This is just one of the fun facts I learned upon reading Profits of Death, written by Darryl J. Roberts. This is a witty yet informative expose of the death care industry written from an insider's perspective. Roberts - a 30 year veteran - opens the doors to the mortuary business and gives an honest portrayal of what goes on behind the scenes.

As always, with information comes knowledge. In using this book as a manual, one is able to intelligently make informed decisions regarding the final repose of one's self or one's family. In addition, Roberts explains how to do this in a wise financial manner. In other words, he tells you how to save money while at the same time exposing how those in the industry will make every effort to separate the family of the deceased from their money. Remember, the death care industry is a business - a very big business and these folks are out to make a profit. And unfortunately, a family's grief and confusion are often used as a seem in which to place the proverbial crowbar. So, buyer beware. Read this book. Death is as much a part of the natural cycle as life. Thanks to Darryl Roberts, we are able to be informed consumers in the final round.