The following is a list of books and manuals by Todd W. Van Beck. For more information or to purchase any of these items please contact Mr. Van Beck at:
Todd W. Van Beck
Phone: 513-801-6333
Email: toddvanbeck@gmail.com
This book tells the fascinating story of cremation. The practice of cremation is ancient and over the decades some very interesting things have happened. This book covers the following: Significant Events in Time, Religious Thinking as a Powerful Influence, Industrial Developments that Generated High Heat, Cultural Nuances, and The Downside of Cremation. This book tells a great history, and is a good read.
Reverence For The Dead: The Unavoidable Link
by Todd Van Beck
This work is devoted to articulating and defining the Ethic of Reverence for the Dead. The contents of the book takes the reader through the ethical decision making process, as well as linking the ethic to the psycho/social dynamics of the living in dealing with the dead. This book is an assessment of the consequences that the ethic of reverence for the dead has on everyday life. Reverence for the Dead has been authored by a funeral professional, academic, funeral historian, author and lecturer and is the conclusion of over a 48 year career in dealing with the raw data of death.
Winning Ways: The Funeral Profession’s Guide to Human Relations
229pp, soft cover, ISBN 0-8385-9646-0, 1998
From the Back Cover: Written for the funeral service industry by a funeral service professional, this unique book is devoted to human relations. Emphasizing service excellence and communication skills, this text takes an easy-to-ready, common sense approach to the funeral profession. Topics of interest include building a professional attitude, dealing with difficult situations, enhancing funeral director skills and funeral service etiquette.
FEATURES
- Only book on the market fully devoted to funeral service human relations and written by a licensed funeral director
- Includes numerous case studies that help reinforce principles and concepts
- Contains special section on dealing with difficult situations
- Provides tips on improving communication between director and families
- How to Organize, Utilize and Benefit From a Community Advisory Committee
- How to Implement A Continuing Care Program (Aftercare)
- The Advanced Planner’s Guidebook
- How to Plan a Holiday Memorial Program
- The Community Outreach Program for Cemeteries: Art History for the Art Class
- The Community Outreach Program for Cemeteries: Bird Watching
- The Community Outreach Program for Cemeteries: Scout Car Wash
- The Community Outreach Program for Cemeteries: Christmas Activities
- The Community Outreach Program for Cemeteries: Photo Contest and Awards Day
- The Community Outreach Program for Cemeteries: A Historical Tour
- The Community Outreach Program for Cemeteries: Easter Activities
- The Community Outreach Program for Cemeteries: Pumpkin Decorating
- The Community Outreach Program for Cemeteries: Rubbing Markers
- The Community Outreach Program for Cemeteries: Field Study for School Science Class
- The Community Outreach Program for Cemeteries: Beginning Gardening & Landscaping Seminar, Flower Walk Sundays
- How to Plan a Clergy Seminar
- How to Plan a Community Presentation
- Cemetery History Book
- Creative Ideas to Fit the Changing Times in Funeral Service
- Client-Centered Arrangements
- Calming Clients In the Funeral Home and Cemetery Profession
- Cemetery Management Manual
- Directory of Presentations, Workshops and Seminars
- Ethics Handbook for Funeral Service Practioners
- The Practical Embalmer’s Manual
- Foundations of Funeral Service: A Therepeutic Tool to Help People
- Funeral in the Bible
- The Community Outreach Program: The Insight Campaign
- Job Descriptions
- The Life Planning Seminar Series
- How to Plan Military/Patriotic Programs
- How to Plan an Open House
- Creative Ideas for Less Than $500.00
- Payment for Services Workbook
- Quality Assurance Program
- Reverence for the Dead
- Dealing with Stress in the Funeral Service Profession
- Telephone Etiquette
- Time Management
- How to Plan A Tour
- Staff Training for the Funeral Home, Cemetery and Crematorium Professions
- Telephone Inquiry Manual
- Funeral Service Vocabulary List
- Funeral Encyclopedia Volume I
- Funeral Encyclopedia Volume I I
- The Funeral Design Program
- The Veterans Package Program
- Celebration of Life Training Manual
- 353 More Great Ideas to Exceed the Service Expectations of Your Families
To purchase any of the manuals listed above, please email Todd at toddvanbeck@gmail.com.