1This book explores the heart of funeral service. It is written by a funeral director and is designed for other funeral professionals. The book is set up into two parts: Navigating Funeral Communications and The Principles of Funeral Service Counseling. This work is rich with case studies, and offers perspectives on the value, purpose and benefit of funeral rites, rituals and ceremonies, as well as contributing information which is intended to enhance the profession of funeral service. While this work is intended for any body involved with the funeral profession is it also applicable to life in general, as the issues of death, dying, grief, bereavement and mourning are all center life themes for every human being on earth.