R.I.P. The Complete Book of Death and Dying by Jones, Constance - 1997

New York: HarperCollins, 1997. NF; 317 pages including appendix of resources; Uncorrected proof; near Fine in palest gray stiff paper wrappers, staple holes at top right corner. Reference book in two parts. The first part is about the death experience itself - near death experiences, famous last words, unusual means of death, what actually happens when you die, funeral practices in different cultures, the philosophical meaning of death, jokes, statistics, etc. The second part is more practical and more for survivors, talking about deathbed etiquette, legal matters, financial concerns for survivors, making funeral arrangements, delivering eulogies and so on.. Soft Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Uncorrected Proof.