Guide to Funerals And Bereavement

Unveils the mysteries of undertakers, cremation, churchyards & cemeteries. Shows consumers what to expect from a funeral service & how to secure value for money without feeling guilty. Takes the reader through all stages of the process in Britain, including: notification & certification of death; deciding on burial or cremation; choosing your funeral director; alternative funerals; who pays & when; prepaid funeral plans; getting value for money; memorials; bereavement counseling; & how to complain. The book spans not only planning for a funeral & what to do when someone dies, but also: memorialization, ownership & inheritance of grave plots & what to expect in the way of rights & responsibilities in cemeteries & churchyards. Illustrations.