New Book Explains Everything People Must Know to Prepare for Funerals

"The Ultimate To Do List When Your Loved One Dies: Before & After the Funeral" by communication professional Dr. Donna Vincent Roa provides a step-by-step guide for planning for funerals, taking fear and taboo out of the equation.

Rockville, MD (prHWY.com) April 22, 2012 - For people who have to prepare for an unexpected funeral and for those who want to prepare for this important life event, this book will serve as an invaluable aid at a time of pain and uncertainty.

Rockville, MD - Death is an inevitable fact of life. But few are prepared to deal with the aftermath of that dreaded late night phone call with news of a loved one's death. Donna Vincent Roa, a business communicator, screenplay writer and independent movie producer, delves into her own experience following the death of her mother to write a one-of-its-kind funeral book.

The self-help book--a comprehensive checklist for before and after the funeral--covers funeral planning and execution, a subject that is too often ignored my most families. After her mother died leaving few instructions about her funeral plans, Roa and her sisters grappled with grief and uncharted territory to plan for her funeral and everything else that followed. Roa produced a step-by-step funeral book that fills a gap for millions of people looking for help during similar crises.

In her book, Roa says people should have frank discussions with their loved ones before their death to identify funeral homes and final resting places. Her book also covers details that are too often missed such as writing eulogies, performing last rites, settling estate plans and notifying authorities.

Rosemary O'Brien, author of "First Saturday," writes, "Donna Vincent Roa has taken an uncomfortable situation during a difficult time and made it all the more bearable. The book presents everything in baby steps and will prove helpful to even the most experienced person."

For people who would prefer a green funeral, Roa thoughtfully has devoted a full chapter for environmentally sustainable cemeteries and caskets. In it, she names cemeteries across the U.S. that adhere to ecologically sound funeral practices, with an eye toward reducing pollution and carbon footprint.

About the Author
"Who the CEO Callsâ„¢" Dr. Donna Vincent Roa is currently managing partner and chief strategist at Vincent Roa Group, a Maryland-based environmental science communication firm. In her early journalism and communication career, she wrote obituary notices for the Beaumont Enterprise newspaper's Lake Charles, Louisiana bureau.

Roa, accredited by the International Association of Business Communicators and a certified sustainability and CSR practitioner, is a business process expert who builds best-in-class communication portfolios for government agencies, corporate clients, international organizations, and clients in the water sector.

Known for linking communication excellence to the bottom line, she was previously Public Affairs Director and Director of Science Communication at the Environmental Protection Agency.

She produced a short film "One Child" that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. She is currently working on two novels, which are based on screenplays she wrote while in Hollywood - "One Child" and "Possession Point."

For interviews, correspondence and signed copies regarding the The Ultimate To Do List When Your Loved One Dies: Before & After the Funeral, please visit http://www.funeraltodolist.com/about-the-book/. The book is also available at www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, www.createspace.com, and other online retailers.

View author presentation "No One Likes to Think About Funeral Arrangements" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CBjUarGPLag

Contact Information:
B.B. Murti
Communication Manager
Vincent Roa Group, LLC
Rockville, MD
818-397-9867
news@vincentroagroup.com
http://www.vincentroagroup.com

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Communication Manager
Vincent Roa Group, LLC
Rockville, MD
818-397-9867
news@vincentroagroup.com

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