plenty of signposts to relevant websites. The guide is intended to be used alongside the Good Funeral Guide website www.goodfuneralguide.co.uk' Hospice Information Bulletin, 3rd July 2010
It is down to earth and realistically focused on cremation... I though the pros and cons of green burial, and on processing, particularly good... the book deserves to do well. (Professor Tony Walter, Professor of Death Studies at the University of Bath)
A wonderful addition to the resources folk are looking for to support them in times of loss of a family member of friend. Great! (Rev Kate Atchley, Interfaith minister, Edinburgh)
I took it on a long train journey with me and have read it cover to cover - please take this as some accolade, there's not many funeral books that would pass this test!... I know your book will be empowering. (John Mallatrat of Peace Funerals)
A wealth of detail, anecdote and advice. It takes us by the hand through one of the most difficult experiences there are. It's the last word on the subject. (Simon Carr)
Title mentioned in an article on University's Death Day Conference where the author is a keynote speaker. -Mid Hampshire Observer, 5th May 2010
Mention in 'New Titles Just Published' section in The Church Times, 4th June 2010
"Charles Cowling (is) one of those wonderful and sadly all-too-rare writers who are able to be witty, serious, and funny all at the same time." Nick Gandon, Simplicity Cremations
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 'There are not many books that you can say with assuranceshould be in every home without exception, this is definitely one!' The Good Bookstall, June 2010.
'The content is extremely comprehensive but is broken down into easily assimilated sections' 'There are also plenty of signposts to relevant websites. The guide is intended to be used alongside the Good Funeral Guide website www.goodfuneralguide.co.uk' Hospice Information Bulletin, 3rd July 2010
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- PublisherContinuum
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 144115731X
- ISBN 13 9781441157317
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages216
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