Ministering to the Mourning by Warren and David Wiersbe, is a practical guide for the Christian minister in dealing with death.
Wiersbe and Wiersbe give a rather broad assessment of dying. They start with a biblical assessment then turning to look at death from the perspective of physicians, funeral directors, and other caregivers, while discussing how Americans see death as a culture. The authors then give solid, practical wisdom on what the pastor should consider and do when someone dies.
This is an excellent book; highly recommended for anyone who deals with death on a somewhat regular basis. The annotated bibliography is very helpful as are the ideas for actually performing the various types of funerals one may run across. This is an extremely valuable addition to any pastoral library.
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