title: 101 Battle Tested P/R/ Strategies: For Independent Funeral Homes
author: Tom Lord
description: Tom Lord is a third generation funeral service professional. He has helped many families plan meaningful life appreciation services for their loved ones. His commitment was always do everything for those he served as if the deceased were his own mother, father, wife or child. He organized and worked with many grief recovery support groups in Central Maine. Tom was a pioneer in teaching CPR. He once wrote that he was teaching the "stuff" before they knew what to call it. He was the first American Red Cross Instructor Trainer for CPR and Advanced First Aid in the state. He introduced medical oxygen and two way radio communications for ambulance service in his area. He founded and managed a volunteer food pantry, serving seven towns during an economic depression. He also implemented a disaster plan used as a model by many Maine towns in preparation for Y2K. Tom is a committed Christian. He enjoys teaching Sunday School and writing. He often hikes and canoes with his wife Louise.
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  # Table of Contents
  
  
  
  
  
  * [Cover](OEBPS/cvi.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Title Page](OEBPS/tp.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Copyright](OEBPS/cop.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Dedication](OEBPS/ded.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Contents](OEBPS/toc.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Foreword](OEBPS/frw.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Introduction: Why You Must Rise](OEBPS/itr.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Quiz: How Healthy Is Your Home?](OEBPS/fm3.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Strategy #1: Amusement Is Not the Highest Priority](OEBPS/c01.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Strategy #2: Parents Call the Shots](OEBPS/c02.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Strategy #3: Routine and Boundaries Provide Security](OEBPS/c03.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Strategy #4: The Bible and Prayer Every Day](OEBPS/c04.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Strategy #5: Marriage Takes a Front Seat](OEBPS/c05.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Strategy #6: Good Food Served on the Table](OEBPS/c06.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Strategy #7: Love Is Spelled T-I-M-E](OEBPS/c07.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Strategy #8: Launching Adults, Not Babying Children](OEBPS/c08.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Conclusion: Dream Big](OEBPS/conc.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Parents Rising Manifesto](OEBPS/bm1.xhtml)
  
  
  * [Discussion Group Questions](