Creating Meaningful Funeral Experiences

A Guide for Caregivers

By: Alan Wolfelt

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Paperback | 9 December 2003 | Edition Number 2

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Written in response to the current trend to deritualize death and funeral ceremonies, this book explores the ways in which caregivers and clergy can create heartfelt ceremonies that help the bereaved begin to heal. Explaining the purposes behind rituals, it reviews the many ways these have changed over the years and argues for a return to authentic, personalized, and meaningful funeral ceremonies. The qualities in caregivers that make them effective funeral planners are examined, and practical ideas for creating authentic, personalized, and meaningful funeral ceremonies are provided. Trends toward the prevalence of cremation are discussed, as are trends away from viewing and spending time with the body of the deceased. This replaces 1879651084.

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"Alan Wolfelt has provided affirmation of funeral ritual as a resource for constructive grieving. He offers a practical format, solidly founded on knowledge of the grief process, for planning funeral rituals responsive to the needs of the bereaved." --Paul E. Irion, author, Funeral and the Mourners

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Non-Fiction Family & Health Coping with / Advice about Personal, Social & Health Topics Coping with / Advice about Death & Bereavement Religion & Beliefs Christianity Christian Worship, Rites & Ceremonies Sociology & Anthropology Sociology Sociology & Customs & Traditions Mind, Body, Spirit Thought and Practice

Preface	p. 1
Introduction	p. 3
Influences on the Deritualization of the Funeral	p. 7
Exploring the Purposes of Meaningful Funeral Ceremonies	p. 15
It's the Experience That Counts	p. 25
The Caregiver's Role in Creating Meaningful Funeral Ceremonies	p. 35
Practical Ideas for Creating Meaningful Funerals	p. 45
Authentic Funeral Ceremonies: An Outline	p. 73
A Final Word	p. 77
Ten Freedoms for Planning Meaningful Funerals	p. 79
Recommended Readings	p. 81
About the Author	p. 85
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Creating Meaningful Funeral Experiences

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