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“Light, humorous, and practical.” Chicago Tribune
“Entertaining, educational, and even funny at times…[It’s] a complete, non-depressing reference to end-of-life planning that every household should have.” BookTrib
“Just the right touch of macabre…Helpful, introspective, and fun.” Library Journal (starred review)
“This illuminating, brisk guide breathes vibrant life into a topic many would rather avoid.” Publishers Weekly
“Fact-packed and funny, It’s Your Funeral! is essential reading for these changing times.” Florence Isaacs, author of Do I Have to Wear Black to a Funeral?
“Kathy Benjamin is amazing at finding answers I never expected, to questions I never expected I’d ask. I am thrilled she’s applied those skills to my future ultimate party." Alex Schmidt, comedy writer and host of Secretly Incredibly Fascinating
“Glib and slightly irreverent…With breezy writing and helpful planning guides, It’s Your Funeral! makes the task of funeral planning seem less daunting, and dare I say a bit of fun." Todd Harra, undertaker and author of Mortuary Confidential
“Dying seems bad—which is why I never really planned to do it—but Kathy’s hilarious and informative book proves that it doesn’t have to be…I’m still not entirely sold on the idea of dying, but I at least feel better equipped to handle it on a logistical level." Daniel O’Brien, writer on Last Week Tonight
“[A] concise but comprehensive guide with charm, wit, and more than a little absurdity. It’s the rare book that I’d recommend even to someone who hates the subject matter. (in fact, I’d argue that’s precisely who needs it the most).” Jason Pargin, former executive editor of Cracked.com and author of John Dies at the End