A Good Goodbye: Funeral Planning for Those Who Don't Plan to Die
Praise for A Good Goodbye: Funeral Planning for Those Who Don't Plan to Die"A Good Goodbye thoroughly and impressively covers so much that families need to know about funeral planning. It's such a valuable resource, we have several copies in our library as a reference book for those we serve."Chester French Stewart, Chairman,French Funerals-Cremations and the French Family of CompaniesAlbuquerque, New Mexico"With grace, humor, honesty, and skill, Gail Rubin shines a light on a subject that we, as a society, prefer to keep in the dark. Sooner or later, we will all need the information in A Good Goodbye, a highly readable, entertaining, and informative book."Jillian Brasch, author,The Last Gifts"Gail Rubin takes on society's last taboo in a readable, practical manner with a light touch.  It's a great read for anyone who isn't sure about this 'death thing' and how to best prepare for it." Joe Sehee, Executive Director, Green Burial Council"Kudos to Gail Rubin for pointing out the blue elephant in the corner. The earlier we can engage each other in end-of-life conversations, the better our chances for ending our lives the same way we lived them - with grace, and intent. This book is filled to the brim with material to inspire those conversations."Alexandra Drane, Co-Founder of Engage With Graceand President of Eliza Corporation"Gail Rubin is on a mission to demystify death care. This book represents the highest and best use of her experience and depth of knowledge on planning the ultimate in an end-of-life event, formerly known as a funeral."Brian J. Hanner CT, CPC, CFSPGeib Funeral Homes, Crematories & Remembrance CentersDover & New Philadelphia, Ohio"A Good Goodbye has 'heart sense' in its how-to information that's vitally needed before there's a death in the family. Gail Rubin helps us face the thought of our death and better appreciate the reality of life."Thelma Domenici, Etiquette Advice Columnist,The Albuquerque Journal