Creating Meaningful Funeral Ceremonies

ISBN-13: 9781879651081 / Angielski / Miękka / 1994 / 65 str.

Alan D. Wolfelt; Alan D. Wolfelt

Opis

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 many rituals, it reviews the many ways these have changed over the years and argues for a return to authentic, personalized, and meaningful funeral ceremonies. Also reviewed are the qualities in caregivers that make them effective funeral planners.

Spis treści

Introduction; Chapter 1 Influences on the Deritualization of the Funeral; Chapter 2 Exploring the Purposes of Meaningful Funeral Ceremonies; Chapter 3 The Caregiver’s Role in Creating Meaningful Funeral Ceremonies; Chapter 4 Practical Ideas for Creating Meaningful Funerals;

O autorze

Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D