Through Death to Life
by Rev. Joseph M. Champlin

This easy-to-use aid is a practical tool for priests, deacons, and lay pastoral ministers as they help grieving Catholics plan the funeral of a loved one. Families can select the readings and prayers that they find most fitting for the Mass and record them on an easy-to-follow selection sheet, which is included with the book. This information is given to the presiding priest or his designate to prepare the funeral liturgy.  A comforting pastoral introduction and an appendix explaining Church teaching on the practice of cremation are included.