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Who Have Lost A Pet
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| "What
to Do When A Loved One Dies" is a no-nonsense yet compassionate
journey through what, for most of us, will be a confusing and emotionally
challenging time. I found every section of this book full of practical
information that anyone would find extremely helpful when faced with
the death, or impending death, of a loved one.
Dr. Shaw's considerable
knowledge of the subject as well as her concern for the individual
shines through on nearly every page of her book. With sections as
diverse as "The Death of a Child," and "Grief,"
to "Preparing Children for the Death of A Loved One" or
"The Death of a Pet" and even "What to Wear to an
Interview" there is, bound within the pages of this work, something
everyone will find useful.
- Burial-Cremation
Consumer Guide
- A
Self-Help Reference Guide for Learning How to Reduce the Cost
of Dying
- Be
Your Own Undertaker
- A.
R. Bowman / Paperback / Published 1992
- Burial-Cremation
Consumer Guide
- A
Self-Help Reference Guide for Learning How to Reduce the Cost
of Dying
Regina Lee / Paperback / Published 1993
- Caring
for Your Own Dead : Final Act of Love
- Lisa
Carlson / Paperback / Published 1998
- Creating
Your Own Funeral Or Memorial Service - A Workbook
- Stephanie
West Allen / Paperback / 1988
- Dealing
Creatively With Death : A Manual of Death Education and Simple
Burial
- Ernest
Morgan, Jenifer Morgan (Editor) / Paperback / Published 1994
- Death
to Dust
- The
perfect book for simple explanations of a very disturbing subject.
- Grave
Exodus : Tending to Our Dead in the Twenty-First Century
- Xavier
A. Cronin / Hardcover / Published 1996
- Profits
of Death : An Insider Exposes the Death Care Industries
- Darryl
J. Roberts / Paperback / Published 1997
- The
Affordable Funeral : Going in Style, Not in Debt
- Roe
E. Markin / Paperback / Published 1996
- The
American Way of Death Revisited
- Jessica
Mitford / Hardcover / Published 1998
- The
American Way of Death
- Jessica
Mitford / Hardcover / Published 1993
- The
Death Care Industries in the United States
- Ronald
G. E. Smith / Hardcover / Published 1996
- The
Funeral Homes Industry
- Marketdata
Enterprises Inc / Pamphlet / Published 1997
- The
High Cost of Dying : A Guide to Funeral Planning
- Gregory
W. Young / Hardcover / Published 1994
- The
Undertaking : Life Studies from the Dismal Trade
- Thomas
Lynch / Paperback / Published 1997
- What
Happens When You Die : From Your Last Breath to the First Spadeful
- Robert
T. Hatch / Paperback / Published 1995
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| Related
Books:
 Coping
With Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet
By Moira K. Anderson
A comprehensive, compassionate, and "user
friendly" guide to every aspect of pet loss bereavement.
In this book, you'll find out why it's normal and OK to grieve
the loss of a pet--you're not crazy or alone! The types and stages
of grief are discussed, and you'll also find some tested coping
strategies (suggested by pet owners like you) to help you cope
with the different aspects of grief.
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My Personal Pet Remembrance Journal
By Enid S. Traisman
This remembrance journal is especially
for you. It is a special place for you to share the feelings that
have arisen since the death of your beloved pet. Here you can
write down your thoughts and feelings that are ever-present and
ever-changing. In your journal you can privately go over the details
of your loss and it's effect on you.
Your reaction to the death of your pet is as unique and individual
as was your relationship. Your personal grief reaction is affected
by your experience with previous losses, how closely bonded you
were to your pet, cause of death, support system and your personal
nature. My hope is that this guided journal will help you as you
move along the challenging journey ahead of you. - Enid.
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here to order or for current Price & Availability.
 It's
Okay To Cry
By Maria L. Quintana, Shari L. Veleba,
Harley G. King
It's Okay To Cry contains the voices of
62 people whose pets have died. There are stories of people who
have lost their dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, horses, and other
animal companions. People from all walks of life come together
to share their stories with you. There are stories from pet owners,
veterinarians, animal trainers, zoo keepers, dog wardens, policemen,
firemen, war veterans, children, celebrities and pet counselors.
Reading their stories will help you realize that you are not alone.
The stories will give you hope that you can heal the pain of loss.
Each touching story will bring tears to your eyes and comfort
to your heart.
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here to order or for current Price & Availability.
 Pet
Loss : A Spiritual Guide
by Eleanor L. Harris
Sometimes as "pet owners" we
don't realize how close we are to our animal companions until
we lose them, and even then we're afraid or ashamed to openly
mourn and memorialize them. In Pet Loss, Eleanor Harris offers
valuable advice on handling this feeling of awkwardness. Rather
than repressing the emotions that surround a pet's death, Harris
encourages her readers to express the pain they feel and the love
they remember.
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here to order or for current Price & Availability.
 The
Other Side of Death
By Jan Price
In a thought-provoking narrative written in
the tradition of Embraced by the Light, a noted spiritual researcher
offers an unforgettable firsthand account of her journey beyond
life. Jan Price shares this account of her near-death experience
and the lessons it taught her--precious lessons of guilt and
punishment, life and love, earth and eternity.
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here to order or for current Price & Availability.
 Cold
Noses at the Pearly Gates
Gary Kurz
There are no words that can change the
feeling of emptiness we feel with the loss of that special "friend"
who shared our heart and life.
Their unconditional love and devotion are missed as much as
their splendid and unique personality. But we can replace the
grief with joyful anticipation when we realize that there is
hope and comfort to be found. The words of this book are offered
to guide you to that place.
You may begin this book a skeptic, but you will end it with
a newfound hope and a lot to think about.
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here to order or for current Price & Availability.
 The
Tenth Good Thing about Barney
by Judith Viorst, Erik Blegvad
(Illustrator)
"In simple phrases narrated by
a child whose cat, Barney, has just died, the author succinctly
and honestly handles both the emotions stemming from the loss
of a beloved pet and the questions about the finality of death
which naturally arise in such a situation../ ../ An unusually
good book that handles a difficult subject straightforwardly."--The
Horn Book.
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here to order or for current Price & Availability.
 Angel
Pawprints : Reflections on Loving and Losing a Canine Companion
by Laurel E. Hunt (Editor)
The loss of a cherished pet is a deeply
painful experience. This unique approach to pet loss books presents
a poignant collection of poetry and stories written as tributes
to dogs and will tug at the heartstrings of dog lovers. It provides
comfort and healing for anyone mourning the loss of a beloved
dog. Including authors both famous and unknown from the 1800's
to the present and compiled in one volume for the first time,
these memorials form a heartwarming book for dog lovers, and
a thoughtful gift of condolences. Beautifully illustrated with
many vintage photographs of dogs.
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here to order or for current Price & Availability.
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 Pet
Loss : A Thoughtful Guide for Adults & Children
By Herbert A. Nieburg, Arlene Fischer,
Martin Scot Kosins
The death of a pet can cause enormous feelings
of sorrow, guilt, and loneliness for children and adults alike.
Unfortunately, these feelings are often ignored or downplayed, and
pet owners find themselves unable to express real grief. This book
encourages those who have suffered the loss of a pet to acknowledge
such grief and tells them how to cope with the situation.
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here to order or for current Price & Availability.
 The
Loss of a Pet
By Wallace Sife
This is the Maxwell award-winning best book of
1993, now revised and expanded, and in paperback. It is a self-help
guide to understanding and better enduring the pet bereavement process.
A special chapter on children and the death of their pets is particularly
expansive and useful. This easy-to-read book covers all possible
aspects in the grief and loss of a beloved pet. It is designed for
the average person who is going through this special kind of anguish.
It explains all the stages of bereavement, and how they affect us
at this time.
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here to order or for current Price & Availability.
 Goodbye,
Friend : Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet
By Gary Kowalski
This book covers subjects like talking to
children about death, the healing power of nature and creating ceremonies
to honor a dead pet. The author, who was facing the prospect of
losing his own dog, Chinook, when he wrote this book, shares some
beautiful reflections on birth and death and the continuum of life.
His love for his own dog, his wisdom about animals, and his gentle,
reflective spirit have combined to create a poignant and wonderful
book.
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here to order or for current Price & Availability.
 In
Remembrance of a Special Cat : A Collection of Inspirational Writings
By Richard F.X. O'Connor
The ideal gift for someone who has lost an animal
friend. "Rainbow Bridge," inspired this collection, and
is included in this small gift book to help anyone who has suffered
the loss of a pet.
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here to order or for current Price & Availability.
 The
Final Farewell; Preparing for and Mourning the Loss of Your Pet
By Marty Tousley, Katherine Heuerman
The Final Farewell combines the expertise
of a bereavement counselor with that of an expert in after-death
pet care. It includes information about euthanasia and the grieving
process, and explains in detail all the options available to people
when their pets die. Unlike other books on pet loss, it is meant
to be read in advance of a pet's death, when the reader is in a
better position to make those kinds of decisions.
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here to order or for current Price & Availability.
 Dog
Heaven
By Cynthia Rylant
A comforting and smile-inducing poetic text
speculates on the place where all good dogs go, describing Dog Heaven
as a wonderful location filled with countless ham biscuits, good
meals, lots of petting, and endless stretches of fields to run in.
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here to order or for current Price & Availability.
 Cat
Heaven
Cynthia Rylant (Illustrator)
A simply versed companion to Dog Heaven
features bold, folk-art illustrations and profiles the special place
where all good cats can find an endless supply of catnip, tuna,
and warm laps.
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 Maya's
First Rose : Diary of a Very Special Love
by Martin Scot Kosins, Howard Fridson
(Illustrator), Burl Ives
Maya's First Rose offers Kosin's deeply
moving tribute to the dog he loves for 18 wonderful years. From
the days of Maya's youth to the sad and courageous years of her
decline, this exhilarating memoir captures the magical bond that
can grow between humans and animals.
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here to order or for current Price & Availability.
 When
Only the Love Remains; The Pain of Pet Loss
by Emily Margaret Stuparyk
The death of an animal friend is often completely
devastating. This book of poems shows how the author turned the
pain of pet loss into a healing experience and is a memorial to
a pet rabbit named Poochie, whose life and death changed the author
forever. For those who have ever suffered the loss of a beloved
pet, here is a book that will validate your own feelings of pain
and sorrow, and recognizes your need to grieve.
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here to order or for current Price & Availability.
 I'll
Always Love You
by Hans Wilhelm
For children ages 4 - 8
"In this gentle, moving story, Elfie, a dachshund, and her
special boy progress happily through life together. One morning
Elfie does not wake up. The family grieves and buries her. The watercolor
illustrations, tender and warm in color and mood, suit the simple
text perfectly."--School Library Journal.
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here to order or for current Price & Availability.
 Legacies
of Love, A Gentle Guide to Healing from the Loss of Your Animal
Loved One
by Teresa L. Wagner ( Audio
Cassette)
Wagner's profound experience with grief,
and with those who grieve, has created the foundation for her extremely
wise and hopeful Legacies of Love. In this indispensable guide,
Teresa Wagner offers understanding to survivors while providing
them with both vital information and creative inspiration. This
is a rich and in-depth resource for anyone who is dealing with the
loss of an animal loved one
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 Remembering
Pets: A book for Children Who Have Lost A Special Friend
Written by: Gina Dalpra-Berman, Illustrated
by: Barbara Hoss-Schneider
Gina Dalpra-Berman's vivid children's picturebook,
Remembering Pets, is written specifically for young people who have
lost a treasured animal companion. It is about remembering the joys
shared with a favorite bird, dog, cat, turtle, or other creature that
bestowed unconditional love upon its owner. Remembering Pets tells
a young person that it is OK to grieve for the loss of a beloved animal,
and to embrace the joys of a new pet. Highly recommended for any child
who has outlived his or her cherished animal friend.
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| Perhaps
some of these music selections might be helpful during your time
of grieving for your beloved human or pet. Clicking on any of the
music covers links you directly to that music selection on Amazon.com.
Perhaps you can learn more about that particular selection of music,
check the availability, the current discount price, & even buy
it on-line if you so desire. |
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