"This excellent and informative book provides practical answers to many of the questions and anxieties that arise as well as being a fascinating account of the subject from so many varying perspectives.It will help the reader both understand and cope with the concepts and the consequences and should be on the bookshelf of every medical professional, police officer, social worker, lawyer, religious leader, teaching staff and indeed, anyone who has any doubts as to their understanding of this complicated and essential subject."His Honour Judge Howard Morrison CBE QCInternational CourtThe Hague - Netherlands"This book highlights the critical importance of promoting good community relations both locally, nationally and internationally. It is a well-researched book, which has drawn together the needs of many faiths and belief systems to ensure that their burial wishes are respected and accommodated"... "It gives me great pleasure to commend this splendid book."His Honour Judge Simon HammondDiversity & Community Relations Judge"By better understanding the religious and cultural differences of a patient, healthcare professionals and providers will be able to offer the right kind of support and care to those patients and to their families at the point of bereavement and beyond.This guide makes a valuable contribution to the twin goals of building cohesive communities and promoting high quality care for all at the end of their life."Surinder Mohan SharmaNational Director for Equality and Human RightsDepartment of Health
This book is aimed to help an individual or family (of Any Belief) through the various stages and processes prior to burial, cremation and also signpost them towards counseling and support services for the bereaved.
The publication will also cover the legal and health aspects of bereavement.
Belief and Practices of All Major Religions and How they deal with Death
Belief and Practices of All Major Religions and How they deal with Death
Islam Christianity Judaism Baha'i Buddhism Hinduism Humanism Jainism Sikhism