Getting Smart about Death

A death occurs about every twelve seconds in the United States, according to the US Census Bureau. What happens in the hours and days following a death is something most of us have no knowledge of. In Getting Smart about Death, author Jane Filetic changes that by sharing basic information that can make a world of difference. Using an efficient, need-to-know manner, she covers such topics as: - the four things needed immediately after a death occurs; - ten helpful suggestions to consider when a death is imminent; - answers to frequently asked questions following a death; - the times in life when it is essential to express our own final wishes. Getting Smart about Death is a simple, straightforward guide that will help you be prepared when a parent, spouse, partner, sibling, child, or best friend is nearing the end of life or has reached the end of life. Information is not just power; in the case of death, it is peace of mind.

Jane Filetic began a challenging second career in 2004 as an arrangement counselor in Monterey County, California. She helped families and individuals from every walk of life make burial and cremation arrangements, at death and in advance of death.