The Survivor's Guide: What You Need to Know & what You Need to Do when Someone Close to You DiesSilver Lake Publishing, 2004 - 324 páginas The average American funeral cost roughly $6,265. A full-service furneral can cost upwards of $20,000. And these numbers can vary widely, even in one city--or even one neighborhood. Also, these numbers don't include the cost of burial or cremation. Why such volatility? Becuse the market for funeral services accepts it. And why does the market accept it? Because consumers don't know any better ... and don't like thinking about death. Many companies in th funeral industry take advantage of this willful ignorance. This book shifts some of the power back to the grieving people who have to make decisions about funerals, burials and other end-of-life realities. It provides tools--checklists, questionnaires and sample forms--for making informed choices. |
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| 32 | |
In the Hours Afterward | 49 |
Chapter | 87 |
Chapter | 125 |
Planning a Funeral or Memorial Service | 175 |
The Sur The Sur The Sur The Sur The Survivors Guide | 200 |
Chapter | 207 |
Settling the Estate | 243 |
Using What Youve Learned | 277 |
Appendix | 293 |
Appendix | 305 |
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Términos y frases comunes
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