Books written from real life — for the people doing hard work that most of the world will never understand. Faith-based, practical, and honest. Available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and select hardcover formats.
The books featured on this page are published by In the Trenches Media LLC, a separate entity owned and operated by Shannon and Richard Jerkins. These works are not products of Jerkins Mortuary Services LLC but are offered here as a resource for the funeral professionals we serve.
A 30-Day Devotional for Funeral Directors and Embalmers.
A Layperson's Guide to Leading a Funeral.
A Survival Guide for the Women Who Love Men Who Work with Death.
A 30-Day Devotional for Women in Funeral Service.
A Guide for Mortuary Transport Professionals — From Start Up to Success.
A Companion Guide to First Call.
A 30-Day Devotional for Mortuary Transport Professionals.
A Devotional for Funeral Service Support Staff — 30 Days of Hope and Encouragement.
A 30-Day Devotional for Hospice and Palliative Care Workers.
A 30-Day Devotional for First Responders.
Death, Faith, and Mountain Traditions — a cultural perspective on grief in Appalachian communities.
A 31-Day Devotional for Families Facing Loss.
A Practical Guide to Feeding Families Through Crisis, Grief, and Chaos.
A Practical Guide to Keeping Everyone in Clean Clothes Without Losing Your Mind.
A Mother's Guide to Surviving Large Family Chaos — When Burnout Meets Faith in the Trenches of Motherhood.
Protecting Your Large Family's Future — Estate Planning, Guardianship, and Funeral Preplanning.
Pantry Stocking for Large Families — A Practical Guide to Building Your Pantry System at Any Budget.
Faith at the Table — the food, the faith, and the traditions that define Appalachian life.
The Forgotten Faith of Appalachian America.
A Faith-Based Guide to Money When You Are in the Trenches.
These books make meaningful gifts for funeral home staff, transport crews, first responder departments, hospice teams, and anyone doing the hard work of walking with death every day. Whether you are equipping your team, honoring your staff, or blessing a fire department or EMS crew in your community — there is a title for nearly every role in the death care circle.
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Text Richard ✦ 336-380-3088All books available in Kindle, paperback, and select hardcover. Search Shannon Jerkins or In the Trenches Media on Amazon, or visit the author page directly.
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