Download or read book A Parish Guide for Bereavement Ministry & Funeral Planning written by Jill Maria Murdy and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The death of a loved one is a shock and planning a funeral can feel like a burden in a time of stress and grief. Created for pastoral ministers, deacons, pastors and parish leaders, this book is a helpful resource to pastorally accompany Catholic funeral planning-either in advance of or after the death of a loved one. It is also a comforting planning tool for Catholics to have at home when facing aging or illness. Book jacket.