Observed arrival · 2026-10-18
The Last Gift, by Ruth Mercer
A retired embalmer’s $24 PDF workbook helps people record funeral wishes and gives families practical guidance for comparing prices and understanding what they can refuse.
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- People planning ahead and bereaved families
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- Its first-48-hours pages pair a phone script with a price sheet for comparing three funeral homes.
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The workbook asks readers to specify preferences such as burial or cremation, whether they want a viewing, and what they do not want, then record where key documents and contacts are kept. The page also gives examples of costs drawn from a 2023 funeral industry price study, including $1,140 for embalming and other preparation and $2,500 for a metal casket.
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