What to Do When a Loved One Dies: A Practical and Compassionate Guide to Dealing With Death on Life's Terms

From practical matters such as arranging funerals, what to do when death occurs away from home, and dealing with wills, to the emotional challenges of handling grief, this is an indispensable guide for individuals, funeral homes, churches, and retirement communities. Original.

A California resident for most of her life, Eva Shaw is known nationally and internationally for well-written, informational and entertaining books. For the Love of Children (Health Communications, Spring 1998) is the latest book by Shaw.

She has written more than thirty books and an excess of 1000 magazine articles and columns. She teaches writing and communications at UC Riverside and San Diego, and Coleman College. She's been featured on such shows as Leeza, Maury Povich, and CNN in her capacity as a grief expert. Eva holds a master's degree in Interpersonal Studies and a doctorate in Eschatology. She is a memeber of the prestigious American Society of Journalists and Authors. Eva is also a founding member and spokesperson for Love on a Leash, a volunteer animal-assisted therapy program bringing dogs and volunteers to institutions for therapeutic visits. She lives in Carlsbad, California with her husband, Joe, and son, Matt, along with her Welsh terrier, Zippy, a certified animal assistance dog.