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Books we recommend.

The American Way of Death Revisited
by Jessica Mitford, Published 1998,

First published in 1963, this book was an instant bestseller. It is not only an exposé of mortuary malpractice but also a sort of anthropological study of this strange subgroup of American culture, which is equipped with its own language, customs, and myths.

Most recently published in paper back in 2000; still worth reading.

Caring for the Dead: Your Final Act of Love
by Lisa Carlson, Paperback, Published 1998,

This is a comprehensive guide for consumers making funeral arrangements with or without a funeral director. It contains detailed descriptions of the "tricks of the funeral trade", to avoid. The laws and regulations of each state are described in easy-to-understand language, with listings of "consumer concerns".

Putting My House in Order: Information your survivors will need when you are no longer available.      $1.50

Prepared by Princeton Memorial Association, this is a helpful listing of all the things you want your loved ones to know before you go, presented as an easy-to-fill out workbook with space for your data.

You Only Die Once: Preparing for the End of Life With Grace and Gusto
by Margie Jenkins                         $10.00

Margie Jenkins makes both a keenly interesting and compelling case to readers that preparation for death and grief is the groundwork for living a bold and rewarding life.

I Died Laughing: Funeral Education With a Light Touch 
by Lisa Carlson                                  $8.75

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• Many free Pamphlets are available from the Funeral Consumers Alliance:
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• Federal Trade Commission “Consumers Guide to Funerals”
               Consumers Guide to Funerals <-- In Spanish at this link also