Funerals : A Consumer Guide

When a loved one dies, grieving family members & friends often are confronted with dozens of decisions about the funeral -- all of which must be made quickly & often under great emotional duress. What kind of funeral should it be? What funeral provider should you use? Should you bury or cremate the body, or donate it to science? What are you legally required to buy? What other arrangements should you plan? And how much is it all going to cost? Funerals rank among the most expensive purchases many consumers will ever make. Contents: pre-need; the funeral rule; what kind of funeral do you want?; choosing a funeral provider; funeral costs; services & products; cemetery sites; planning for a funeral; prices to check; & glossary of terms.Leonard, Barry is the author of 'Funerals : A Consumer Guide', published 2007 under ISBN 9781422317549 and ISBN 1422317544.