Covers both the emotional journey and the practical matters that bereavement brings. Part 1 includes, mourning and grieving, health - what's normal and abnormal grieving, the social side of grieving, and spiritual questions; Part 2 initial help, registering a death, the funeral, the will, probate and estate matters, family issues and the later years with appendices of useful addresses and information. Written sensitively by a father and son, a GP, and a minister all of whom have experienced the grief of losing someone close. Reviewers and readers have said, 'I wish I'd had this book years ago', 'A book to be warmly recommended. It is clearly printed, charmingly illustrated and immensely good value', 'Buy three copies of this book. Give one to your pastor, one to your local library and keep one for yourself - it is a valuable resource.' 'There is wise guidance given in the various chapters. I have no hesitation in recommending this publication.'