"Mourning and Mitzvah" A guided journal for Walking Through Grief to Healing by Anne Brenner, et al. Just what the title explains
"A Time to Mourn, a Time to Comfort" by Ron Wolfson from The Art of Jewish Living Series Deals with all aspects from planning to the erection of the monument.
"Saying Kaddish" How to Comfort the Dying, Bury the Dead and Mourn as a Jew by Anita Diamant For the community to use as a basis for helping the mourner
"The Jewish Mourner's Book of Why" by Alfred J. Kolatch Answers most questions concerning funeral practices
"The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning" by Rabbi Maurice Lamm Explains funeral practices from the traditional point of view.
"Living with Loss, Healing with Hope" by Rabbi Earl A. Grollman A Jewish perspective on dealing with loss
"The Jewish Home" - A Guide for Jewish Living by Rabbi Daniel B. Syme Question and answer format concerning death, dying and mourning
"What Happens After I Die?" - Jewish Views of Life After Death by Rifat Sonsimo and Rabbi Daniel B. Syme Deals with all aspects and questions concerning life after death
"Mourning in Halacha" By Rabbi Chaim Binyamin Goldberg. The Laws and Customs of the Year of Mourning. Tradition Point of View.
"The Orphaned Adult" By Rabbi Marc D. Angel. Deals with the loss of the Second Parent.
For the Family Facing the Loss of a newborn.
"Confronting the Loss of a Baby" A Personal and Jewish Perspective by Rabbi Yamin Levy Specifically designed for the family suffering the loss of a baby.
For Children
"When a Grandparent Dies" - Remembering Workbook for Dealing with Shiva and the Year Beyond by Nechama Liss-Levinson, Ph.D. A wonderful guide for children who need to ask and find out.
"A Candle for Grandpa" - A Guide to the Jewish Funeral for Children and Parents by David Techmer and Joel Iskowitz A story for younger children to help understand the Jewish funeral
Books are available on a 'Loan Basis' and as a courtesy of the Final-Life Cycle Library at Riverside Memorial Chapel.
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