Customer Reviews

17 reviews

• Yvonne Pascalls

  I loved this book from the opening first page to the very last.
  I couldn’t put it down.
  We don’t talk enough about death.
  Most people don’t want to know what happens to our bodies when we die, somehow we have a fear of death.
  This story is told with a deep understanding and love of this very delicate subject whilst adding unexpected humour that unfolds in unexpected places.
  This book gives answers to questions that I never imagined but loved every gentle (or funny) explanation of the kind of care needed for every single family and their loved one.
  
  I recommend this book for all ages!
  
  
  
  

• Connie

  I loved this book. I laughed and I cried. It was written with humour and also with compassion. The author has definitely given me an insight into an industry that at some stage in our lives, we will encounter. I hope she writes more books as I will definitely be reading them. I highly recommend this book

• David

  What a good read. Finished it in 3 days and found the insight into the funeral industry fascinating. Having had some involvement in this industry I always took for granted the planning aspect of a funeral and never gave real credit for work to get it right on the day. I can relate to the characters and especially “Susan” who perhaps is the best funeral director I have ever met. The terrific first book, thank you.

• Carol Howell

  I love it!
  Great story.
  Looking forward to a book 2 to continue this fabulous story!

• Carol

  Loved this book from start to finish.
  Definitely an insight into the job of a funeral director!
  A bit of an eye-opener with the humour too.
  Got me in on the first page!

• By Bronwyn

  Loved this easy beautiful read. The stress of a new job and the uniqueness of it comes through with compassion tears laughter and every other emotion we know. So many scary emotional moments were shared. A time in our lives we rarely want to think about but eventually have to. I wondered where we were going as we reached the last few chapters until I was wrapped in anguish with tears streaming down my face as sobs just come with raw emotion. What a strong incredible woman to cope with so much and be able to put it on paper. It brought back moments that I had tucked away Moments like this that you just coped with and we’re made to get on with life. It brought back something someone once said to me when I returned to work a week after my beautiful mum had died of cancer. This young thoughtless young woman who was trying to be nice asked me if “if I was over it yet”. Do you ever get over it? I don’t think so. Stories like this just bring it back and make you realise that life is so precious.
  So very talented with the ability to make life real. Congratulations I can’t wait to read about the next adventure or career change.

• Going behind the scene - David

  A really good read that opens some of the doors of the funeral industry and the trials and tribulations of maintaining a high level of caring service. Easy to follow the path of a newbie to the job. Well done Ann- Louise! I enjoyed your book and found many situations to which I could relate.

• Bernie

  Well, I could never have imagined all that you would have to learn and all that could go wrong in the world of funeral directors. Annie tells her story with respect and also astonishment at all she had to learn and encounter as she starts her new career. A terrific read which will keep you turning pages to hear the next story, to laugh, to cry and to discover what could possibly happen next.

• Rex Martin

  Wow,
  A quirky humorous look at the funeral industry from someone who obviously has experienced it.
  Hard to wipe the grin off my face and a very easy book to read.
  Loved it.

• Shane

  What a great read from start to finish and getting to know the life of a funeral director and it was great following Annie’s journey through all her ups and downs and it really takes someone with empathy and compassion to deal with all the families at their saddest time in their lives. It really pulled the heart strings when Annie lost her beautiful sister. Congratulations on a fantastic book!

• Missymama

  An excellent first offering from this new author. Cleverly written, well paced and covering all aspects of an emotional roller coaster for both the author and the reader. This is an enjoyable and entertaining read that takes us on an insiders tour of an industry that is shrouded in mystery for most. Looking forward to the next stage of this very human journey.

• Annie

  I loved reading The Flared Black Skirt!
  The story kept me interested and not wanting to put it down, I wanted to know what was happening next!
  Enjoyed the journey of becoming a funeral director.

• Bess Jailey

  Brilliant read. Quirky and fun eye opener to a job that we rarely talk about. Moving and touching.
  Thoroughly enjoyed till the end :)

• Bec

  This book approaches a difficult subject with compassion and humour. It had me laughing at the quirky situations Anni found herself in, and at her honesty and humour in how she responded. I learned a lot about the complexities of the funeral industry and have a new level of respect for the challenges they face. All in all, a lovely lighthearted look at death and what happens next.

• Lynne

  I really enjoyed reading about the life of a funeral director. I am amazed at Annie’s strength to deal with the myriad of roles she learnt and how she cares for the families of people who have sadly passed away. I never had any idea of just what is involved. Looking forward to the next special book ❤️

• Cheryl

  What a great read this book gives you a look into the funeral industry that is never talked about very moving in places and funny in others can’t wait for the second one

• Barry Dunn

  As a retired person who doesn't watch teli,but reads a lot, I found this book enjoyable and educational.Learnt so much about the funeral business.
  Thought the first two pages too full on and thinking hope the whole book is not like this.Once past these pages and into the story it was a great read.

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