num_pages: 144
description: My Experiences Preceding 5,000 Burials is a memoir written by Hamid Bey, a funeral director who has spent over 30 years in the funeral industry. The book details his experiences, observations, and insights into the world of death and dying. Bey provides a unique perspective on the emotional, cultural, and spiritual aspects of death, as well as the practicalities of working as a funeral director. Throughout the book, Bey shares stories of the families he has worked with and the challenges he has faced in his profession. He also reflects on his own personal experiences, including his journey to becoming a funeral director and the impact that his work has had on his own life. The book covers a wide range of topics related to death and dying, including embalming, cremation, burial customs, grief, and the role of religion in death rituals. Bey also touches on the ways in which the funeral industry has changed over the years and the challenges that funeral directors face in today's society. Overall, My Experiences Preceding 5,000 Burials is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on death and the funeral industry. It is a must-read for anyone interested in this topic or for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: My Experiences Preceding 5,000 Burials
titlecomplete: My Experiences Preceding 5,000 Burials
ratings_count: 8
publisher: Kessinger Publishing