Re: Next Edition of "Transitions" Consumer Information Column from the NYS Funeral Director's Association

BALLSTON SPA, NY (10/16/2008)(readMedia)-- Dear Editor:

Instead of "Green Burials", the subject of the next Transitions will be "Grief When a Teenager Dies". It will be transmitted to you via ReadMedia before or during the week of October 27. This column discusses grief that is experienced when a youngster dies unexpectedly, and how to cope with such a loss.

"Transitions" is compiled by Bonnie L. McCullough, executive director of the New York State Funeral Directors Association (NYSFDA). Founded in 1889, NYSFDA maintains a Website at www.nysfda.org and conducts ongoing educational programs that inform consumers about all aspects of funerals and end-of-life issues.

If you would like a photo of Bonnie McCullough or a copy of the NYSFDA logo for the column, please let me know at: vnuspliger@aol.com or 518-882-9816. Please let us know if you have any suggestions or ideas for future columns. If you do not wish to receive future transmissions of this column, please let me know that, too.

Thanks for your interest. Keep in touch.

Vera N.

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