Nov 29, 2010
Reflections on the 30 Funerals Challenge
By Gail Rubin, author of The Family Plot Blog and the forthcoming book
“A Good Goodbye: Funeral Planning for Those Who Don’t Plan to Die.”
My 30 Funerals in 30 Days Challenge has come to a close. As the Grateful Dead song goes, what a long strange trip it’s been ….. Some thoughts about what I witnessed:
The funeral really is for the family and friends closest to the person who died, to offer support to those who grieve. Whether it was a gathering of two dozen people or eight hundred, every event was an opportunity for the community to show their care and express condolences.
Read the concluding blog entry of Nov 29 2010 (text & video)
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RELATED LINKS
30 Funerals Challenge Overview (Oct 30, 2010 – bottom of page)
