This was really cute and the illustrations so pleasing to look at. Loved the characters, the concept of ghosts trapped then given a sort of purpose so they can then move on.

I liked Marnie, felt her struggles. Would've loved a bit more of info about her life before dying. Could've connected a bit more with her. I liked her growth throughout the story and how she finally opened up to Xel and the others.

My favourite character is definitely Carol. They were the best!! I want more! I need more!!

Marnie has just died. And it sucks. But that doesn't necessarily mean that is the end of everything. Quite the contrary, actually. Welcome to an afterlife inside a burocratic office where you're in charge of ghosts on Earth and their unfinished business.

By only looking at the cover I knew there was gonna be some fun ahead and maybe in the style of TV series like The Office, The Good Place or Miracle Workers. And boy I wasn't that wrong. There's such fun and colour in the art style that makes every character stand out, an aspect it gets more complex as it delves on more serious topics like friendship, office life, leadership and coping with things like depression, loss and the art of letting go.

It's your funeral is not the typical comic and an odd approaching to the afterlife and mental health, but with a fun and diverse cast that makes the story colorful and enjoyable

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This was a fun story! I didn’t really know much going into it beyond the cover but I was pleasantly surprised.

We follow Marnie, a 19 year old who died and became a ghost and is now stuck with Xel, an alien of sorts who helps ghosts pass on to the afterlife.

I loved the character development in this between everyone. I liked seeing how their friendships progressed and how they learned how to cope with things on their own too, especially Marnie dealing with depression.

The art was fun, colourful, vibrant and kept my attention and I loved it.

Overall, I had a good time with this and would definitely check out other works by the authors!

3.5/5 ⭐️

TW: death, depression, anxiety.

This is the story of Marnie. She died, but didn' have any attachments to this world so to find her place they make her an intern in the afterlife. I love the creatures from the book. Each one is unique and fun. The letters are color-coordinated to the speaker and I loved the extra touch. It added something fun to the art. The story is a series of short stories that are all surrounding life in an office. I think anyone who has ever worked in an office might find the stories funny.

Creative Team:
Writer Emily Riesbeck
Artist Ellen Kramer
Letters Matt Krotzer

I was really impressed with this story. The art style was adorable, and while the story was cute and comical, it was a valuable depiction of mental illness. Readers with depression are going to clearly see themselves in Marnie’s symptoms. Not only that, but the story shows how they can support a friend with depression. It’s a sweet story and I absolutely recommend it.

To be absolutely honest, I didn't like it. Maybe it was the drawing, or the storyline, I couldn't tell. I just didn't like the main caracters and could not connect with them. Thanks for the opportunity to read it, though.

It was a very odd book, but I could see some of my students taking to it. The idea that our souls go to a waiting room with aliens was just a bit too out there for me. I liked the diversity, the illustrations and the main character's growth. Thank you Netgalley for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

Love the gentle emphasis on all gender identifications, mental health, empathy, listening to others, accepting where you and others are, and setting boundaries. Love the art.

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Not for me, really. The vibrant colors and cute character designs are right down my alley, and the message of support and compassion is wonderful and necessary, but Marnie is SO annoying (and seems much younger than 19), and the humor is a little too bored for me to enjoy it completely.

This graphic novel is so different from other stories I’ve read. I love the way it handles talking about deep-rooted depression amidst a background of characters you learn to love immediately. Cute art combined with a mostly silly story leads to heartwarming moments you don’t really expect. Very cute!