How to Plan a Funeral: Grief, Bereavement, Death, Loss

By Anthea Peries

How to Plan a Funeral: A Simple and Easy Step-By-Step Guide to Making a Difficult Time Easier When Coping with Loss.

You know how awful it is when the inevitable happens, your world comes crashing down and you are unable to think straight?

There is so much to do and limited time? You are unsure who to turn to and what happens next? 

  This guide will help you navigate through the process whether your loss has recently occurred or, you are simply planning ahead. This book has been written with a global, international perspective in mind, so it is applicable to anyone living anywhere in the world. Although predominantly written with the United Kingdom in mind, the laws will vary from country to country, e.g. the United Kingdom compared to Scotland, and Ireland or, the rest of Europe and across the United States of America. 

Nevertheless, what to do when someone dies, funeral planning and the psychology and emotions involved in dealing with death are essentially the same. 
This book offers practical advice and better peace of mind in helping you to think more clearly and objectively while reflecting upon a myriad of important issues before and after someone dies.

This book will help you to prioritise tasks and manage your time for what needs to be done immediately after death (within one week);

provide advice on significant people to contact;

offer information about funeral arrangements and logistics and funeral-related and other financial expenses;

compare the advantages and disadvantages of pre-planned funerals;

discuss the role of an Executor;

define a property Trust;

and offer help in dealing with the aftermath of the funeral and the onset grief, including major life changes, coping with grief and adjustments in the future.

Appropriate planning helps you to make balanced, informed decisions and avoid unnecessary conflicts. It will be helpful for you to keep records and make notes along the way. There are blank-lined pages contained in the paperback version for note taking.

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Anthea Peries
• Release date: Jan 30, 2019
• ISBN: 9781386683599

Anthea Peries

 Anthea Peries BSc (Hons) is a published author, she completed her undergraduate studies in several branches of the sciences including Biology, Neurology, Brain and Behaviour and Child Development. A former graduate member of the British Psychological Society, she has experience in counselling and is a former senior management executive. Born in London, Anthea enjoys fine cuisine, writing, and has travelled the world.

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How to Plan a Funeral:

A Simple and Easy

Step-By-Step Guide to

Making a Difficult Time Easier When Coping with Loss

Table of Contents

Title Page

How to Plan a Funeral (Grief, Bereavement, Death, Loss)

ABOUT THIS BOOK

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1 | WHEN DEATH IS IMMINENT

CHAPTER 2 | IDENTIFYING SIGNIFICANT OTHERS

CHAPTER 3 | EXECUTOR’S DUTIES

CHAPTER 4 | TRUSTS AND TRUSTEE'S DUTIES

CHAPTER 5 | FUNERAL ARRANGMENTS

CHAPTER 6 | FUNERAL COSTS AND FINAL EXPENSES

CHAPTER 7 | PRE-PLANNING (NOT PAYING FOR) A FUNERAL

CHAPTER 8 | AFTER THE FUNERAL

SAMPLE NOTIFICATION CHECKLIST

USEFUL GLOSSARY OF TERMS

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Disclaimer

Note the law varies from place to place and one should seek the advice of a lawyer or attorney. The advice herein may not be suitable for all circumstances and therefore the services of a legal professional may need to be sought.

Dedication

To my loving and loyal beloved team in heaven.

No one can ever replace you.

How to Plan a Funeral:

A Simple and Easy

Step-By-Step Guide to

Making a Difficult Time Easier When Coping with Loss

by Anthea Peries

ABOUT THIS BOOK

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1

WHEN DEATH IS IMMINENT

Things to Consider before Death

CHAPTER 2

IDENTIFYING SIGNIFICANT OTHERS

Deceased Transportation

Autopsy

Suicide, Murder or Accidents

Death Away from Home – Repatriation

Mortuary

Medically Certifying and Registering a Death

When a Coroner will be Involved

Who Can Register a Death?

Death Certificates

Notifying Others of Death

The Internet and Online Accounts

Social Media

Taking Care of Yourself

CHAPTER 3

EXECUTOR’S DUTIES

Powers of Attorney

Does There Need to be a Will?

What Counts as an Asset?

The Protection of Assets

Intestacy

CHAPTER 4

TRUSTS AND TRUSTEE'S DUTIES

Revocable Living Trust and Irrevocable Trust

CHAPTER 5

FUNERAL ARRANGMENTS

Why Do We Have Funerals?

Religious Issues and What Type of Funeral

Burial Garments

Other Funeral Items and Hidden Costs

Exhumation

When Flowers May Not Be Appropriate

Children Attending Funerals

Funeral Products

Themed Funerals

Eco Funerals

Green or Back-to-Basic Funerals

Burials at Sea

House-Sit the Deceased's Home during the Funeral

Out of Town Guests Require Hotel Accommodation

Post-Funeral Activities – The Wake

Obituaries

The Meaning of a Eulogy and Best Practices for Writing Eulogies (usually about 10-15 minutes long)

Writing tips for a Meaningful Eulogy

CHAPTER 6

FUNERAL COSTS AND FINAL EXPENSES

CHAPTER 7

PRE-PLANNING (NOT PAYING FOR) A FUNERAL

Reasons to Pre-Plan a Funeral

Reasons