Millions of people each year, young and old, face the death of a loved one, a friend or a patient. Many say, "If only there were resources to help me through this." Here is a book which responds to that need, sharing lessons from the hearts of others - lessons which offer comfort and hope. Each chapter or scenario is based on a true story, chronicling effective responses to the events surrounding the loss of a loved one. This book will provide hope that we can find beauty and grace in the dying process. The author, Katherine O'Connor Beiter, reflects on her many years of work as a New York...

My name is Genevieve Clare, professional mourner, destined to spend my days donning a black suit and throwing myself on top of caskets for money. Sometimes I mixed it up and threw myself on top of a willing warm body instead. Finding the right warm body though, that was a different story.