A professional in the funeral industry for over 35 years, the author reveals ways to save money and reduce stress while planning services for one's self or loved one.The Funeral Book covers: Important information and tips for preparing for funerals. How to buy a casket, what to look for, what questions to ask, and what to avoid. The process of embalming and why it is done. What funeral directors do behind closed doors. Questions to ask funeral directors. How to avoid common problems at cemeteries and crematories. How to find hidden costs at funeral homes. How to get a free cemetery lot and headstone. How to freeze funeral and cemetery costs.