Funerals with today's families in mind
Subtitle: a handbook for pastors
By: Doreen M. McFarlane.
Publisher: Pilgrim Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Cleveland
Language: eng
Number of pages: 136
ISBN-13: 9780829817867
Subjects: Church work with the bereaved; Funeral rites and ceremonies
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-131) and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Meeting with the bereaved to gather family information; title: Decisions at the funeral home; title: The family at the service; title: Caring for the immediate family; title: The wake, viewing, or visitation time; title: Family's involvement in the service; title: Options for exits; title: At the final resting place; title: A dinner or reception following the service; title: Officiating at the funeral of a close family member; title: Relating to organizations that honor their deceased.