Saying Goodbye

Description

Saying Goodbye is a resource book for anyone who is planning a funeral. You may be a family member or a friend of someone who has died. You may be planning your own funeral. You may arrange and conduct funerals professionally. Here you will find an abundance of words and ideas for celebrating a life in ways that are personal and honest. There are resources that do not assume a faith commitment, as well as resources that reflect Christian belief. Sections include: Last months and days * Dying and death * Before the funeral * Resources for when children have died * Funerals of babies and children * Funerals of adults * Children at funerals * Sentences and blessings for funerals * Bits and pieces for funerals * Ashes * Stones and memorials * Anniversaries and remembering * Grief * Life goes on * Planning a funeral order * Ideas for a day conference on funerals Ruth Burgess is the author of many books, including A Book of Blessings, Eggs and Ashes, Hear My Cry and Fire and Bread (Wild Goose).