The Party of Your Life : Get the Funeral You Want by Planning It Yourself - Erika Dillman

The Party of Your Life

Get the Funeral You Want by Planning It Yourself

By: Erika Dillman

Paperback | 23 January 2012

Sorry, we are not able to source the book you are looking for right now.

We did a search for other books with a similar title, however there were no matches. You can try selecting from a similar category, click on the author's name, or use the search box above to find your book.

The Party of Your Life is a lively, irreverent guide to putting the F-U-N back in funeral. This upbeat book will appeal to adults of all ages who want a send-off that reflects their interests, achievements, and taste.

The Party of Your Life will help readers explore the full range of creative, culinary, musical, and theatrical possibilities of a well-planned (i.e., self-planned) end-of-life party. Baby Boomers, Gen-Xers, and younger generations not interested in having a traditional funeral will appreciate author Erika Dillman's hip and humorous approach to planning your own funeral.

Topics covered in the book include:

It Takes a Village: Your Funeral Posse
Who's Hot, Who's Not: Planning Your Guest List
Menus, Massage, and Mojitos: Care and Feeding of Guests
Dance This Mess Around: Your Funeral Soundtrack
Bye-Bye Bling: Your Funeral Gift Bags

With the help of The Party of Your Life, the newly dead will rest in peace knowing the tips in the book have helped reduce the drama and strain on their survivors, who are likely experiencing the most painful time of their lives.

Industry Reviews
"A fun read. . . . Dillman offers a wealth of information and allows the reader to choose his or her own farewell." --www.AmericanChronicle.com (November 2011) "Erika Dillman's sharp and witty humor reminds us that death is a sure thing in this lifetime, and the more one prepares and shares their desired wishes, the more we honor our beloved dead in their final farewell." --Nora Cedarwind Young, certified death midwife, green burial educator, and hospice chaplain "Erika Dillman has written a witty and humorous book on a topic that some people find fearful and morbid, and she conveys vital information in an easy-to-digest manner that includes humorous real-world examples." --Donna Belk, celebrant, home funeral guide, and board member of the National Home Funeral Alliance

More in Coping with / Advice about Death & Bereavement

Karen : A Memoir - Kelsey Grammer

Hardcover

RRP $39.99

$31.75

21%
OFF
Notes to John - Joan Didion

Paperback

RRP $34.99

$26.95

23%
OFF
What to Do When I'm Gone : A Mother's Wisdom to Her Daughter - Suzy Hopkins
Crying in H Mart - Michelle Zauner

RRP $19.99

$18.90

Coping with Grief 5th Edition - Dianne McKissock

RRP $22.99

$20.35

11%
OFF
Desire Paths - Megan Clement

Paperback

RRP $36.99

$27.95

24%
OFF
How We Live Is How We Die - Pema Chodron

RRP $37.99

$30.50

20%
OFF
All the Way to the River : Love, Loss and Liberation - Elizabeth Gilbert
Murder On Line One - Jeremy Vine

RRP $32.99

$26.95

18%
OFF
Heartstrong : Chumpy, Minnie & Me - Ellidy Pullin

RRP $24.99

$21.75

13%
OFF
Staring at the Sun : Overcoming the Dread of Death - Irvin D. Yalom
Murder On Line One - Jeremy Vine

$43.90

The Last Lecture : Lessons in Living - Randy Pausch

RRP $19.99

$18.25