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A Good Ending

A Compassionate Guide to Funerals, Pastoral Care, and Life Celebrations

David Sparks

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Sparks, David, 1938-, author

A good ending : a compassionate guide to funerals, pastoral care, and life celebrations / David Sparks.

Issued in print and electronic formats.

ISBN 978-1-55134-216-0 (pbk.).--ISBN 978-1-55134-217-7 (pdf)

1. Church work with the bereaved. 2. Church work with the terminally ill. 3. Bereavement--Religious aspects. 4. Death--Religious aspects. 5. Funeral service. 6. Memorial service. I. Title.

BV4330.S58 2014 259'.6 C2014-901630-1

C2014-901631-X

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