Funeral Basics: Five Proven Steps to Successful Funeral Preparation

By Dr. Larry G. DeLay

REST ASSURED THAT NO DETAIL IS LEFT OUT OR OVERLOOKED.

Kevin D., a new pastor, said to me, "Please help me! I have a funeral tomorrow, and I don't have a clue how to do what I need to do tomorrow-how to even put it together or how to approach either the funeral director or the family!" My response: "Let me help to walk you through

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trilogy Christian Publishing
• Release date: Apr 30, 2024
• ISBN: 9798890416346

Dr. Larry G. DeLay

Dr. Larry G. DeLay is the founding pastor of Crossroads Fellowship Church in Bixby, Oklahoma. He is a gifted and sought-after speaker and musician who understands what it is to have suffering in life. He lost his first wife to leukemia after only 113 days of marriage, so he has firsthand knowledge of death, suffering, and grief! He has personally officiated approximately three thousand funerals. He has a unique and intimate understanding of the funeral service and process! Let him help you!Contact: [e-mail]

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Funeral Basics

five proven steps to a successful funeral

A Practical How-To Guide of Handy Tools and Helpful Tips for Funeral Preparation, Planning, and Conducting.

Dr. Larry G. DeLay

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Living in the Spiritual World

Copyright © 2024 by Dr. Larry G. DeLay

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ISBN 979-8089041-633-9

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Endorsements

Having served families in funeral service for over 40 years, I have worked with many different clergy and celebrants, some very good and some that could use some help. Larry is one of the best, especially when serving a family that he does not know previously. There are not very many that can do this well but Larry is one of the few. Anyone that seeks to help families during one of the hardest times of their lives would be better if they followed his suggestions and lessons!

Mike Marker, President

Marker Funeral Homes

Bixby, Haskell, and Jenks, OK

The Reverend Dr. Larry G. DeLay, sounds like a lofty title, full of education, theology and doctrine. While all of that is true, the title he most prefers is Brother Larry. His compassion for families, especially at the worst time in their lives, is phenomenal. His ability to empathize with their grief is unmatched. But, his desire to learn and better serve is the most impressive trait. He is my brother in Christ and a personal friend for more than 30 years.

When our paths began crossing professionally, Larry and I would always discuss the various aspects of funerals. Why a family did this or that. I began to understand that these questions and hypothetical situations that we discussed