Book overview One of a busy pastor's sacred tasks is to shepherd people through the valley of the shadow of death. Funeral messages are usually needed on short notice, and are in addition to the many other preaching and ministry responsibilities that you have each week. Since funerals provide a rare opportunity for you to speak a word of truth, hope, and comfort to a typically diverse group, authors Mark Dance and Paul Powell want to help you to get ready. This collection of funeral sermons by two seasoned pastors will help busy pastors like you to make the most out of their ministry to the bereaved.