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Product Description

Now in its 14th edition, this classic book has sold more than 300,000 copies in earlier editions. It is a small encyclopedia on death-related problems; social, emotional, philosophical and practical. It is written simply and sensitively, drawing substantially on direct experience. It is thoroughly updated from previous editions. Topics include Death Education; Living with Dying; Bereavement; The Right to Die; Simple Burial and Cremation; Funeral Consumer Organizations; Death Ceremonies; and How the Dead can Help the Living.

Product Details
* Amazon Sales Rank: #67269 in Books
* Published on: 2001-01-01
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 160 pages

Editorial Reviews

Review
I have used [this book] for years and love it. -- Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

This book has helped countless families to save money while saying boodbye in a more meaningful way. -- Lisa Carlson, Executive Directory, Funeral Consumers Alliance

About the Author
Ernest Morgan became involved in caring for the dead in the 1950s, as chair of the Burial Committee of the Yellow Springs (Ohio) Friends Meeting (Quaker). The group offered funerals to members at no cost. He received publicity about the fact that dignified, meaningful funerals were held with no involvement from the funeral industry, and received many requests for information. The result was the first edition of this book. It was a tremendous success, with over 300,000 copies sold in the first 13 editions. At age 95, Ernest spent the last year of his life updating the material and adding new information for the 14th edition. He passed away just after it was sent to the printer.