This book is the best on the market for chaplains, clergy, Celebrants and funeral directors who are involved in providing funeral services for families. Mr. Manning covers the value of the funeral, developing consulting skills, facilitating participation and personalization with incorporating new approaches to the rituals of the funeral service.
Doug's career has included minister, counselor, business executive, author and publisher. He and his wife, Barbara, have been parents to four daughters and long-term caregivers to three parents.
After thirty years in the ministry, Doug began a new career in 1982. He now devotes his time to writing, counseling and offering his insights on grief and elder care issues at his free blog thecarecommunity.com. His publishing company, In-Sight Books, Inc. specializes in books, videos and DVD productions specifically designed to help people face some of the toughest challenges of life.
Doug has a warm conversational style in which he shares insights from his various experiences. Sitting down to read a book from Doug is like having a long conversation with a good friend.
