What Remains provides insight into the work of Rupert Callender — an unconventional undertaker with a unique approach to facilitating funerals. I have mixed feelings about the book. On the one hand, it was fascinating to learn about Rupert’s work. I particularly enjoyed the way he questioned some of the standard practices of the funeral industry - things we don’t seem to think too much about. On the other hand, it felt as though the book lacked structure and it was, at times, difficult to read and engage with. I would have liked a bit more depth in some areas and less in others. I also came away with the impression that the author thinks his way is the correct way to hold a funeral - and that more traditional funerals are wrong. Of course, death and grieving are deeply personal experiences - with no right or wrong way to do either. On the whole it was an interesting read, but it would be better with a few small changes.

What a fascinating and illuminating book. Behind the scenes of death and what happens in the business of funerals.
Grief and it's outpourings, how to help the family feel that they have made the right decisions for the person they love. For it not to be purely commercial but personal and ecological.
A very personal story but very relatable in many different ways.
Thank you for your honesty and dedication to the bereaved.