Includes index and a list of resources for further reading.
Contents:
What will happen? -- What to wear -- Spaces and places -- The wake -- History of wakes-- Caskets or urns -- The funeral service -- The burial -- The meal -- Words to know.
Summary:
"What happens at a funeral or memorial service? These are sometimes held in a church or temple so that the person can be remembered for their life. While many people at the service will be sad and it may seem scary, one way to say good bye at a funeral is to think about the happy times you may have had with the person who is gone. Did they make you laugh or feel loved? Discover what to expect at a funeral so you will be brave"-- provided by publisher.
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