Australia's 'death-care' industry is worth a staggering $700 million a year, and despite the fact that each of us will one day have to deal with those in the 'dismal trade', few of us know how the business of dying really works. In Funeral Rights, Robert Larkins lifts the lid on what goes on inside the mortuary and behind the cemetery walls. Eye-opening, empowering and often darkly amusing, his book demystifies death, dispels popular myths about funerals, and shows us better ways of conducting our final acts of love.
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Robert Larkins tells it like it really is! He pulls no punches and I'm sure will make you think twice before walking through the doors of a Funeral home...especially those not Australian owned. Times are changing and our culture must start accepting there are better (and more economical) ways to handle our dead and the 'send-off' we give them. The environmental considerations of the cost to the earth can also benefit our pockets! We are all heading that way one day and this book will help you make informed decisions as to what you want your loved ones to do with you.
My only minor criticism would be that Robert has been a bit dismissive of the caring and helpful role a Celebrant can be in the process. Whilst not denegrating us (yes, I'm a Celebrant) he has not exactly talked us up either. A good Celebrant can be that rock in a time of emotional need for some families and help them through a difficult time. There is not much money in Funeral Celebrancy, you certainly don't do it for the money. I take pride in my role and I enjoy what I do and what I can offer the family. No doubt a member of the family or friend could do what I do but that is a big ask of someone who is also grieving.
All in all, "well said Robert". I enjoyed reading your book, it was informative, an easy read and gives you plenty of food for thought.
This book really opens ones eyes to the monopoly the funeral industry has over death. Little do people realise how personal you can make a funeral and how many options one has. We do not have to pay thousands of dollars to bury a loved one. Paying less does not mean we loved them any less.
Personally i have always hated the control the big funeral companies have over funerals and am glad i now know the facts and can choose how i want to say goodbye.
I think everyone who reads this book will surprised to discover the options people have.
Thankyou to Mr Larking for taking the time and effort to get all the facts.
This book is for anyone who has ever lost a loved one, or is in the process. I recently lost my father, and having read this is fascinating, learning what goes on behind the scenes of the funeral process, and the funeral parlour. I could relate to almost everything this book had to say on matters such as choosing a coffin, flowers, notices, and cremation or burial.
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