Before We Say Goodbye: Preparing for a Good Death - Softcover

Simpson, Ray

9780007119394: Before We Say Goodbye: Preparing for a Good Death

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007119399 ISBN 13: 9780007119394

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2001

An inspiring but practical resource for preparing for one’s death, including moving stories, thought-provoking quotations and comforting prayers and hymns, as well as how to prepare a will and make funeral arrangements.

In a world where nothing is certain except death and taxes (Benjamin Franklin), preparing for one’s own death is something that everyone will face. Ray Simpson eases the burden in this heartening and helpful book. Prayers, songs, poems, quotations and Bible readings will provide comfort and encouragement, and stories from the deaths of saints and ordinary people will inspire.

A special section at the end of the book contains helpful forms to fill out, such as ‘On My Death Bed’ and ‘To Find When I Die’. A discussion of funeral arrangements and wills bring to light often overlooked details.

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From the Back Cover:

'I go to prepare a place for you. And I will come again and take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also.'

In a world where nothing is certain except death and taxes (Benjamin Franklin), preparing for our own death is something that we all need to do. After all living well requires us to die well, and dying well takes preparation.

'Before We Say Goodbye' eases the burden with heartening and helpful advice. Prayers, songs, poems, quotations and readings provide inspiration and encouragement; stories from the last days of saints and ordinary people will bring comfort.

Wise guidance is given on issues such as fear of the unknown, saying what you want to say and what happens after death. Practical advice is also provided for leaving things in order and completing funeral arrangements and wills.

Synopsis:

An inspiring but practical resource for preparing for one's death, including moving stories, thought-provoking quotations and comforting prayers and hymns, as well as how to prepare a will and make funeral arrangements. In a world where nothing is certain except death and taxes, preparing for one's own death is something that everyone will face. Ray Simpson aims to ease the burden in this heartening book. Prayers, songs, poems, quotations and Bible readings aim to provide comfort and encouragement, and stories from the deaths of saints and ordinary people aim to inspire. A section at the end of the book contains helpful forms to fill out, such as "On My Death Bed" and "To Find When I Die". A discussion of funeral arrangements and wills bring to light often overlooked details.

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