Death to Dust: What Happens to Dead Bodies?,   ISBN:9781883620226

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"Death to Dust" is one of the most interesting books I've ever read, and the comprehensiveness is part of the attraction. From the normal (what happens after death) to the unusual (shrunken heads), it's all there. Legal matters associated with death--they're there too. Appendices, glossary, and index--check. Pages are even included for a nifty "Body-Disposal Instructions and Discussion Guide," which the reader can use to help record his or her own preferences about funeral, body donation, notifications, costs, and information like lawyer, insurance, and executor.

Although the book is about death, it's not dull, drab, or depressing. In fact, humor is all over the place. I highly recommend this book for everything you might want to know about death, dead bodies, or the death industry; I had always wondered about such things but never had any luck finding someone who knew the answers. This one's definitely a keeper!!

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Item as described / Quick shipment / Thank you so much / Will definitely buy from you again.

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Then you should definitely read this book.

This is one of the best put together books that I have ever read oh the subject. Lots of helpful information on what to do if you ever have to deal with the process of planning for a funeral. This book personally helped me after the death of my father. I was able to deal professionally with the funeral home and save a lot of money for my family while making sure that my father's funeral was extremely respectful and everyone came away for the better.

History, religion, taboos and facts are all presented in this book. I feel all the better for having read this book and having a better appreciation of the process and understanding of what others go through in the process of death. While not a happy time, this book will help you go on if you ever have to deal with the subject.

Take the time to read this, you will probably want to own your own copy, or may even want to give some copies to family members.

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I have skipped around, reading topics of interest. The book answers a lot of questions that would otherwise go un-answered. It has caused me to wonder about the invasiveness of the modern embalming process - does it honor or dishonor the dead?

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As a cemetery manager, I should understand what is going on down there. This book provides that information. Aside from that, I found the section on ancient disposal practices great reading.