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With efficiency and a touch of humor, this valuable guidebook offers information on the difficult subject of planning for one’s own death or organizing funerals for loved ones. Topics ranging from cremation, burial, caskets, services, and organ donation are explored, and each section offers data, definitions, examples, pros and cons, and helpful worksheets for narrowing down the best options. Numerous sidebars that offer engaging and occasionally bizarre facts on the death industry are also included. Emphasizing practicality and frugality, a bevy of money-saving steps are explored, citing that if smart choices are made beforehand then expensive choices made in grief can be avoided. Ideal for the time-constrained, this comprehensive resource presents fast facts in an easy-to-read format, while helpful links for each topic are compiled in an accompanying website. Readers will benefit from the peace of mind that follows the creation of a structured plan to reduce the financial burdens and emotional distress on loved ones left behind.


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What would happen if a family member, or you, died tomorrow?

There is nothing more heartbreaking and distressing than the death of a loved one. In most cases, after a death, you will have only a few days to make decisions for a funeral. Confronted with dozens of choices you must hastily and often under great emotional duress make decisions and then you must live with those decisions. Often you wonder would this be what he/she would have wanted? It is to be hoped that this book will assist you and your family as you maneuver your way through a tragic time.

“Funerals - Step by Step Planning,” is not connected to the funeral industry and being unbiased will introduce you to the fundamentals, procedures and guidelines that a funeral entails. The introductory chapter presents suggestions and expertise to guide you through the emotional task of preparing for the funeral. There are 45 concise guidelines, a so called “crash course.” The following chapters cover the 45 steps more thoroughly and in more detail.

As you navigate your way through the chapters, instruction and advice will assist you in making knowledgeable, informed decisions, or you will be provided with a website or phone number where you can find answers.

One of the most economically informative chapters is on the Funeral Consumers Alliance or Memorial Societies, like me, most of my family and friends had never heard of them. They are regional, nonprofit, nonsectarian societies, generally run by volunteers that keep costs for a dignified funeral to a minimum with their affiliate funeral homes. They have grown into one of the most respected non profit watchdog groups in the United States and Canada. By joining the organization, filling in a funeral guidance form and sending it to an affiliate funeral home you can have a simple, meaningful, dignified funeral, saving from 10% to a 40% discount off conventional funeral industry costs.

Some of the topics include:
- how to donate your body to science 
- organ and tissue donation
- Funeral Consumer’s Alliance and memorial societies
- buying or renting the right casket
- purchasing an urn
- preplanning a funeral, an increasing number of people are planning their own - - funerals and specifying their funeral choices at their own pace
- last minute bereavement flights and compassionate fares
- visitation, viewings and embalming 
- the funeral: traditional, graveside, private, non-commemorative
- body disposition options: burial, direct burial, cremation, direct cremation 
- memorial services or a celebration of life
- how to write an obituary and death notice
- a guide to preparing and delivering eulogies 
- recommendations where flowers are, or are not appropriate
- suggestions for appropriate music selections and poems  
- choosing a cemetery and buying a plot
- memorialization and creating a special tribute 
- reception after the service
- personal details to complete before a death: wills, living wills
- preparing your family for financial guidance when a death is imminent 
- survivors guidelines to settling affairs of the deceased and information on how to secure financial help and benefits 
- websites and phone numbers to contact when further information is needed 
green burial 

There are 5 preplanning forms:
1. Comparing funeral home costs
2. Preplanning a funeral
3. An obituary facilitator
4. Financial data of the deceased for survivors
5. Form to advise future generations on any health problems.

This book will start you off on your journey to assist your family in completing and concluding the final chapter of a loved one with dignity and grace.

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My Final Wishes is an organized, educational workbook. It assists the reader in preparing and providing the necessary information loved ones will need at their inevitable time of death, or the unfortunate possibility of their becoming incapacitated. It covers the full range of issues, from the obvious to other subjects oftentimes overlooked. My Final Wishes is not only a useful tool for making final preparations; it is an invaluable resource to loved ones. Incorporated into the book is a usable Last Will and Testament, Health Care Directive, and Power of Attorney.
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Many things need to be done after the death of a loved one. Among these are contacting family and friends, arranging the funeral or memorial service, notifying pertinent agencies, and locating important paperwork.

Some of the most important tasks seem very small, almost unimportant, such as answering the phone, finding keys to the house and cars, taking care of any pets, picking up the mail, and organizing meals for the family of the deceased.
If your loved one owned property or if there were debts associated with the property, you must speak with a qualified probate attorney to see if probate is necessary.

The Ashmores wrote this book “to help you get clarity on what your role is and what things you should be aware of to make this process as painless as possible. Its purpose is to help you understand what to expect and what needs to be done through this trying time.”

“I am ready to meet my maker, but whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.”
Winston Churchill

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Canadians are saddled with over 1.4 trillion dollars in consumer debt and less than 75% have three months’ savings in an emergency account. If they want to be financially free,
something has to change. It starts with this book! The Money Book for Everyone Else is a guide that will teach you:
• How only paying what your credit card company requests might leave you burdened with a balance for decades.
• How to protect your financial identity and how failing to do so could result in a life-long nightmare.
• How to spot and avoid investment scams.
• Why certain credit cards could leave you hungry and thirsty on your next flight.
• Navigating the world of Canadian tax shelters, along with the basics of investing and debt.
• How to repair and maintain your credit score.
• Simple tips for being debt-free sooner.
• Questions, criteria, and biases you need to be aware of when choosing your financial team.
Written in a simple, straightforward style and loaded with lots of real-world examples and stories for Canadians, this book has everything an individual needs to know to become financially savvy. This is not an advanced guide; specific niche topics such as retirement planning, estate planning, and taxation will only be covered as an overview. There are few interactions that will last throughout your entire life, but your relationship with money is one of them.
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We all die. Most of us will have survivors whose grief will be compounded by having to arrange to dispose of our bodies, not knowing what we would have wanted. No one likes to discuss this. How do we transmit this information or get our aged loved ones to leave us their wishes?
This short planning guide provides check off lists and spaces for specific information that survivors need to fulfill the decedent’s wishes.
• Funeral or memorial service?
• Open- or closed-casket? Or no casket at all?
• Burial? On land or at sea? Where?
• Cremation? What do you want done with your ashes?
• Organ, tissue or whole-body donation?
• How much should these cost? Have you made any pre-arrangements?
Who knows what you want unless you tell them. This guide provides an easy way to provide answers to these and many more vital questions that you loved ones will have.
Not only frustrating, but also very costly—and sometimes dangerous—is that your survivors may not know how to access your papers, computer, or even your home. This guide stimulates you to provide the appropriate information so that your loved ones are neither frustrated nor left destitute.
Many people have used this guide as a way to begin these vital discussions with aged and infirm loved ones. It’s a difficult process. Losing a loved one is sad, but knowing their wishes in advance and providing the vital information survivors need to carry on helps lessen everyone’s stress.

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The Parting is a guide for planning a meaningful, creative, and unique funeral service for a loved one. This inspirational and organizational tool for family, friends, pastor and counselors offers both ideas and step-by-set instructions on a range of topics including: Funeral Etiquette (who does what), Biographical Questions and Forms, Service Checklists, Creative Eulogies/Rituals and Symbols and Music Resources.
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The great error into which nearly all foreigners and most Americans fall, who write or speak of society in this country, arises from confounding the political with the social system. In most other countries, in England, France, and all those nations whose government is monarchical or aristocratic, these systems are indeed similar. Society is there intimately connected with the government, and the distinctions in one are the origin of gradations in the other. The chief part of the society of the kingdom is assembled in the capital, and the same persons who legislate for the country legislate also for it. But in America the two systems are totally unconnected, and altogether different in character. In remodelling the form of the administration, society remained unrepublican. There is perfect freedom of political privilege, all are the same upon the hustings, or at a political meeting; but this equality does not extend to the drawing-room or the parlour. None are excluded from the highest councils of the nation, but it does not follow that all can enter into the highest ranks, of society. In point of fact, we think that there is more exclusiveness in the society of this country, than there is in that even of England—far more than there is in France. And the explanation may perhaps be found in the fact which we hate mentioned above. There being there less danger of permanent disarrangement or confusion of ranks by the occasional admission of the lowborn aspirant, there does not exist the same necessity for a jealous guarding of the barriers as there does here. The distinction of classes, also, after the first or second, is actually more clearly defined, and more rigidly observed in America, than in any country of Europe. Persons unaccustomed to look searchingly at these matters, may be surprised to hear it; but we know from observation, that there are among the respectable, in any city of the United States, at least ten distinct ranks. We cannot, of course, here point them out, because we could not do it without mentioning names.
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This book will definitely not be the usual book on death and dying. In fact the preponderance of information will be about after you have left the scene.

The hard and fast evidence is that you (and everyone else on earth) will in fact die. The good news about this unalterable fact is just that; everyone has to do it. That means that all the good-looking, rich and fun-loving people whom you now currently hate, will have to do it too.

Another comforting thought is that there have certainly been a number of people who have died very successfully before us, and so we won't be alone in this experience.

This is not going to be a book about religious or philosophical beliefs, unless of course you want it to be, because this is your book. It is meant to be a rather lighthearted approach to what will be the inevitable eventually.

If done correctly, this book should encourage those weak-hearted individuals,that would be almost all of us, who would rather live in denial right up until the last second, to make a couple of plans. In that way those who are in charge of the remains will have a clue who they are burying, or throwing to the winds.

Call me crazy, but when I die I would rather choose how it's all going to go, at least one last time.It would be just swell to save those relatives and friends all those crabby hours, and bad decisions regarding my funeral, memorial service, wake, or whatever else I want to have happen to me after I bid adieu.
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A useful book outlining, in basic terms, the procedures to follow when making funeral arrangements. The book covers topics from planning the funeral, whether earth burial or cremation and "green burials".
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The Funeral Planner trilogy is brought to you by the Dignity Memorial Network, Legacy.com, and Eternal Image. Valuable Offers & Content-Integrated-Ads Inside from additional sponsors endorsed by protagonist Maddy Banks include 1800FLOWERS.com, Forethought Financial Group LLC, GoDaddy.com, EchoSign.com, Angel Aire Urns, Heardable.com, The National Hospice Foundation, GoDaven.com, DNA2Diamonds, Cadillac Travel Agency, GotKosherInc.com, Andiamo’s Italia of Metro Detroit, Eagles Nest on Clark Lake, BTB Burrito of Ann Arbor and a special tribute sponsored by First Capital Funding. The President of the United States once again calls upon Maddy Banks; this time to help China save their arable land and renew US-China relations in a comedy-adventure against a backdrop of real current-day issues. While attending Eve’s séance party, Maddy receives a message from Uncle Sam’s spirit: “Go to China-Find the Tombstone-Save the World.” She dismisses it as a sham until the President calls with a mission for Lights Out Enterprises: Modify China’s burial rituals to save their land. While charged with changing 5,000 years of tradition, Maddy uncovers the myth of a yellow lure bequeathed to her by Uncle Sam bearing a code that holds the secret to the holy grail of life; a secret others will kill for, including her arch nemesis Derek Rogers, who runs a multi-national corporation in China, as well as a suspicious client of her estranged husband Victor. Determined to “find the tombstone”, Maddy engages the help of a reluctant handsome hero—expert Asian mythologist Michael Kahn, as they embark on a fast paced journey through the symbols of ancient China and Judaism to solve the mystery of the yellow lure and save China’s sacred waters from privatization. If you ever wanted to learn about multi-cultural life celebrations and the Jews of China, this is a must read. THE DIGITAL SERIES: On Amazon! Watch the digital series based on the novels featuring singer-actor Joss Stone (who lights up the screen!), Cynthia Gibb (Fame), Marisa Ramirez (General Hospital), Heather Mazur (CSI), Carlease Burke (In Her Shoes), Andre Boccaletti (Sex in the City). Bonus content includes “After-Behind-the-Scenes” and the acclaimed tribute video “Jack the Mench.” THE TRIBUTE NETWORK: Visit www.TheTributeNetwork.com and send your questions to DEAR MADDY— Grief Etiquette to the Rescue; post your Tribute Video in the Tribute Film Festival, buy the trilogy of novels and nonfiction Grief Wellness and Grief Tributes; and visit the novel-inspired business www.LightsOutEnterprises.com. THE MEDIA: The brand has received worldwide media attention including appearances on The Today Show, The Early Show, NPR, NYT, and MSN, etc. turning Lynn Isenberg into the media’s “go-to-celebrity-author for Life Celebrations”. Stay tuned for more with award-winning director Donald Petrie on board (Miss Congeniality, How to Lose A Guy in Ten Days, Mystic Pizza…) To see the Digital Series based on “The Funeral Planner” visit www.Amazon.com. A portion of the proceeds go to the National Hospice Foundation.
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Widowhood Happens encourages married people to prepare for widowhood, but is packed with information for the public in general to become aware of the bereaved needs. It's full of widow's and widower's personal stories, and contains interviews with professionals who deal with their problems. Written in an easy style, it contains information given by a physician, psychiatrist, heads of organizations, a lawyer, alternative lifestyles, etc. The author's advice is to
LISTEN TO and DON'T JUDGE the bereaved. Everyone's personality and
most beliefs are individual.

From the back cover:
"Widowhood doesn't have to be devastating. This book can help you move through your own valid emotions to arrive at a new life, all yours."

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Embracing the Teardrops: A Simple, Step-by-Step Guide to Planning a Funeral That Is Dignified, Memorable, and Affordable guides the reader through one of life’s most difficult experiences: handling the death, final arrangements, and funeral of a loved one. This clear, concise, and compact book provides valuable advice on such vitally important topics as handling essential paperwork, meeting with a funeral director, choosing the type and location of the funeral service, and arranging transportation if death occurs far from home. If you aren’t sure what to do or where to turn after the passing of a loved one, this handy little guidebook will tell you everything you need to know, not just immediately following the death, but in the weeks and months beyond.
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As human beings, we are one of the creatures on this earth who mourn the loss of our own. I meet people so obviously shocked when someone they love has died. This sometimes shows in the person being mentally unclear, emotionally numb, and quite vulnerable at our meeting. This may make them very open to suggestion regarding the funeral process of their loved one, and possibly unable to make clear, assertive decisions. “What do people normally do?” is a common question that I am asked. By this question I understand the need to channel the funeral process in a way that is culturally and socially seen as appropriate and “normal”. Not so long ago, when we humans lived in small village type communities in many parts of the world, if someone in a family died, it used to be normal for family members to be very involved. A special room in the house would be used for the person to be laid out in. They would stay in this room, at home, surrounded by family and visited by friends in the days before their funeral service. The ‘elders’ in the family would make all of the funeral arrangements, and coordinate the actual funeral day with the local clergy or spiritual leader. Nowadays, we have a more modern funeral home. There is the obvious convenience for the modern family in this ‘out of the private home and into the funeral home’ arrangement, but there is also a loss to the family. It is too easy to allow the modern funeral home, with all of its ‘professional services’, to override a family’s personal need to stay connected to their loved one, and to be involved in their funeral process, if they wish to be. As to what is normal, ask rather “what feels right for you?” We are not emotional clones. We are each unique. We perceive life through our own eyes, with our own beliefs and values. The way we experience the loss of someone dear to us is very personal, and needs to be recognized and accommodated for. I believe that personalised grieving is essential at this time. It is in this area particularly that I feel the people affected most by someone’s death are often unaware of the ways that they can stay involved with and be connected to their loved one right up to the day of their funeral. Some funeral directors prefer to keep the funeral process as simple as possible for the family. It is often the case that unless the family know about certain options that are available and specifically ask for them, they may not take place. The days before the funeral itself may be full of missed opportunities that could have helped close family and friends to personalize their grief, and to pay tribute in an appropriate and meaningful way. Don’t allow yourself to be kept out of the funeral process of someone you love because of the specialized nature and disjointedness of our modern societies. Just because a funeral home has taken your loved one into their care, does not mean that you cannot be actively involved with them in the days leading up to their funeral. This book is written to show you how you can work with your funeral home, with your funeral director, to bring back some close and personal elements to the funeral of someone you love, that used to be ‘normal’ in days gone by. My hope is that these pages will share information with you that will make you feel prepared, and give you a sense of focus and personal power in the midst of your sadness, your loss. I am writing from the perspective of an urban New Zealand funeral director. Some laws and procedures will be different if you live in another part of the world, but I hope that there will still be some things that will help you, that you can grab hold of and use no matter where you are. We are all human after all.
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This workbook provides detailed advice about preparing living wills and advance directives, with information about potential illnesses and medical events such as terminal illness, advanced cancer, coma, stroke, and dementia. The introduction of this document states: There's only one person who is truly qualified to tell health care providers how you feel about different kinds of health care issues and that's you. But, what if you get sick, or injured so severely that you can t communicate with your doctors or family members? Have you thought about what kinds of medical care you would want? Do your loved ones and health care providers know your wishes? Many people assume that close family members automatically know what they want. But studies have shown that spouses guess wrong over half the time about what kinds of treatment their husbands or wives would want. You can help assure that your wishes will direct future health care decisions through the process of advance care planning.

The workbook has two parts: Part I: The Basics. This section introduces and discusses all of the important components of advance care planning. You may find it provides enough information for you to figure out what you want and express your wishes to others. Part II: Resources. Turn to these sections for additional help and further explanation of ideas and topics introduced in The Basics. Two ways to use this book. Spend an hour working through The Basics. Then communicate. OR Work through The Basics. Take another hour or two to work through all or part of Resources for a more complete approach. Then communicate.

TABLE OF CONTENTS - Why do you need to think now about future health care decisions? Do you have strongly-held beliefs that should guide your care? If you couldn't speak for yourself, what would you want done for you? Who will speak for me if I can t speak for myself? Common questions about choosing a spokesperson What else can I do to make my wishes known? Common questions about advance directives What situations and decisions do people commonly face? Dementia * Coma * Stroke * Terminal illness * Telling others what you want * Writing it down * What s next? Thought-provoking exercises - Your Beliefs and Values * Who should speak for me? * What makes your life worth living? * Personal and spiritual beliefs * Hope for recovery * Weighing pros and cons of treatment for different chances of recovery * Choices about death and dying * How would you like to spend your last days? * Organ donation and autopsy * Burial arrangements * Funeral or memorial services Health conditions and treatments Kidney dialysis * CPR-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation * Feeding tubes * Mechanical ventilators (breathing machines) * Hospice and palliative care * Your health care preferences * Introduction - Care preferences under different health conditions * Current health * Permanent coma * Severe dementia * Severe stroke * Terminal illness * A future situation of concern * How to talk about your wishes * Starting the discussion * Asking someone to be your spokesperson * Who else should you talk to? * What if you don't have close family or friends? * Nine important issues to discuss * Talking to your health care providers * Reviewing you wishes * Other issues * Legal and ethical issues of advance care planning

This is a privately authored news service and educational publication of Progressive Management. For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
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A simple step-by-step guide for family members, personal representatives and executors with day-to-day time-lines and checklists to successfully administer and close an estate. All related tax, legal, probate and financial topics are covered. Written for citizens of the United States.

When a loved one, family member or friend passes away, most people quickly find themselves in a stressful, awkward situation with many more questions popping into their mind than answers. The first question being, “What am I supposed to do?”

This book was written to clearly and concisely guide you through each and every step necessary to successfully settle the affairs of the person you cared for. It is organized by what needs to be done each day after death.

Each time period has a checklist of actions to help organize and simplify the process. There are many tasks to complete. By breaking the list down to simple, straightforward actions, the entire process becomes less daunting and lowers stress.

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At a time like this we need a practical, easy, organized way to make planning a Celebration of Life come together flawlessly to celebrate the life of someone we love.

Includes:
The 4 things that must be done first!
Planning forms to keep you organized
How to get the word out
Tips and techniques
How to select a place
How to decide on food, music, flowers
How to get help from others
Helpful resources for eulogies, books, etc.
And much more
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Bob Butz, investigative reporter, humorist, and amateur natualist is on assignment: He's planning his own natural burial in three months.

Through memoir, boots on the ground research, conversations with his wife, and a serious degree of levity, Butz considers the options for his final act on Earth.

In chapters like, "Wherein a memory of worms offers a glimpse into the future," and "Wherein the spirit of a natural burial is compromised by people looking to make a buck," Butz thinks about the unthinkable, and tells it like he finds it.

• What happens to our body when we die?
• Is six-feet-under enough?
• What about grave robbers?
• Is it okay to be placed in a hole with nothing but the clothes on your back?
• Is natural burial even legal?

Going Out Green includes back ground on the growing movement toward natural burial preserves and cemeteries int he U.S. and Canada, as well as source information and a bibliography.

Advance praise for Going Out Green:

"At once elegant and funny as hell, Bob Butz has written the most useful book I've seen all year." —Doug Peacock, author of Grizzly Years: In Search of the American Wilderness

"If you want to go out like Ed Abbey — and who doesn't — here's the guide you need." —Bill McKibben, bestselling author, educator, and environmentalist

"This book is a must for anyone who might someday die — and yes, I'm talking about you." —Steven Rinella, author of The Scavenger's Guide to Haute Cuisine and American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon

"A wonderful, uplifting little book whose relentless sense of humor is utterly appropriate." —David Petersen, author of On the Wild Edge: In Search of a Natural Life

"A light-hearted introduction to a heavy subject that's going to be of increasing importance to Americans." —Joe Sehee, executive director, Green Burial Council

"[I]f more people would talk about death and dying in the demystifying way that Butz does, I, for one, believe we'd be much better off as a society." —Wendy Lyons, president, Funeral Consumers Information Society

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The author of this guide is Frederick B. Spadaccino, a 45 year licensed Connecticut State Funeral Director. In four decades of dealing with over 5500 families in the time of need, the author has now shared his personal experiences, insights, and, observations in Funeral Planning. He has included an extensive and detailed guide to the mystery surrounding casket prices and a detailed description of all types of funeral services available, including traditional and non traditional. Additonally, the author has offered the opportunity for personal and group consultations!
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Ever seen a ghost? Do you want to? A new practical guide to investigate the paranormal using dynamic project management techniques. 85% of the adventure is front-end loaded before you execute. Plus an in-dept overview of the paranormal world and what you need to know to get started. This is a fun-filled book using easy techniques such as a Charter, Gantt Chart, Risk Matrix to conduct a risk-free scientific adventure. Plus, it orientates you to the business world with the tools of Project Management. Its a win-win guide that works in your ghost hunts, your business life, and your personal life. It is especially helpful when you are building that deck or doing one of your HGTV fixer up projects and want to do it right with no rework.
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The Arizona Estate Administration Answer Book is your best resource for understanding practical issues that commonly arise when responding to the death of an Arizona resident or property owner. Each chapter provides advice and explanations to help you wade through the complex, and often bizarre, legal requirements associated with estate and trust law in Arizona.
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An easy Guide, quick Check List, and supplies Resources information that will enable you to Plan and Implement an organized, stress free, memorable, Life Memorial Celebration and present it as your Gift to the Loved Ones Family.
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With more people planning cremations than ever before, it's important to know what questions to ask. Most people simply don't know where to start. This valuable guide, written by a licensed funeral director, outlines the 10 important questions anyone planning a cremation should ask for their protection and to provide them the peace of mind they deserve.
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Written by a licensed funeral director, this special e-book report lists the "25 questions you must ask" to save thousands planning funeral services. This report outlines the 25 powerful money saving questions in an easy to follow format that anyone planning funeral services can use to ensure the best possible services and merchandise at the lowest price.
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Preplanning your funeral is the best way to ensure a ceremony that celebrates your time on earth without bringing extra stress to your loved ones. The Funeral Preplanning Guide is your go-to resource for information on preplanning funerals. It will help you:

• Bring peace of mind to your survivors by eliminating many of the decisions they will have to make following your death.

• Save money on services and products, including caskets, burial locations, and more.

• Decide how your body will be prepared, handled, and preserved.

• Avoid mistakes and anxiety by thinking deeply about what you want ahead of time.

The Funeral Preplanning Guide Volume One will help you prepare necessary legal documents, select a funeral director, and choose how to be interred.
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Preplanning your funeral is the best way to ensure a ceremony that celebrates your time on earth without bringing extra stress to your loved ones. The Funeral Preplanning Guide is your go-to resource for information on preplanning funerals. It will help you:

• Bring peace of mind to your survivors by eliminating many of the decisions they will have to make following your death.

• Save money on services and products, including caskets, burial locations, and more.

• Decide how your body will be prepared, handled, and preserved.

• Avoid mistakes and anxiety by thinking deeply about what you want ahead of time.

The Funeral Preplanning Guide, Volume Two will help you personalize your preplanned funeral and save money on funeral costs.
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The Funeral Planner trilogy is brought to you by the Dignity Memorial Network, Legacy.com, and Eternal Image. Valuable Offers & Content-Integrated-Ads Inside from additional sponsors endorsed by protagonist Maddy Banks include 1800FLOWERS.com, Forethought Financial Group LLC, GoDaddy.com, EchoSign.com, Heardable.com, The National Hospice Foundation, DNA2Diamonds, Cadillac Travel Agency, GotKosherInc.com, Andiamo’s Italia of Metro Detroit, Eagles Nest on Clark Lake, BTB Burrito of Ann Arbor and a special tribute sponsored by First Capital Funding. Determined entrepreneur Maddy Banks finds a way to bring life to a dead business, heal unresolved grief, and discover the meaning of selfworth v. net-worth in a healing journey of entrepreneurship and love. Chick lit meets business savvy in Isenberg’s second novel in which would-be entrepreneur Madison Banks has longed to run her own business since childhood, but has had only failures. Just when she thinks she’s hit the jackpot, her business school nemesis, the slimy Derek Rogers, beats her to the punch. Disheartened, Maddy finds inspiration in the unlikeliest of places: at her best friend’s funeral. Maddy believes funerals should celebrate a life, as oppose to mourn a death. With the help of her beloved Uncle Sam, a lover-turned-friend from business school, and handsome investor Victor Winston, Maddy launches Lights Out Enterprises (www.LightsOutEnterprises.com) and The Tribute Network (www.TheTributeNetwork.com) only to realize she might again be facing competition from Derek. If you ever wanted to learn about life celebrations, processing grief, or how to start a business, this is a must read. Determined entrepreneur Maddy Banks finds a way to bring life to a dead business, heal unresolved grief, and discover the meaning of self-worth v. net-worth in a healing journey of entrepreneurship and love. “I’ve known her since she was a little girl running around in Danskins. She was always entertaining… and she still is.” — Sandra Bernhard, Actress-Author- Comedienne-Singer “Funny. Gifted. Intelligent. Lynn Isenberg reminds me of me.” — Alan Zweibel, Writer (Curb Your Enthusiasm, David Letterman, Monk, SNL; Collaborator with Billy Crystal on 700 Sundays) To see the Digital Series based on “The Funeral Planner” visit www.Amazon.com. THE DIGITAL SERIES: On Amazon! Watch the digital series based on the novels featuring singer-actor Joss Stone (who lights up the screen!), Cynthia Gibb (Fame), Marisa Ramirez (General Hospital), Heather Mazur (CSI), Carlease Burke (In Her Shoes), Andre Boccaletti (Sex in the City). Bonus content includes “After-Behind-the-Scenes” and the acclaimed tribute video “Jack the Mench.” THE TRIBUTE NETWORK: Visit www.TheTributeNetwork.com and send your questions to DEAR MADDY—Grief Etiquette to the Rescue; post your Tribute Video in the Tribute Film Festival, buy the trilogy of novels and non-fiction Grief Wellness and Grief Tributes; and visit the novel-inspired business www.LightsOutEnterprises.com. THE MEDIA: The brand has received worldwide media attention including appearances on The Today Show, The Early Show, NPR, NYT, and MSN, etc. turning Lynn Isenberg into the media’s “go-to-celebrity-author for Life Celebrations”. Stay tuned for more with award-winning director Donald Petrie on board (Miss Congeniality, How to Lose A Guy in Ten Days, Mystic Pizza…) A portion of the proceeds go to the National Hospice Foundation.
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With efficiency and a touch of humor, this valuable guidebook offers information on the difficult subject of planning for one’s own death or organizing funerals for loved ones. Topics ranging from cremation, burial, caskets, services, and organ donation are explored, and each section offers data, definitions, examples, pros and cons, and helpful worksheets for narrowing down the best options. Numerous sidebars that offer engaging and occasionally bizarre facts on the death industry are also included. Emphasizing practicality and frugality, a bevy of money-saving steps are explored, citing that if smart choices are made beforehand then expensive choices made in grief can be avoided. Ideal for the time-constrained, this comprehensive resource presents fast facts in an easy-to-read format, while helpful links for each topic are compiled in an accompanying website. Readers will benefit from the peace of mind that follows the creation of a structured plan to reduce the financial burdens and emotional distress on loved ones left behind.


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What would happen if a family member, or you, died tomorrow?

There is nothing more heartbreaking and distressing than the death of a loved one. In most cases, after a death, you will have only a few days to make decisions for a funeral. Confronted with dozens of choices you must hastily and often under great emotional duress make decisions and then you must live with those decisions. Often you wonder would this be what he/she would have wanted? It is to be hoped that this book will assist you and your family as you maneuver your way through a tragic time.

“Funerals - Step by Step Planning,” is not connected to the funeral industry and being unbiased will introduce you to the fundamentals, procedures and guidelines that a funeral entails. The introductory chapter presents suggestions and expertise to guide you through the emotional task of preparing for the funeral. There are 45 concise guidelines, a so called “crash course.” The following chapters cover the 45 steps more thoroughly and in more detail.

As you navigate your way through the chapters, instruction and advice will assist you in making knowledgeable, informed decisions, or you will be provided with a website or phone number where you can find answers.

One of the most economically informative chapters is on the Funeral Consumers Alliance or Memorial Societies, like me, most of my family and friends had never heard of them. They are regional, nonprofit, nonsectarian societies, generally run by volunteers that keep costs for a dignified funeral to a minimum with their affiliate funeral homes. They have grown into one of the most respected non profit watchdog groups in the United States and Canada. By joining the organization, filling in a funeral guidance form and sending it to an affiliate funeral home you can have a simple, meaningful, dignified funeral, saving from 10% to a 40% discount off conventional funeral industry costs.

Some of the topics include:
- how to donate your body to science 
- organ and tissue donation
- Funeral Consumer’s Alliance and memorial societies
- buying or renting the right casket
- purchasing an urn
- preplanning a funeral, an increasing number of people are planning their own - - funerals and specifying their funeral choices at their own pace
- last minute bereavement flights and compassionate fares
- visitation, viewings and embalming 
- the funeral: traditional, graveside, private, non-commemorative
- body disposition options: burial, direct burial, cremation, direct cremation 
- memorial services or a celebration of life
- how to write an obituary and death notice
- a guide to preparing and delivering eulogies 
- recommendations where flowers are, or are not appropriate
- suggestions for appropriate music selections and poems  
- choosing a cemetery and buying a plot
- memorialization and creating a special tribute 
- reception after the service
- personal details to complete before a death: wills, living wills
- preparing your family for financial guidance when a death is imminent 
- survivors guidelines to settling affairs of the deceased and information on how to secure financial help and benefits 
- websites and phone numbers to contact when further information is needed 
green burial 

There are 5 preplanning forms:
1. Comparing funeral home costs
2. Preplanning a funeral
3. An obituary facilitator
4. Financial data of the deceased for survivors
5. Form to advise future generations on any health problems.

This book will start you off on your journey to assist your family in completing and concluding the final chapter of a loved one with dignity and grace.

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My Final Wishes is an organized, educational workbook. It assists the reader in preparing and providing the necessary information loved ones will need at their inevitable time of death, or the unfortunate possibility of their becoming incapacitated. It covers the full range of issues, from the obvious to other subjects oftentimes overlooked. My Final Wishes is not only a useful tool for making final preparations; it is an invaluable resource to loved ones. Incorporated into the book is a usable Last Will and Testament, Health Care Directive, and Power of Attorney.
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Many things need to be done after the death of a loved one. Among these are contacting family and friends, arranging the funeral or memorial service, notifying pertinent agencies, and locating important paperwork.

Some of the most important tasks seem very small, almost unimportant, such as answering the phone, finding keys to the house and cars, taking care of any pets, picking up the mail, and organizing meals for the family of the deceased.
If your loved one owned property or if there were debts associated with the property, you must speak with a qualified probate attorney to see if probate is necessary.

The Ashmores wrote this book “to help you get clarity on what your role is and what things you should be aware of to make this process as painless as possible. Its purpose is to help you understand what to expect and what needs to be done through this trying time.”

“I am ready to meet my maker, but whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.”
Winston Churchill

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Canadians are saddled with over 1.4 trillion dollars in consumer debt and less than 75% have three months’ savings in an emergency account. If they want to be financially free,
something has to change. It starts with this book! The Money Book for Everyone Else is a guide that will teach you:
• How only paying what your credit card company requests might leave you burdened with a balance for decades.
• How to protect your financial identity and how failing to do so could result in a life-long nightmare.
• How to spot and avoid investment scams.
• Why certain credit cards could leave you hungry and thirsty on your next flight.
• Navigating the world of Canadian tax shelters, along with the basics of investing and debt.
• How to repair and maintain your credit score.
• Simple tips for being debt-free sooner.
• Questions, criteria, and biases you need to be aware of when choosing your financial team.
Written in a simple, straightforward style and loaded with lots of real-world examples and stories for Canadians, this book has everything an individual needs to know to become financially savvy. This is not an advanced guide; specific niche topics such as retirement planning, estate planning, and taxation will only be covered as an overview. There are few interactions that will last throughout your entire life, but your relationship with money is one of them.
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We all die. Most of us will have survivors whose grief will be compounded by having to arrange to dispose of our bodies, not knowing what we would have wanted. No one likes to discuss this. How do we transmit this information or get our aged loved ones to leave us their wishes?
This short planning guide provides check off lists and spaces for specific information that survivors need to fulfill the decedent’s wishes.
• Funeral or memorial service?
• Open- or closed-casket? Or no casket at all?
• Burial? On land or at sea? Where?
• Cremation? What do you want done with your ashes?
• Organ, tissue or whole-body donation?
• How much should these cost? Have you made any pre-arrangements?
Who knows what you want unless you tell them. This guide provides an easy way to provide answers to these and many more vital questions that you loved ones will have.
Not only frustrating, but also very costly—and sometimes dangerous—is that your survivors may not know how to access your papers, computer, or even your home. This guide stimulates you to provide the appropriate information so that your loved ones are neither frustrated nor left destitute.
Many people have used this guide as a way to begin these vital discussions with aged and infirm loved ones. It’s a difficult process. Losing a loved one is sad, but knowing their wishes in advance and providing the vital information survivors need to carry on helps lessen everyone’s stress.

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The Parting is a guide for planning a meaningful, creative, and unique funeral service for a loved one. This inspirational and organizational tool for family, friends, pastor and counselors offers both ideas and step-by-set instructions on a range of topics including: Funeral Etiquette (who does what), Biographical Questions and Forms, Service Checklists, Creative Eulogies/Rituals and Symbols and Music Resources.
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The great error into which nearly all foreigners and most Americans fall, who write or speak of society in this country, arises from confounding the political with the social system. In most other countries, in England, France, and all those nations whose government is monarchical or aristocratic, these systems are indeed similar. Society is there intimately connected with the government, and the distinctions in one are the origin of gradations in the other. The chief part of the society of the kingdom is assembled in the capital, and the same persons who legislate for the country legislate also for it. But in America the two systems are totally unconnected, and altogether different in character. In remodelling the form of the administration, society remained unrepublican. There is perfect freedom of political privilege, all are the same upon the hustings, or at a political meeting; but this equality does not extend to the drawing-room or the parlour. None are excluded from the highest councils of the nation, but it does not follow that all can enter into the highest ranks, of society. In point of fact, we think that there is more exclusiveness in the society of this country, than there is in that even of England—far more than there is in France. And the explanation may perhaps be found in the fact which we hate mentioned above. There being there less danger of permanent disarrangement or confusion of ranks by the occasional admission of the lowborn aspirant, there does not exist the same necessity for a jealous guarding of the barriers as there does here. The distinction of classes, also, after the first or second, is actually more clearly defined, and more rigidly observed in America, than in any country of Europe. Persons unaccustomed to look searchingly at these matters, may be surprised to hear it; but we know from observation, that there are among the respectable, in any city of the United States, at least ten distinct ranks. We cannot, of course, here point them out, because we could not do it without mentioning names.
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This book will definitely not be the usual book on death and dying. In fact the preponderance of information will be about after you have left the scene.

The hard and fast evidence is that you (and everyone else on earth) will in fact die. The good news about this unalterable fact is just that; everyone has to do it. That means that all the good-looking, rich and fun-loving people whom you now currently hate, will have to do it too.

Another comforting thought is that there have certainly been a number of people who have died very successfully before us, and so we won't be alone in this experience.

This is not going to be a book about religious or philosophical beliefs, unless of course you want it to be, because this is your book. It is meant to be a rather lighthearted approach to what will be the inevitable eventually.

If done correctly, this book should encourage those weak-hearted individuals,that would be almost all of us, who would rather live in denial right up until the last second, to make a couple of plans. In that way those who are in charge of the remains will have a clue who they are burying, or throwing to the winds.

Call me crazy, but when I die I would rather choose how it's all going to go, at least one last time.It would be just swell to save those relatives and friends all those crabby hours, and bad decisions regarding my funeral, memorial service, wake, or whatever else I want to have happen to me after I bid adieu.
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A useful book outlining, in basic terms, the procedures to follow when making funeral arrangements. The book covers topics from planning the funeral, whether earth burial or cremation and "green burials".
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The Funeral Planner trilogy is brought to you by the Dignity Memorial Network, Legacy.com, and Eternal Image. Valuable Offers & Content-Integrated-Ads Inside from additional sponsors endorsed by protagonist Maddy Banks include 1800FLOWERS.com, Forethought Financial Group LLC, GoDaddy.com, EchoSign.com, Angel Aire Urns, Heardable.com, The National Hospice Foundation, GoDaven.com, DNA2Diamonds, Cadillac Travel Agency, GotKosherInc.com, Andiamo’s Italia of Metro Detroit, Eagles Nest on Clark Lake, BTB Burrito of Ann Arbor and a special tribute sponsored by First Capital Funding. The President of the United States once again calls upon Maddy Banks; this time to help China save their arable land and renew US-China relations in a comedy-adventure against a backdrop of real current-day issues. While attending Eve’s séance party, Maddy receives a message from Uncle Sam’s spirit: “Go to China-Find the Tombstone-Save the World.” She dismisses it as a sham until the President calls with a mission for Lights Out Enterprises: Modify China’s burial rituals to save their land. While charged with changing 5,000 years of tradition, Maddy uncovers the myth of a yellow lure bequeathed to her by Uncle Sam bearing a code that holds the secret to the holy grail of life; a secret others will kill for, including her arch nemesis Derek Rogers, who runs a multi-national corporation in China, as well as a suspicious client of her estranged husband Victor. Determined to “find the tombstone”, Maddy engages the help of a reluctant handsome hero—expert Asian mythologist Michael Kahn, as they embark on a fast paced journey through the symbols of ancient China and Judaism to solve the mystery of the yellow lure and save China’s sacred waters from privatization. If you ever wanted to learn about multi-cultural life celebrations and the Jews of China, this is a must read. THE DIGITAL SERIES: On Amazon! Watch the digital series based on the novels featuring singer-actor Joss Stone (who lights up the screen!), Cynthia Gibb (Fame), Marisa Ramirez (General Hospital), Heather Mazur (CSI), Carlease Burke (In Her Shoes), Andre Boccaletti (Sex in the City). Bonus content includes “After-Behind-the-Scenes” and the acclaimed tribute video “Jack the Mench.” THE TRIBUTE NETWORK: Visit www.TheTributeNetwork.com and send your questions to DEAR MADDY— Grief Etiquette to the Rescue; post your Tribute Video in the Tribute Film Festival, buy the trilogy of novels and nonfiction Grief Wellness and Grief Tributes; and visit the novel-inspired business www.LightsOutEnterprises.com. THE MEDIA: The brand has received worldwide media attention including appearances on The Today Show, The Early Show, NPR, NYT, and MSN, etc. turning Lynn Isenberg into the media’s “go-to-celebrity-author for Life Celebrations”. Stay tuned for more with award-winning director Donald Petrie on board (Miss Congeniality, How to Lose A Guy in Ten Days, Mystic Pizza…) To see the Digital Series based on “The Funeral Planner” visit www.Amazon.com. A portion of the proceeds go to the National Hospice Foundation.
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Widowhood Happens encourages married people to prepare for widowhood, but is packed with information for the public in general to become aware of the bereaved needs. It's full of widow's and widower's personal stories, and contains interviews with professionals who deal with their problems. Written in an easy style, it contains information given by a physician, psychiatrist, heads of organizations, a lawyer, alternative lifestyles, etc. The author's advice is to
LISTEN TO and DON'T JUDGE the bereaved. Everyone's personality and
most beliefs are individual.

From the back cover:
"Widowhood doesn't have to be devastating. This book can help you move through your own valid emotions to arrive at a new life, all yours."

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Embracing the Teardrops: A Simple, Step-by-Step Guide to Planning a Funeral That Is Dignified, Memorable, and Affordable guides the reader through one of life’s most difficult experiences: handling the death, final arrangements, and funeral of a loved one. This clear, concise, and compact book provides valuable advice on such vitally important topics as handling essential paperwork, meeting with a funeral director, choosing the type and location of the funeral service, and arranging transportation if death occurs far from home. If you aren’t sure what to do or where to turn after the passing of a loved one, this handy little guidebook will tell you everything you need to know, not just immediately following the death, but in the weeks and months beyond.
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As human beings, we are one of the creatures on this earth who mourn the loss of our own. I meet people so obviously shocked when someone they love has died. This sometimes shows in the person being mentally unclear, emotionally numb, and quite vulnerable at our meeting. This may make them very open to suggestion regarding the funeral process of their loved one, and possibly unable to make clear, assertive decisions. “What do people normally do?” is a common question that I am asked. By this question I understand the need to channel the funeral process in a way that is culturally and socially seen as appropriate and “normal”. Not so long ago, when we humans lived in small village type communities in many parts of the world, if someone in a family died, it used to be normal for family members to be very involved. A special room in the house would be used for the person to be laid out in. They would stay in this room, at home, surrounded by family and visited by friends in the days before their funeral service. The ‘elders’ in the family would make all of the funeral arrangements, and coordinate the actual funeral day with the local clergy or spiritual leader. Nowadays, we have a more modern funeral home. There is the obvious convenience for the modern family in this ‘out of the private home and into the funeral home’ arrangement, but there is also a loss to the family. It is too easy to allow the modern funeral home, with all of its ‘professional services’, to override a family’s personal need to stay connected to their loved one, and to be involved in their funeral process, if they wish to be. As to what is normal, ask rather “what feels right for you?” We are not emotional clones. We are each unique. We perceive life through our own eyes, with our own beliefs and values. The way we experience the loss of someone dear to us is very personal, and needs to be recognized and accommodated for. I believe that personalised grieving is essential at this time. It is in this area particularly that I feel the people affected most by someone’s death are often unaware of the ways that they can stay involved with and be connected to their loved one right up to the day of their funeral. Some funeral directors prefer to keep the funeral process as simple as possible for the family. It is often the case that unless the family know about certain options that are available and specifically ask for them, they may not take place. The days before the funeral itself may be full of missed opportunities that could have helped close family and friends to personalize their grief, and to pay tribute in an appropriate and meaningful way. Don’t allow yourself to be kept out of the funeral process of someone you love because of the specialized nature and disjointedness of our modern societies. Just because a funeral home has taken your loved one into their care, does not mean that you cannot be actively involved with them in the days leading up to their funeral. This book is written to show you how you can work with your funeral home, with your funeral director, to bring back some close and personal elements to the funeral of someone you love, that used to be ‘normal’ in days gone by. My hope is that these pages will share information with you that will make you feel prepared, and give you a sense of focus and personal power in the midst of your sadness, your loss. I am writing from the perspective of an urban New Zealand funeral director. Some laws and procedures will be different if you live in another part of the world, but I hope that there will still be some things that will help you, that you can grab hold of and use no matter where you are. We are all human after all.
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This workbook provides detailed advice about preparing living wills and advance directives, with information about potential illnesses and medical events such as terminal illness, advanced cancer, coma, stroke, and dementia. The introduction of this document states: There's only one person who is truly qualified to tell health care providers how you feel about different kinds of health care issues and that's you. But, what if you get sick, or injured so severely that you can t communicate with your doctors or family members? Have you thought about what kinds of medical care you would want? Do your loved ones and health care providers know your wishes? Many people assume that close family members automatically know what they want. But studies have shown that spouses guess wrong over half the time about what kinds of treatment their husbands or wives would want. You can help assure that your wishes will direct future health care decisions through the process of advance care planning.

The workbook has two parts: Part I: The Basics. This section introduces and discusses all of the important components of advance care planning. You may find it provides enough information for you to figure out what you want and express your wishes to others. Part II: Resources. Turn to these sections for additional help and further explanation of ideas and topics introduced in The Basics. Two ways to use this book. Spend an hour working through The Basics. Then communicate. OR Work through The Basics. Take another hour or two to work through all or part of Resources for a more complete approach. Then communicate.

TABLE OF CONTENTS - Why do you need to think now about future health care decisions? Do you have strongly-held beliefs that should guide your care? If you couldn't speak for yourself, what would you want done for you? Who will speak for me if I can t speak for myself? Common questions about choosing a spokesperson What else can I do to make my wishes known? Common questions about advance directives What situations and decisions do people commonly face? Dementia * Coma * Stroke * Terminal illness * Telling others what you want * Writing it down * What s next? Thought-provoking exercises - Your Beliefs and Values * Who should speak for me? * What makes your life worth living? * Personal and spiritual beliefs * Hope for recovery * Weighing pros and cons of treatment for different chances of recovery * Choices about death and dying * How would you like to spend your last days? * Organ donation and autopsy * Burial arrangements * Funeral or memorial services Health conditions and treatments Kidney dialysis * CPR-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation * Feeding tubes * Mechanical ventilators (breathing machines) * Hospice and palliative care * Your health care preferences * Introduction - Care preferences under different health conditions * Current health * Permanent coma * Severe dementia * Severe stroke * Terminal illness * A future situation of concern * How to talk about your wishes * Starting the discussion * Asking someone to be your spokesperson * Who else should you talk to? * What if you don't have close family or friends? * Nine important issues to discuss * Talking to your health care providers * Reviewing you wishes * Other issues * Legal and ethical issues of advance care planning

This is a privately authored news service and educational publication of Progressive Management. For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
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A simple step-by-step guide for family members, personal representatives and executors with day-to-day time-lines and checklists to successfully administer and close an estate. All related tax, legal, probate and financial topics are covered. Written for citizens of the United States.

When a loved one, family member or friend passes away, most people quickly find themselves in a stressful, awkward situation with many more questions popping into their mind than answers. The first question being, “What am I supposed to do?”

This book was written to clearly and concisely guide you through each and every step necessary to successfully settle the affairs of the person you cared for. It is organized by what needs to be done each day after death.

Each time period has a checklist of actions to help organize and simplify the process. There are many tasks to complete. By breaking the list down to simple, straightforward actions, the entire process becomes less daunting and lowers stress.

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At a time like this we need a practical, easy, organized way to make planning a Celebration of Life come together flawlessly to celebrate the life of someone we love.

Includes:
The 4 things that must be done first!
Planning forms to keep you organized
How to get the word out
Tips and techniques
How to select a place
How to decide on food, music, flowers
How to get help from others
Helpful resources for eulogies, books, etc.
And much more
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Bob Butz, investigative reporter, humorist, and amateur natualist is on assignment: He's planning his own natural burial in three months.

Through memoir, boots on the ground research, conversations with his wife, and a serious degree of levity, Butz considers the options for his final act on Earth.

In chapters like, "Wherein a memory of worms offers a glimpse into the future," and "Wherein the spirit of a natural burial is compromised by people looking to make a buck," Butz thinks about the unthinkable, and tells it like he finds it.

• What happens to our body when we die?
• Is six-feet-under enough?
• What about grave robbers?
• Is it okay to be placed in a hole with nothing but the clothes on your back?
• Is natural burial even legal?

Going Out Green includes back ground on the growing movement toward natural burial preserves and cemeteries int he U.S. and Canada, as well as source information and a bibliography.

Advance praise for Going Out Green:

"At once elegant and funny as hell, Bob Butz has written the most useful book I've seen all year." —Doug Peacock, author of Grizzly Years: In Search of the American Wilderness

"If you want to go out like Ed Abbey — and who doesn't — here's the guide you need." —Bill McKibben, bestselling author, educator, and environmentalist

"This book is a must for anyone who might someday die — and yes, I'm talking about you." —Steven Rinella, author of The Scavenger's Guide to Haute Cuisine and American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon

"A wonderful, uplifting little book whose relentless sense of humor is utterly appropriate." —David Petersen, author of On the Wild Edge: In Search of a Natural Life

"A light-hearted introduction to a heavy subject that's going to be of increasing importance to Americans." —Joe Sehee, executive director, Green Burial Council

"[I]f more people would talk about death and dying in the demystifying way that Butz does, I, for one, believe we'd be much better off as a society." —Wendy Lyons, president, Funeral Consumers Information Society

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The author of this guide is Frederick B. Spadaccino, a 45 year licensed Connecticut State Funeral Director. In four decades of dealing with over 5500 families in the time of need, the author has now shared his personal experiences, insights, and, observations in Funeral Planning. He has included an extensive and detailed guide to the mystery surrounding casket prices and a detailed description of all types of funeral services available, including traditional and non traditional. Additonally, the author has offered the opportunity for personal and group consultations!
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Ever seen a ghost? Do you want to? A new practical guide to investigate the paranormal using dynamic project management techniques. 85% of the adventure is front-end loaded before you execute. Plus an in-dept overview of the paranormal world and what you need to know to get started. This is a fun-filled book using easy techniques such as a Charter, Gantt Chart, Risk Matrix to conduct a risk-free scientific adventure. Plus, it orientates you to the business world with the tools of Project Management. Its a win-win guide that works in your ghost hunts, your business life, and your personal life. It is especially helpful when you are building that deck or doing one of your HGTV fixer up projects and want to do it right with no rework.
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The Arizona Estate Administration Answer Book is your best resource for understanding practical issues that commonly arise when responding to the death of an Arizona resident or property owner. Each chapter provides advice and explanations to help you wade through the complex, and often bizarre, legal requirements associated with estate and trust law in Arizona.
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An easy Guide, quick Check List, and supplies Resources information that will enable you to Plan and Implement an organized, stress free, memorable, Life Memorial Celebration and present it as your Gift to the Loved Ones Family.
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With more people planning cremations than ever before, it's important to know what questions to ask. Most people simply don't know where to start. This valuable guide, written by a licensed funeral director, outlines the 10 important questions anyone planning a cremation should ask for their protection and to provide them the peace of mind they deserve.
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Written by a licensed funeral director, this special e-book report lists the "25 questions you must ask" to save thousands planning funeral services. This report outlines the 25 powerful money saving questions in an easy to follow format that anyone planning funeral services can use to ensure the best possible services and merchandise at the lowest price.
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Preplanning your funeral is the best way to ensure a ceremony that celebrates your time on earth without bringing extra stress to your loved ones. The Funeral Preplanning Guide is your go-to resource for information on preplanning funerals. It will help you:

• Bring peace of mind to your survivors by eliminating many of the decisions they will have to make following your death.

• Save money on services and products, including caskets, burial locations, and more.

• Decide how your body will be prepared, handled, and preserved.

• Avoid mistakes and anxiety by thinking deeply about what you want ahead of time.

The Funeral Preplanning Guide Volume One will help you prepare necessary legal documents, select a funeral director, and choose how to be interred.
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Preplanning your funeral is the best way to ensure a ceremony that celebrates your time on earth without bringing extra stress to your loved ones. The Funeral Preplanning Guide is your go-to resource for information on preplanning funerals. It will help you:

• Bring peace of mind to your survivors by eliminating many of the decisions they will have to make following your death.

• Save money on services and products, including caskets, burial locations, and more.

• Decide how your body will be prepared, handled, and preserved.

• Avoid mistakes and anxiety by thinking deeply about what you want ahead of time.

The Funeral Preplanning Guide, Volume Two will help you personalize your preplanned funeral and save money on funeral costs.
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The Funeral Planner trilogy is brought to you by the Dignity Memorial Network, Legacy.com, and Eternal Image. Valuable Offers & Content-Integrated-Ads Inside from additional sponsors endorsed by protagonist Maddy Banks include 1800FLOWERS.com, Forethought Financial Group LLC, GoDaddy.com, EchoSign.com, Heardable.com, The National Hospice Foundation, DNA2Diamonds, Cadillac Travel Agency, GotKosherInc.com, Andiamo’s Italia of Metro Detroit, Eagles Nest on Clark Lake, BTB Burrito of Ann Arbor and a special tribute sponsored by First Capital Funding. Determined entrepreneur Maddy Banks finds a way to bring life to a dead business, heal unresolved grief, and discover the meaning of selfworth v. net-worth in a healing journey of entrepreneurship and love. Chick lit meets business savvy in Isenberg’s second novel in which would-be entrepreneur Madison Banks has longed to run her own business since childhood, but has had only failures. Just when she thinks she’s hit the jackpot, her business school nemesis, the slimy Derek Rogers, beats her to the punch. Disheartened, Maddy finds inspiration in the unlikeliest of places: at her best friend’s funeral. Maddy believes funerals should celebrate a life, as oppose to mourn a death. With the help of her beloved Uncle Sam, a lover-turned-friend from business school, and handsome investor Victor Winston, Maddy launches Lights Out Enterprises (www.LightsOutEnterprises.com) and The Tribute Network (www.TheTributeNetwork.com) only to realize she might again be facing competition from Derek. If you ever wanted to learn about life celebrations, processing grief, or how to start a business, this is a must read. Determined entrepreneur Maddy Banks finds a way to bring life to a dead business, heal unresolved grief, and discover the meaning of self-worth v. net-worth in a healing journey of entrepreneurship and love. “I’ve known her since she was a little girl running around in Danskins. She was always entertaining… and she still is.” — Sandra Bernhard, Actress-Author- Comedienne-Singer “Funny. Gifted. Intelligent. Lynn Isenberg reminds me of me.” — Alan Zweibel, Writer (Curb Your Enthusiasm, David Letterman, Monk, SNL; Collaborator with Billy Crystal on 700 Sundays) To see the Digital Series based on “The Funeral Planner” visit www.Amazon.com. THE DIGITAL SERIES: On Amazon! Watch the digital series based on the novels featuring singer-actor Joss Stone (who lights up the screen!), Cynthia Gibb (Fame), Marisa Ramirez (General Hospital), Heather Mazur (CSI), Carlease Burke (In Her Shoes), Andre Boccaletti (Sex in the City). Bonus content includes “After-Behind-the-Scenes” and the acclaimed tribute video “Jack the Mench.” THE TRIBUTE NETWORK: Visit www.TheTributeNetwork.com and send your questions to DEAR MADDY—Grief Etiquette to the Rescue; post your Tribute Video in the Tribute Film Festival, buy the trilogy of novels and non-fiction Grief Wellness and Grief Tributes; and visit the novel-inspired business www.LightsOutEnterprises.com. THE MEDIA: The brand has received worldwide media attention including appearances on The Today Show, The Early Show, NPR, NYT, and MSN, etc. turning Lynn Isenberg into the media’s “go-to-celebrity-author for Life Celebrations”. Stay tuned for more with award-winning director Donald Petrie on board (Miss Congeniality, How to Lose A Guy in Ten Days, Mystic Pizza…) A portion of the proceeds go to the National Hospice Foundation.
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With efficiency and a touch of humor, this valuable guidebook offers information on the difficult subject of planning for one’s own death or organizing funerals for loved ones. Topics ranging from cremation, burial, caskets, services, and organ donation are explored, and each section offers data, definitions, examples, pros and cons, and helpful worksheets for narrowing down the best options. Numerous sidebars that offer engaging and occasionally bizarre facts on the death industry are also included. Emphasizing practicality and frugality, a bevy of money-saving steps are explored, citing that if smart choices are made beforehand then expensive choices made in grief can be avoided. Ideal for the time-constrained, this comprehensive resource presents fast facts in an easy-to-read format, while helpful links for each topic are compiled in an accompanying website. Readers will benefit from the peace of mind that follows the creation of a structured plan to reduce the financial burdens and emotional distress on loved ones left behind.


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What would happen if a family member, or you, died tomorrow?

There is nothing more heartbreaking and distressing than the death of a loved one. In most cases, after a death, you will have only a few days to make decisions for a funeral. Confronted with dozens of choices you must hastily and often under great emotional duress make decisions and then you must live with those decisions. Often you wonder would this be what he/she would have wanted? It is to be hoped that this book will assist you and your family as you maneuver your way through a tragic time.

“Funerals - Step by Step Planning,” is not connected to the funeral industry and being unbiased will introduce you to the fundamentals, procedures and guidelines that a funeral entails. The introductory chapter presents suggestions and expertise to guide you through the emotional task of preparing for the funeral. There are 45 concise guidelines, a so called “crash course.” The following chapters cover the 45 steps more thoroughly and in more detail.

As you navigate your way through the chapters, instruction and advice will assist you in making knowledgeable, informed decisions, or you will be provided with a website or phone number where you can find answers.

One of the most economically informative chapters is on the Funeral Consumers Alliance or Memorial Societies, like me, most of my family and friends had never heard of them. They are regional, nonprofit, nonsectarian societies, generally run by volunteers that keep costs for a dignified funeral to a minimum with their affiliate funeral homes. They have grown into one of the most respected non profit watchdog groups in the United States and Canada. By joining the organization, filling in a funeral guidance form and sending it to an affiliate funeral home you can have a simple, meaningful, dignified funeral, saving from 10% to a 40% discount off conventional funeral industry costs.

Some of the topics include:
- how to donate your body to science 
- organ and tissue donation
- Funeral Consumer’s Alliance and memorial societies
- buying or renting the right casket
- purchasing an urn
- preplanning a funeral, an increasing number of people are planning their own - - funerals and specifying their funeral choices at their own pace
- last minute bereavement flights and compassionate fares
- visitation, viewings and embalming 
- the funeral: traditional, graveside, private, non-commemorative
- body disposition options: burial, direct burial, cremation, direct cremation 
- memorial services or a celebration of life
- how to write an obituary and death notice
- a guide to preparing and delivering eulogies 
- recommendations where flowers are, or are not appropriate
- suggestions for appropriate music selections and poems  
- choosing a cemetery and buying a plot
- memorialization and creating a special tribute 
- reception after the service
- personal details to complete before a death: wills, living wills
- preparing your family for financial guidance when a death is imminent 
- survivors guidelines to settling affairs of the deceased and information on how to secure financial help and benefits 
- websites and phone numbers to contact when further information is needed 
green burial 

There are 5 preplanning forms:
1. Comparing funeral home costs
2. Preplanning a funeral
3. An obituary facilitator
4. Financial data of the deceased for survivors
5. Form to advise future generations on any health problems.

This book will start you off on your journey to assist your family in completing and concluding the final chapter of a loved one with dignity and grace.

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My Final Wishes is an organized, educational workbook. It assists the reader in preparing and providing the necessary information loved ones will need at their inevitable time of death, or the unfortunate possibility of their becoming incapacitated. It covers the full range of issues, from the obvious to other subjects oftentimes overlooked. My Final Wishes is not only a useful tool for making final preparations; it is an invaluable resource to loved ones. Incorporated into the book is a usable Last Will and Testament, Health Care Directive, and Power of Attorney.
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Many things need to be done after the death of a loved one. Among these are contacting family and friends, arranging the funeral or memorial service, notifying pertinent agencies, and locating important paperwork.

Some of the most important tasks seem very small, almost unimportant, such as answering the phone, finding keys to the house and cars, taking care of any pets, picking up the mail, and organizing meals for the family of the deceased.
If your loved one owned property or if there were debts associated with the property, you must speak with a qualified probate attorney to see if probate is necessary.

The Ashmores wrote this book “to help you get clarity on what your role is and what things you should be aware of to make this process as painless as possible. Its purpose is to help you understand what to expect and what needs to be done through this trying time.”

“I am ready to meet my maker, but whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.”
Winston Churchill

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Canadians are saddled with over 1.4 trillion dollars in consumer debt and less than 75% have three months’ savings in an emergency account. If they want to be financially free,
something has to change. It starts with this book! The Money Book for Everyone Else is a guide that will teach you:
• How only paying what your credit card company requests might leave you burdened with a balance for decades.
• How to protect your financial identity and how failing to do so could result in a life-long nightmare.
• How to spot and avoid investment scams.
• Why certain credit cards could leave you hungry and thirsty on your next flight.
• Navigating the world of Canadian tax shelters, along with the basics of investing and debt.
• How to repair and maintain your credit score.
• Simple tips for being debt-free sooner.
• Questions, criteria, and biases you need to be aware of when choosing your financial team.
Written in a simple, straightforward style and loaded with lots of real-world examples and stories for Canadians, this book has everything an individual needs to know to become financially savvy. This is not an advanced guide; specific niche topics such as retirement planning, estate planning, and taxation will only be covered as an overview. There are few interactions that will last throughout your entire life, but your relationship with money is one of them.
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We all die. Most of us will have survivors whose grief will be compounded by having to arrange to dispose of our bodies, not knowing what we would have wanted. No one likes to discuss this. How do we transmit this information or get our aged loved ones to leave us their wishes?
This short planning guide provides check off lists and spaces for specific information that survivors need to fulfill the decedent’s wishes.
• Funeral or memorial service?
• Open- or closed-casket? Or no casket at all?
• Burial? On land or at sea? Where?
• Cremation? What do you want done with your ashes?
• Organ, tissue or whole-body donation?
• How much should these cost? Have you made any pre-arrangements?
Who knows what you want unless you tell them. This guide provides an easy way to provide answers to these and many more vital questions that you loved ones will have.
Not only frustrating, but also very costly—and sometimes dangerous—is that your survivors may not know how to access your papers, computer, or even your home. This guide stimulates you to provide the appropriate information so that your loved ones are neither frustrated nor left destitute.
Many people have used this guide as a way to begin these vital discussions with aged and infirm loved ones. It’s a difficult process. Losing a loved one is sad, but knowing their wishes in advance and providing the vital information survivors need to carry on helps lessen everyone’s stress.

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The Parting is a guide for planning a meaningful, creative, and unique funeral service for a loved one. This inspirational and organizational tool for family, friends, pastor and counselors offers both ideas and step-by-set instructions on a range of topics including: Funeral Etiquette (who does what), Biographical Questions and Forms, Service Checklists, Creative Eulogies/Rituals and Symbols and Music Resources.
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The great error into which nearly all foreigners and most Americans fall, who write or speak of society in this country, arises from confounding the political with the social system. In most other countries, in England, France, and all those nations whose government is monarchical or aristocratic, these systems are indeed similar. Society is there intimately connected with the government, and the distinctions in one are the origin of gradations in the other. The chief part of the society of the kingdom is assembled in the capital, and the same persons who legislate for the country legislate also for it. But in America the two systems are totally unconnected, and altogether different in character. In remodelling the form of the administration, society remained unrepublican. There is perfect freedom of political privilege, all are the same upon the hustings, or at a political meeting; but this equality does not extend to the drawing-room or the parlour. None are excluded from the highest councils of the nation, but it does not follow that all can enter into the highest ranks, of society. In point of fact, we think that there is more exclusiveness in the society of this country, than there is in that even of England—far more than there is in France. And the explanation may perhaps be found in the fact which we hate mentioned above. There being there less danger of permanent disarrangement or confusion of ranks by the occasional admission of the lowborn aspirant, there does not exist the same necessity for a jealous guarding of the barriers as there does here. The distinction of classes, also, after the first or second, is actually more clearly defined, and more rigidly observed in America, than in any country of Europe. Persons unaccustomed to look searchingly at these matters, may be surprised to hear it; but we know from observation, that there are among the respectable, in any city of the United States, at least ten distinct ranks. We cannot, of course, here point them out, because we could not do it without mentioning names.
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This book will definitely not be the usual book on death and dying. In fact the preponderance of information will be about after you have left the scene.

The hard and fast evidence is that you (and everyone else on earth) will in fact die. The good news about this unalterable fact is just that; everyone has to do it. That means that all the good-looking, rich and fun-loving people whom you now currently hate, will have to do it too.

Another comforting thought is that there have certainly been a number of people who have died very successfully before us, and so we won't be alone in this experience.

This is not going to be a book about religious or philosophical beliefs, unless of course you want it to be, because this is your book. It is meant to be a rather lighthearted approach to what will be the inevitable eventually.

If done correctly, this book should encourage those weak-hearted individuals,that would be almost all of us, who would rather live in denial right up until the last second, to make a couple of plans. In that way those who are in charge of the remains will have a clue who they are burying, or throwing to the winds.

Call me crazy, but when I die I would rather choose how it's all going to go, at least one last time.It would be just swell to save those relatives and friends all those crabby hours, and bad decisions regarding my funeral, memorial service, wake, or whatever else I want to have happen to me after I bid adieu.
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A useful book outlining, in basic terms, the procedures to follow when making funeral arrangements. The book covers topics from planning the funeral, whether earth burial or cremation and "green burials".
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The Funeral Planner trilogy is brought to you by the Dignity Memorial Network, Legacy.com, and Eternal Image. Valuable Offers & Content-Integrated-Ads Inside from additional sponsors endorsed by protagonist Maddy Banks include 1800FLOWERS.com, Forethought Financial Group LLC, GoDaddy.com, EchoSign.com, Angel Aire Urns, Heardable.com, The National Hospice Foundation, GoDaven.com, DNA2Diamonds, Cadillac Travel Agency, GotKosherInc.com, Andiamo’s Italia of Metro Detroit, Eagles Nest on Clark Lake, BTB Burrito of Ann Arbor and a special tribute sponsored by First Capital Funding. The President of the United States once again calls upon Maddy Banks; this time to help China save their arable land and renew US-China relations in a comedy-adventure against a backdrop of real current-day issues. While attending Eve’s séance party, Maddy receives a message from Uncle Sam’s spirit: “Go to China-Find the Tombstone-Save the World.” She dismisses it as a sham until the President calls with a mission for Lights Out Enterprises: Modify China’s burial rituals to save their land. While charged with changing 5,000 years of tradition, Maddy uncovers the myth of a yellow lure bequeathed to her by Uncle Sam bearing a code that holds the secret to the holy grail of life; a secret others will kill for, including her arch nemesis Derek Rogers, who runs a multi-national corporation in China, as well as a suspicious client of her estranged husband Victor. Determined to “find the tombstone”, Maddy engages the help of a reluctant handsome hero—expert Asian mythologist Michael Kahn, as they embark on a fast paced journey through the symbols of ancient China and Judaism to solve the mystery of the yellow lure and save China’s sacred waters from privatization. If you ever wanted to learn about multi-cultural life celebrations and the Jews of China, this is a must read. THE DIGITAL SERIES: On Amazon! Watch the digital series based on the novels featuring singer-actor Joss Stone (who lights up the screen!), Cynthia Gibb (Fame), Marisa Ramirez (General Hospital), Heather Mazur (CSI), Carlease Burke (In Her Shoes), Andre Boccaletti (Sex in the City). Bonus content includes “After-Behind-the-Scenes” and the acclaimed tribute video “Jack the Mench.” THE TRIBUTE NETWORK: Visit www.TheTributeNetwork.com and send your questions to DEAR MADDY— Grief Etiquette to the Rescue; post your Tribute Video in the Tribute Film Festival, buy the trilogy of novels and nonfiction Grief Wellness and Grief Tributes; and visit the novel-inspired business www.LightsOutEnterprises.com. THE MEDIA: The brand has received worldwide media attention including appearances on The Today Show, The Early Show, NPR, NYT, and MSN, etc. turning Lynn Isenberg into the media’s “go-to-celebrity-author for Life Celebrations”. Stay tuned for more with award-winning director Donald Petrie on board (Miss Congeniality, How to Lose A Guy in Ten Days, Mystic Pizza…) To see the Digital Series based on “The Funeral Planner” visit www.Amazon.com. A portion of the proceeds go to the National Hospice Foundation.
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Widowhood Happens encourages married people to prepare for widowhood, but is packed with information for the public in general to become aware of the bereaved needs. It's full of widow's and widower's personal stories, and contains interviews with professionals who deal with their problems. Written in an easy style, it contains information given by a physician, psychiatrist, heads of organizations, a lawyer, alternative lifestyles, etc. The author's advice is to
LISTEN TO and DON'T JUDGE the bereaved. Everyone's personality and
most beliefs are individual.

From the back cover:
"Widowhood doesn't have to be devastating. This book can help you move through your own valid emotions to arrive at a new life, all yours."

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Embracing the Teardrops: A Simple, Step-by-Step Guide to Planning a Funeral That Is Dignified, Memorable, and Affordable guides the reader through one of life’s most difficult experiences: handling the death, final arrangements, and funeral of a loved one. This clear, concise, and compact book provides valuable advice on such vitally important topics as handling essential paperwork, meeting with a funeral director, choosing the type and location of the funeral service, and arranging transportation if death occurs far from home. If you aren’t sure what to do or where to turn after the passing of a loved one, this handy little guidebook will tell you everything you need to know, not just immediately following the death, but in the weeks and months beyond.
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As human beings, we are one of the creatures on this earth who mourn the loss of our own. I meet people so obviously shocked when someone they love has died. This sometimes shows in the person being mentally unclear, emotionally numb, and quite vulnerable at our meeting. This may make them very open to suggestion regarding the funeral process of their loved one, and possibly unable to make clear, assertive decisions. “What do people normally do?” is a common question that I am asked. By this question I understand the need to channel the funeral process in a way that is culturally and socially seen as appropriate and “normal”. Not so long ago, when we humans lived in small village type communities in many parts of the world, if someone in a family died, it used to be normal for family members to be very involved. A special room in the house would be used for the person to be laid out in. They would stay in this room, at home, surrounded by family and visited by friends in the days before their funeral service. The ‘elders’ in the family would make all of the funeral arrangements, and coordinate the actual funeral day with the local clergy or spiritual leader. Nowadays, we have a more modern funeral home. There is the obvious convenience for the modern family in this ‘out of the private home and into the funeral home’ arrangement, but there is also a loss to the family. It is too easy to allow the modern funeral home, with all of its ‘professional services’, to override a family’s personal need to stay connected to their loved one, and to be involved in their funeral process, if they wish to be. As to what is normal, ask rather “what feels right for you?” We are not emotional clones. We are each unique. We perceive life through our own eyes, with our own beliefs and values. The way we experience the loss of someone dear to us is very personal, and needs to be recognized and accommodated for. I believe that personalised grieving is essential at this time. It is in this area particularly that I feel the people affected most by someone’s death are often unaware of the ways that they can stay involved with and be connected to their loved one right up to the day of their funeral. Some funeral directors prefer to keep the funeral process as simple as possible for the family. It is often the case that unless the family know about certain options that are available and specifically ask for them, they may not take place. The days before the funeral itself may be full of missed opportunities that could have helped close family and friends to personalize their grief, and to pay tribute in an appropriate and meaningful way. Don’t allow yourself to be kept out of the funeral process of someone you love because of the specialized nature and disjointedness of our modern societies. Just because a funeral home has taken your loved one into their care, does not mean that you cannot be actively involved with them in the days leading up to their funeral. This book is written to show you how you can work with your funeral home, with your funeral director, to bring back some close and personal elements to the funeral of someone you love, that used to be ‘normal’ in days gone by. My hope is that these pages will share information with you that will make you feel prepared, and give you a sense of focus and personal power in the midst of your sadness, your loss. I am writing from the perspective of an urban New Zealand funeral director. Some laws and procedures will be different if you live in another part of the world, but I hope that there will still be some things that will help you, that you can grab hold of and use no matter where you are. We are all human after all.
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This workbook provides detailed advice about preparing living wills and advance directives, with information about potential illnesses and medical events such as terminal illness, advanced cancer, coma, stroke, and dementia. The introduction of this document states: There's only one person who is truly qualified to tell health care providers how you feel about different kinds of health care issues and that's you. But, what if you get sick, or injured so severely that you can t communicate with your doctors or family members? Have you thought about what kinds of medical care you would want? Do your loved ones and health care providers know your wishes? Many people assume that close family members automatically know what they want. But studies have shown that spouses guess wrong over half the time about what kinds of treatment their husbands or wives would want. You can help assure that your wishes will direct future health care decisions through the process of advance care planning.

The workbook has two parts: Part I: The Basics. This section introduces and discusses all of the important components of advance care planning. You may find it provides enough information for you to figure out what you want and express your wishes to others. Part II: Resources. Turn to these sections for additional help and further explanation of ideas and topics introduced in The Basics. Two ways to use this book. Spend an hour working through The Basics. Then communicate. OR Work through The Basics. Take another hour or two to work through all or part of Resources for a more complete approach. Then communicate.

TABLE OF CONTENTS - Why do you need to think now about future health care decisions? Do you have strongly-held beliefs that should guide your care? If you couldn't speak for yourself, what would you want done for you? Who will speak for me if I can t speak for myself? Common questions about choosing a spokesperson What else can I do to make my wishes known? Common questions about advance directives What situations and decisions do people commonly face? Dementia * Coma * Stroke * Terminal illness * Telling others what you want * Writing it down * What s next? Thought-provoking exercises - Your Beliefs and Values * Who should speak for me? * What makes your life worth living? * Personal and spiritual beliefs * Hope for recovery * Weighing pros and cons of treatment for different chances of recovery * Choices about death and dying * How would you like to spend your last days? * Organ donation and autopsy * Burial arrangements * Funeral or memorial services Health conditions and treatments Kidney dialysis * CPR-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation * Feeding tubes * Mechanical ventilators (breathing machines) * Hospice and palliative care * Your health care preferences * Introduction - Care preferences under different health conditions * Current health * Permanent coma * Severe dementia * Severe stroke * Terminal illness * A future situation of concern * How to talk about your wishes * Starting the discussion * Asking someone to be your spokesperson * Who else should you talk to? * What if you don't have close family or friends? * Nine important issues to discuss * Talking to your health care providers * Reviewing you wishes * Other issues * Legal and ethical issues of advance care planning

This is a privately authored news service and educational publication of Progressive Management. For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!
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A simple step-by-step guide for family members, personal representatives and executors with day-to-day time-lines and checklists to successfully administer and close an estate. All related tax, legal, probate and financial topics are covered. Written for citizens of the United States.

When a loved one, family member or friend passes away, most people quickly find themselves in a stressful, awkward situation with many more questions popping into their mind than answers. The first question being, “What am I supposed to do?”

This book was written to clearly and concisely guide you through each and every step necessary to successfully settle the affairs of the person you cared for. It is organized by what needs to be done each day after death.

Each time period has a checklist of actions to help organize and simplify the process. There are many tasks to complete. By breaking the list down to simple, straightforward actions, the entire process becomes less daunting and lowers stress.

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At a time like this we need a practical, easy, organized way to make planning a Celebration of Life come together flawlessly to celebrate the life of someone we love.

Includes:
The 4 things that must be done first!
Planning forms to keep you organized
How to get the word out
Tips and techniques
How to select a place
How to decide on food, music, flowers
How to get help from others
Helpful resources for eulogies, books, etc.
And much more
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Bob Butz, investigative reporter, humorist, and amateur natualist is on assignment: He's planning his own natural burial in three months.

Through memoir, boots on the ground research, conversations with his wife, and a serious degree of levity, Butz considers the options for his final act on Earth.

In chapters like, "Wherein a memory of worms offers a glimpse into the future," and "Wherein the spirit of a natural burial is compromised by people looking to make a buck," Butz thinks about the unthinkable, and tells it like he finds it.

• What happens to our body when we die?
• Is six-feet-under enough?
• What about grave robbers?
• Is it okay to be placed in a hole with nothing but the clothes on your back?
• Is natural burial even legal?

Going Out Green includes back ground on the growing movement toward natural burial preserves and cemeteries int he U.S. and Canada, as well as source information and a bibliography.

Advance praise for Going Out Green:

"At once elegant and funny as hell, Bob Butz has written the most useful book I've seen all year." —Doug Peacock, author of Grizzly Years: In Search of the American Wilderness

"If you want to go out like Ed Abbey — and who doesn't — here's the guide you need." —Bill McKibben, bestselling author, educator, and environmentalist

"This book is a must for anyone who might someday die — and yes, I'm talking about you." —Steven Rinella, author of The Scavenger's Guide to Haute Cuisine and American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon

"A wonderful, uplifting little book whose relentless sense of humor is utterly appropriate." —David Petersen, author of On the Wild Edge: In Search of a Natural Life

"A light-hearted introduction to a heavy subject that's going to be of increasing importance to Americans." —Joe Sehee, executive director, Green Burial Council

"[I]f more people would talk about death and dying in the demystifying way that Butz does, I, for one, believe we'd be much better off as a society." —Wendy Lyons, president, Funeral Consumers Information Society

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The author of this guide is Frederick B. Spadaccino, a 45 year licensed Connecticut State Funeral Director. In four decades of dealing with over 5500 families in the time of need, the author has now shared his personal experiences, insights, and, observations in Funeral Planning. He has included an extensive and detailed guide to the mystery surrounding casket prices and a detailed description of all types of funeral services available, including traditional and non traditional. Additonally, the author has offered the opportunity for personal and group consultations!
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Ever seen a ghost? Do you want to? A new practical guide to investigate the paranormal using dynamic project management techniques. 85% of the adventure is front-end loaded before you execute. Plus an in-dept overview of the paranormal world and what you need to know to get started. This is a fun-filled book using easy techniques such as a Charter, Gantt Chart, Risk Matrix to conduct a risk-free scientific adventure. Plus, it orientates you to the business world with the tools of Project Management. Its a win-win guide that works in your ghost hunts, your business life, and your personal life. It is especially helpful when you are building that deck or doing one of your HGTV fixer up projects and want to do it right with no rework.
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The Arizona Estate Administration Answer Book is your best resource for understanding practical issues that commonly arise when responding to the death of an Arizona resident or property owner. Each chapter provides advice and explanations to help you wade through the complex, and often bizarre, legal requirements associated with estate and trust law in Arizona.
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An easy Guide, quick Check List, and supplies Resources information that will enable you to Plan and Implement an organized, stress free, memorable, Life Memorial Celebration and present it as your Gift to the Loved Ones Family.
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With more people planning cremations than ever before, it's important to know what questions to ask. Most people simply don't know where to start. This valuable guide, written by a licensed funeral director, outlines the 10 important questions anyone planning a cremation should ask for their protection and to provide them the peace of mind they deserve.
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Written by a licensed funeral director, this special e-book report lists the "25 questions you must ask" to save thousands planning funeral services. This report outlines the 25 powerful money saving questions in an easy to follow format that anyone planning funeral services can use to ensure the best possible services and merchandise at the lowest price.
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Preplanning your funeral is the best way to ensure a ceremony that celebrates your time on earth without bringing extra stress to your loved ones. The Funeral Preplanning Guide is your go-to resource for information on preplanning funerals. It will help you:

• Bring peace of mind to your survivors by eliminating many of the decisions they will have to make following your death.

• Save money on services and products, including caskets, burial locations, and more.

• Decide how your body will be prepared, handled, and preserved.

• Avoid mistakes and anxiety by thinking deeply about what you want ahead of time.

The Funeral Preplanning Guide Volume One will help you prepare necessary legal documents, select a funeral director, and choose how to be interred.
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Preplanning your funeral is the best way to ensure a ceremony that celebrates your time on earth without bringing extra stress to your loved ones. The Funeral Preplanning Guide is your go-to resource for information on preplanning funerals. It will help you:

• Bring peace of mind to your survivors by eliminating many of the decisions they will have to make following your death.

• Save money on services and products, including caskets, burial locations, and more.

• Decide how your body will be prepared, handled, and preserved.

• Avoid mistakes and anxiety by thinking deeply about what you want ahead of time.

The Funeral Preplanning Guide, Volume Two will help you personalize your preplanned funeral and save money on funeral costs.
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The Funeral Planner trilogy is brought to you by the Dignity Memorial Network, Legacy.com, and Eternal Image. Valuable Offers & Content-Integrated-Ads Inside from additional sponsors endorsed by protagonist Maddy Banks include 1800FLOWERS.com, Forethought Financial Group LLC, GoDaddy.com, EchoSign.com, Heardable.com, The National Hospice Foundation, DNA2Diamonds, Cadillac Travel Agency, GotKosherInc.com, Andiamo’s Italia of Metro Detroit, Eagles Nest on Clark Lake, BTB Burrito of Ann Arbor and a special tribute sponsored by First Capital Funding. Determined entrepreneur Maddy Banks finds a way to bring life to a dead business, heal unresolved grief, and discover the meaning of selfworth v. net-worth in a healing journey of entrepreneurship and love. Chick lit meets business savvy in Isenberg’s second novel in which would-be entrepreneur Madison Banks has longed to run her own business since childhood, but has had only failures. Just when she thinks she’s hit the jackpot, her business school nemesis, the slimy Derek Rogers, beats her to the punch. Disheartened, Maddy finds inspiration in the unlikeliest of places: at her best friend’s funeral. Maddy believes funerals should celebrate a life, as oppose to mourn a death. With the help of her beloved Uncle Sam, a lover-turned-friend from business school, and handsome investor Victor Winston, Maddy launches Lights Out Enterprises (www.LightsOutEnterprises.com) and The Tribute Network (www.TheTributeNetwork.com) only to realize she might again be facing competition from Derek. If you ever wanted to learn about life celebrations, processing grief, or how to start a business, this is a must read. Determined entrepreneur Maddy Banks finds a way to bring life to a dead business, heal unresolved grief, and discover the meaning of self-worth v. net-worth in a healing journey of entrepreneurship and love. “I’ve known her since she was a little girl running around in Danskins. She was always entertaining… and she still is.” — Sandra Bernhard, Actress-Author- Comedienne-Singer “Funny. Gifted. Intelligent. Lynn Isenberg reminds me of me.” — Alan Zweibel, Writer (Curb Your Enthusiasm, David Letterman, Monk, SNL; Collaborator with Billy Crystal on 700 Sundays) To see the Digital Series based on “The Funeral Planner” visit www.Amazon.com. THE DIGITAL SERIES: On Amazon! Watch the digital series based on the novels featuring singer-actor Joss Stone (who lights up the screen!), Cynthia Gibb (Fame), Marisa Ramirez (General Hospital), Heather Mazur (CSI), Carlease Burke (In Her Shoes), Andre Boccaletti (Sex in the City). Bonus content includes “After-Behind-the-Scenes” and the acclaimed tribute video “Jack the Mench.” THE TRIBUTE NETWORK: Visit www.TheTributeNetwork.com and send your questions to DEAR MADDY—Grief Etiquette to the Rescue; post your Tribute Video in the Tribute Film Festival, buy the trilogy of novels and non-fiction Grief Wellness and Grief Tributes; and visit the novel-inspired business www.LightsOutEnterprises.com. THE MEDIA: The brand has received worldwide media attention including appearances on The Today Show, The Early Show, NPR, NYT, and MSN, etc. turning Lynn Isenberg into the media’s “go-to-celebrity-author for Life Celebrations”. Stay tuned for more with award-winning director Donald Petrie on board (Miss Congeniality, How to Lose A Guy in Ten Days, Mystic Pizza…) A portion of the proceeds go to the National Hospice Foundation.
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With efficiency and a touch of humor, this valuable guidebook offers information on the difficult subject of planning for one’s own death or organizing funerals for loved ones. Topics ranging from cremation, burial, caskets, services, and organ donation are explored, and each section offers data, definitions, examples, pros and cons, and helpful worksheets for narrowing down the best options. Numerous sidebars that offer engaging and occasionally bizarre facts on the death industry are also included. Emphasizing practicality and frugality, a bevy of money-saving steps are explored, citing that if smart choices are made beforehand then expensive choices made in grief can be avoided. Ideal for the time-constrained, this comprehensive resource presents fast facts in an easy-to-read format, while helpful links for each topic are compiled in an accompanying website. Readers will benefit from the peace of mind that follows the creation of a structured plan to reduce the financial burdens and emotional distress on loved ones left behind.


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What would happen if a family member, or you, died tomorrow?

There is nothing more heartbreaking and distressing than the death of a loved one. In most cases, after a death, you will have only a few days to make decisions for a funeral. Confronted with dozens of choices you must hastily and often under great emotional duress make decisions and then you must live with those decisions. Often you wonder would this be what he/she would have wanted? It is to be hoped that this book will assist you and your family as you maneuver your way through a tragic time.

“Funerals - Step by Step Planning,” is not connected to the funeral industry and being unbiased will introduce you to the fundamentals, procedures and guidelines that a funeral entails. The introductory chapter presents suggestions and expertise to guide you through the emotional task of preparing for the funeral. There are 45 concise guidelines, a so called “crash course.” The following chapters cover the 45 steps more thoroughly and in more detail.

As you navigate your way through the chapters, instruction and advice will assist you in making knowledgeable, informed decisions, or you will be provided with a website or phone number where you can find answers.

One of the most economically informative chapters is on the Funeral Consumers Alliance or Memorial Societies, like me, most of my family and friends had never heard of them. They are regional, nonprofit, nonsectarian societies, generally run by volunteers that keep costs for a dignified funeral to a minimum with their affiliate funeral homes. They have grown into one of the most respected non profit watchdog groups in the United States and Canada. By joining the organization, filling in a funeral guidance form and sending it to an affiliate funeral home you can have a simple, meaningful, dignified funeral, saving from 10% to a 40% discount off conventional funeral industry costs.

Some of the topics include:
- how to donate your body to science 
- organ and tissue donation
- Funeral Consumer’s Alliance and memorial societies
- buying or renting the right casket
- purchasing an urn
- preplanning a funeral, an increasing number of people are planning their own - - funerals and specifying their funeral choices at their own pace
- last minute bereavement flights and compassionate fares
- visitation, viewings and embalming 
- the funeral: traditional, graveside, private, non-commemorative
- body disposition options: burial, direct burial, cremation, direct cremation 
- memorial services or a celebration of life
- how to write an obituary and death notice
- a guide to preparing and delivering eulogies 
- recommendations where flowers are, or are not appropriate
- suggestions for appropriate music selections and poems  
- choosing a cemetery and buying a plot
- memorialization and creating a special tribute 
- reception after the service
- personal details to complete before a death: wills, living wills
- preparing your family for financial guidance when a death is imminent 
- survivors guidelines to settling affairs of the deceased and information on how to secure financial help and benefits 
- websites and phone numbers to contact when further information is needed 
green burial 

There are 5 preplanning forms:
1. Comparing funeral home costs
2. Preplanning a funeral
3. An obituary facilitator
4. Financial data of the deceased for survivors
5. Form to advise future generations on any health problems.

This book will start you off on your journey to assist your family in completing and concluding the final chapter of a loved one with dignity and grace.

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My Final Wishes is an organized, educational workbook. It assists the reader in preparing and providing the necessary information loved ones will need at their inevitable time of death, or the unfortunate possibility of their becoming incapacitated. It covers the full range of issues, from the obvious to other subjects oftentimes overlooked. My Final Wishes is not only a useful tool for making final preparations; it is an invaluable resource to loved ones. Incorporated into the book is a usable Last Will and Testament, Health Care Directive, and Power of Attorney.
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Many things need to be done after the death of a loved one. Among these are contacting family and friends, arranging the funeral or memorial service, notifying pertinent agencies, and locating important paperwork.

Some of the most important tasks seem very small, almost unimportant, such as answering the phone, finding keys to the house and cars, taking care of any pets, picking up the mail, and organizing meals for the family of the deceased.
If your loved one owned property or if there were debts associated with the property, you must speak with a qualified probate attorney to see if probate is necessary.

The Ashmores wrote this book “to help you get clarity on what your role is and what things you should be aware of to make this process as painless as possible. Its purpose is to help you understand what to expect and what needs to be done through this trying time.”

“I am ready to meet my maker, but whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.”
Winston Churchill

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Canadians are saddled with over 1.4 trillion dollars in consumer debt and less than 75% have three months’ savings in an emergency account. If they want to be financially free,
something has to change. It starts with this book! The Money Book for Everyone Else is a guide that will teach you:
• How only paying what your credit card company requests might leave you burdened with a balance for decades.
• How to protect your financial identity and how failing to do so could result in a life-long nightmare.
• How to spot and avoid investment scams.
• Why certain credit cards could leave you hungry and thirsty on your next flight.
• Navigating the world of Canadian tax shelters, along with the basics of investing and debt.
• How to repair and maintain your credit score.
• Simple tips for being debt-free sooner.
• Questions, criteria, and biases you need to be aware of when choosing your financial team.
Written in a simple, straightforward style and loaded with lots of real-world examples and stories for Canadians, this book has everything an individual needs to know to become financially savvy. This is not an advanced guide; specific niche topics such as retirement planning, estate planning, and taxation will only be covered as an overview. There are few interactions that will last throughout your entire life, but your relationship with money is one of them.
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We all die. Most of us will have survivors whose grief will be compounded by having to arrange to dispose of our bodies, not knowing what we would have wanted. No one likes to discuss this. How do we transmit this information or get our aged loved ones to leave us their wishes?
This short planning guide provides check off lists and spaces for specific information that survivors need to fulfill the decedent’s wishes.
• Funeral or memorial service?
• Open- or closed-casket? Or no casket at all?
• Burial? On land or at sea? Where?
• Cremation? What do you want done with your ashes?
• Organ, tissue or whole-body donation?
• How much should these cost? Have you made any pre-arrangements?
Who knows what you want unless you tell them. This guide provides an easy way to provide answers to these and many more vital questions that you loved ones will have.
Not only frustrating, but also very costly—and sometimes dangerous—is that your survivors may not know how to access your papers, computer, or even your home. This guide stimulates you to provide the appropriate information so that your loved ones are neither frustrated nor left destitute.
Many people have used this guide as a way to begin these vital discussions with aged and infirm loved ones. It’s a difficult process. Losing a loved one is sad, but knowing their wishes in advance and providing the vital information survivors need to carry on helps lessen everyone’s stress.

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The Parting is a guide for planning a meaningful, creative, and unique funeral service for a loved one. This inspirational and organizational tool for family, friends, pastor and counselors offers both ideas and step-by-set instructions on a range of topics including: Funeral Etiquette (who does what), Biographical Questions and Forms, Service Checklists, Creative Eulogies/Rituals and Symbols and Music Resources.
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The great error into which nearly all foreigners and most Americans fall, who write or speak of society in this country, arises from confounding the political with the social system. In most other countries, in England, France, and all those nations whose government is monarchical or aristocratic, these systems are indeed similar. Society is there intimately connected with the government, and the distinctions in one are the origin of gradations in the other. The chief part of the society of the kingdom is assembled in the capital, and the same persons who legislate for the country legislate also for it. But in America the two systems are totally unconnected, and altogether different in character. In remodelling the form of the administration, society remained unrepublican. There is perfect freedom of political privilege, all are the same upon the hustings, or at a political meeting; but this equality does not extend to the drawing-room or the parlour. None are excluded from the highest councils of the nation, but it does not follow that all can enter into the highest ranks, of society. In point of fact, we think that there is more exclusiveness in the society of this country, than there is in that even of England—far more than there is in France. And the explanation may perhaps be found in the fact which we hate mentioned above. There being there less danger of permanent disarrangement or confusion of ranks by the occasional admission of the lowborn aspirant, there does not exist the same necessity for a jealous guarding of the barriers as there does here. The distinction of classes, also, after the first or second, is actually more clearly defined, and more rigidly observed in America, than in any country of Europe. Persons unaccustomed to look searchingly at these matters, may be surprised to hear it; but we know from observation, that there are among the respectable, in any city of the United States, at least ten distinct ranks. We cannot, of course, here point them out, because we could not do it without mentioning names.
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This book will definitely not be the usual book on death and dying. In fact the preponderance of information will be about after you have left the scene.

The hard and fast evidence is that you (and everyone else on earth) will in fact die. The good news about this unalterable fact is just that; everyone has to do it. That means that all the good-looking, rich and fun-loving people whom you now currently hate, will have to do it too.

Another comforting thought is that there have certainly been a number of people who have died very successfully before us, and so we won't be alone in this experience.

This is not going to be a book about religious or philosophical beliefs, unless of course you want it to be, because this is your book. It is meant to be a rather lighthearted approach to what will be the inevitable eventually.

If done correctly, this book should encourage those weak-hearted individuals,that would be almost all of us, who would rather live in denial right up until the last second, to make a couple of plans. In that way those who are in charge of the remains will have a clue who they are burying, or throwing to the winds.

Call me crazy, but when I die I would rather choose how it's all going to go, at least one last time.It would be just swell to save those relatives and friends all those crabby hours, and bad decisions regarding my funeral, memorial service, wake, or whatever else I want to have happen to me after I bid adieu.
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A useful book outlining, in basic terms, the procedures to follow when making funeral arrangements. The book covers topics from planning the funeral, whether earth burial or cremation and "green burials".
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The Funeral Planner trilogy is brought to you by the Dignity Memorial Network, Legacy.com, and Eternal Image. Valuable Offers & Content-Integrated-Ads Inside from additional sponsors endorsed by protagonist Maddy Banks include 1800FLOWERS.com, Forethought Financial Group LLC, GoDaddy.com, EchoSign.com, Angel Aire Urns, Heardable.com, The National Hospice Foundation, GoDaven.com, DNA2Diamonds, Cadillac Travel Agency, GotKosherInc.com, Andiamo’s Italia of Metro Detroit, Eagles Nest on Clark Lake, BTB Burrito of Ann Arbor and a special tribute sponsored by First Capital Funding. The President of the United States once again calls upon Maddy Banks; this time to help China save their arable land and renew US-China relations in a comedy-adventure against a backdrop of real current-day issues. While attending Eve’s séance party, Maddy receives a message from Uncle Sam’s spirit: “Go to China-Find the Tombstone-Save the World.” She dismisses it as a sham until the President calls with a mission for Lights Out Enterprises: Modify China’s burial rituals to save their land. While charged with changing 5,000 years of tradition, Maddy uncovers the myth of a yellow lure bequeathed to her by Uncle Sam bearing a code that holds the secret to the holy grail of life; a secret others will kill for, including her arch nemesis Derek Rogers, who runs a multi-national corporation in China, as well as a suspicious client of her estranged husband Victor. Determined to “find the tombstone”, Maddy engages the help of a reluctant handsome hero—expert Asian mythologist Michael Kahn, as they embark on a fast paced journey through the symbols of ancient China and Judaism to solve the mystery of the yellow lure and save China’s sacred waters from privatization. If you ever wanted to learn about multi-cultural life celebrations and the Jews of China, this is a must read. THE DIGITAL SERIES: On Amazon! Watch the digital series based on the novels featuring singer-actor Joss Stone (who lights up the screen!), Cynthia Gibb (Fame), Marisa Ramirez (General Hospital), Heather Mazur (CSI), Carlease Burke (In Her Shoes), Andre Boccaletti (Sex in the City). Bonus content includes “After-Behind-the-Scenes” and the acclaimed tribute video “Jack the Mench.” THE TRIBUTE NETWORK: Visit www.TheTributeNetwork.com and send your questions to DEAR MADDY— Grief Etiquette to the Rescue; post your Tribute Video in the Tribute Film Festival, buy the trilogy of novels and nonfiction Grief Wellness and Grief Tributes; and visit the novel-inspired business www.LightsOutEnterprises.com. THE MEDIA: The brand has received worldwide media attention including appearances on The Today Show, The Early Show, NPR, NYT, and MSN, etc. turning Lynn Isenberg into the media’s “go-to-celebrity-author for Life Celebrations”. Stay tuned for more with award-winning director Donald Petrie on board (Miss Congeniality, How to Lose A Guy in Ten Days, Mystic Pizza…) To see the Digital Series based on “The Funeral Planner” visit www.Amazon.com. A portion of the proceeds go to the National Hospice Foundation.
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Widowhood Happens encourages married people to prepare for widowhood, but is packed with information for the public in general to become aware of the bereaved needs. It's full of widow's and widower's personal stories, and contains interviews with professionals who deal with their problems. Written in an easy style, it contains information given by a physician, psychiatrist, heads of organizations, a lawyer, alternative lifestyles, etc. The author's advice is to
LISTEN TO and DON'T JUDGE the bereaved. Everyone's personality and
most beliefs are individual.

From the back cover:
"Widowhood doesn't have to be devastating. This book can help you move through your own valid emotions to arrive at a new life, all yours."

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