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May 1, 2014

Death and funerals have long been taboo subjects. From preparing the deceased for burial to choosing a cemetery, many Jewish end-of-life rituals are unknown until experienced for the first time—and even then remain shrouded in mystery. What is it like to purify a body? How does one comfort the bereaved? Edited by ” target=”_blank”>http://www.jewish-funerals.org/

Kavod V'Nicum – General Information and answers to questions. 

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Kavod V’Nichum Email list contact:                info@jewish-funerals.org  

Kavod V’Nichum/Jewish Funerals contact:       info@jewish-funerals.org

Kavod V'Nichum/General Information contact: info@jewish-funerals.info

OTHER RESOURCES 

Modern Loss – Candid conversation about grief. Beginners welcome.

” target=”_blank”>https://offbeatcompassion.wordpress.com/author/karenbookmankaplan/

My Own Eulogy           ” target=”_blank”>http://www.calebwilde.com/

The Order of Good Death   ” target=”_blank”>http://www.funerals.org/

Loss and Love            ” target=”_blank”>http://deathoverdinner.org/

Death With Dignity     ” target=”_blank”>http://www.followthesigns.blogspot.ca/

Natural Death Center  ” target=”_blank”>http://thelate.com/

Religious and Reform   ” target=”_blank”>http://ritualwell.org

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