The death of a loved one is a difficult and emotional time for everyone. For most of us, coping with death and planning a funeral is one of the most difficult things we will ever be asked to do. Yet, we are generally unaware of our funeral rights and don't know how we can have genuine and meaningful involvement in the funeral.In this book, Peter Erceg informs and empowers you so that you can have more involvement in the whole experience. He provides independent and practical advice on how you can make informed decisions about all funeral-related matters. You'll discover:How to plan a personal and meaningful funeral. How to deal with death, bereavement and the funeral process. How to create a unique commemoration of the deceased.How to arrange a funeral without using a funeral director.How to administer the deceased's affairs when the funeral is over.How to manage a digital life after death.How to cope with the loss of a pet.How baby boomers are changing trends in the funeral industry.ABOUT THE AUTHORPeter Erceg is a public health practitioner with 25 years' experience in health promotion and community development. His family has had a long involvement with the funeral industry which has helped him develop a strong understanding of the issues faced by both consumers and funeral service providers.