Product Description

Discover How To Lower The Cost Of Any Funeral Guaranteed Thinking about a funeral and discussing it now is a current act of compassion, which will serve you or your loved ones later, when time is compressed, and when there may be greater financial and emotional burdens. These pages will put you on the path to solving the painful problem of the funeral. In the pages of Rest in Peace, R. Brian Burkhardt walks with you through the heartbreaking situation of the funeral and reveals the solutions you desperately need.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #125273 in Books
• Published on: 2008-05-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 122 pages

Review
R. Brian Burkhardt has written one of the MOST IMPORTANT WORKS EVER WRITTEN. He lays out a step-by-step system and every hidden trick and cost charged by Funeral Directors you need to be aware of. This book has made sure that your best interest is taken care of in every detail. Every household should have this book in their possession. -- Cyndi Parker "Fort Walton Beach, Floria"

About the Author
The author, R. Brian Burkhardt is licensed as a funeral director in Illinois and Virginia. He has worked for several funeral homes in both states and has arranged many funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery. Prior to becoming a funeral director, R. Brian Burkhardt was a certified manager with a national newspaper chain. Most recently, R. Brian started his own company and does consulting work on every aspect of funerals. His main website is www.RBrianBurkhardt.com. R. Brian holds a degree in Political Science from Illinois State University and also has a degree in Mortuary Science. He resides in the Chicago area, with his wife and two children. R. Brian's experiences in the funeral industry have prompted him to write this book.

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Customer Reviews

Rest in Peace: Excellent Value
I don't think any of us, except maybe Funeral Directors, like talking about funerals. I can't ever remember thinking, "Gee, I wonder if there is a book about funerals I might read."

I realized, though, when my Dad passed away a few years ago just how little I knew about the "process" of funerals in the US. I was overwhelmed, unable to think clearly and disconcerted by the woman at the head of a long table giving us her condolences with price list in hand.

If we had read R. Brian Burkhardt's "Rest in Peace" anytime before that day, we would have been better prepared.

"Rest in Peace" demystifies the funeral process. Speaking frankly yet with compassion, the author tells us exactly what happens and who is responsible for a loved one's body when they pass away. He outlines what most states require and provides references for more information.

Pages 4 and 5 set the tone for the book and define the purposes for a funeral. The first purpose was obvious but the others were eye-openers - and they aren't what you think!

Then he outlines the arrangements for a "typical" funeral and suggests options to save money without sacrificing the quality of the experience. In fact, his suggestions can strengthen relationships.

It may seem odd, this talk of "saving money" on a funeral, but when you read "Rest in Peace" you may reach the same conclusion I have: The passing of a loved one is personal - and all that can be done to keep it personal and make it meaningful for family, friends and acquaintances, the better. It just so happens that saving money is a by-product of making it meaningful.

Specific suggestions are made to not only help you save money but to help reduce the stress and pressure you may feel at this future turning point in your life. When you are finished with his book, you'll feel empowered and able to take control of a very difficult situation when necessary.

Without reservation, I recommend buying and reading "Rest in Peace: Insider's Tips to the Low Cost Less Stress Funeral." This guide should be in everyone's home.

R. Brian Burkhardt has written a new "The American Way of Death"
As someone who has faced the unexpected death of a young family member, I can't stress enough the importance of this book.

R. Brian Burkhardt provides what no one else will: an insider's look inside the funeral business. Your funeral director will not tell you about "The Funeral Rule", enacted in the early 1980's to protect consumers from unfair practices when purchasing a funeral and funeral related items. R. Brian explains it all. With both steely-eyed pragmatism and a heart of compassion he takes you through all of the important decisions you will be faced with, whether you are pre-arranging or are facing an unexpected loss.

You may be surprised to learn that you can have a funeral the way you want it for a lower cost than you expected. I learned that there are many options available that I wasn't aware of. Our family used one of the touching examples of real-life funerals that R. Brian recounts: We played "I Can Only Imagine" by Mercy Me at my daughter-in-law's gravesite, and it was very, very moving. I'm so glad that we included it.

This is an important reference book which belongs in every home, as well as in every church library and in the hands of every hospital chaplain/social worker.