My Experiences Preceding 5,000 Burials (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162934204)

My Experiences Preceding 5,000 Burials is a memoir written by Hamid Bey, a retired funeral director who spent over 50 years in the funeral industry. The book is a detailed account of Bey's experiences and observations during his career, which began in the 1960s and ended in the early 2010s.Bey's memoir covers a wide range of topics related to the funeral industry, including embalming, cremation, burial customs, and the emotional toll of working with grieving families. He also discusses the challenges and rewards of running his own funeral home, as well as the changes he witnessed in the industry over the decades.Throughout the book, Bey shares anecdotes and stories from his career, providing insight into the unique experiences and challenges faced by funeral directors. He also offers advice and guidance for those considering a career in the funeral industry.Overall, My Experiences Preceding 5,000 Burials is a fascinating and informative memoir that offers a rare glimpse into the world of funeral directing. Bey's writing is honest, insightful, and often humorous, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the funeral industry or the human experience of death and grief.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Hamid Bey
ISBN-10: 1162934204
ISBN-13: 9781162934204
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 146
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d