The Party of Your Life: Get the Funeral You Want by Planning It Yourself

Certain to appeal to adults of all ages who want a send-off that reflects their interests, achievements, and overall good taste, this upbeat book features helpful tips for throwing a fabulous funeral. As a personal guide to funeral planning, the book explores the full range of creative, culinary, musical, and theatrical possibilities for a well-planned (and self-planned) end-of-life party. Topics include recruiting a funeral posse who will properly carry out the instructions; choosing invitees and getting the word out; creating music playlists for the service, memorial, and reception; writing epitaphs and taglines; and much more. More importantly, readers will be able to eventually rest in peace knowing that the tips in the book have helped reduce the stress and strain on their survivors.