Do you know what to do when a Jewish friend or loved one is dying or has died? Are you looking for guidance to help plan a Jewish funeral or support a Jewish family when there is a death? Judaism has a rich tapestry of rituals and traditions that are there to guide you, and this book will introduce you to them. With his warm, approachable style, Rabbi Mel has helped thousands navigate end of life challenges, bringing comfort and healing to so many. Here he brings you clarity, about how to navigate the sometimes puzzling or overwhelming decisions that confront you. This book includes concisely written step-by-step actions, beginning from the period before a Jewish person dies, to decisions made immediately after the death, and through funeral and mourning observances. The first edition has been a key resource around the Jewish world; now this 2nd edition has the same accurate information, with additional guidance to help family and friends, as well as healthcare professionals, community organizations, and hospice and care workers. You will learn: How to honor the final wishes of someone in your care with traditional Jewish end-of-life rituals - The actions to take, based on the Jewish values of respecting both the deceased and the mourners - Jewish beliefs regarding issues such as organ and tissue donation, autopsy, embalming, and cremation - The traditional casket choices - How to make a shiva call and appropriate ways to acknowledge a Jewish death - How to help children process grief and participate in mourning observances - Mourning practices throughout the first year, including the Unveiling - Jewish steps for grief recovery when a loved one dies - Hebrew words associated with death, transliterated and defined The book also includes a resource section that provides avenues for further reading and current-day information. Before his death in 2018, Rabbi Mel helped many through his speaking engagements, books, and radio show, and in his role as a pulpit rabbi. In a special testament to him, a team of experts and colleagues have come together to create this second edition of When Death Visits a Jewish Home: 99 Actions for Mourners in the same compact format as the original.