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Author Archives: Caitlin Manner (Blog Writer) SevenPonds
Family-Directed Home Funerals Are Having a Resurgence
Heidi Boucher discusses how an age-old practice has been revived for our modern world.
Heidi Boucher is a home funeral guide who has helped more than 100 families say goodbye to their loved ones, in their homes. It’s a practice that emphasizes a hands-on approach guided by intimacy, love and spirituality. She began learning … Continue reading
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Increased Demand for Organ Transplants Leads to Frightening Deathbed Scenes
Investigation finds instances of premature attempts to harvest organs from potential donors.
The New York Times in July reported a rise in disturbing cases of organ donation after circulatory death, in which would-be organ donors were prepared for organ harvesting under questionable circumstances. In addition to numerous harrowing stories detailed in the … Continue reading
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Increased Rates of Earlier Death Shown for Those Who Experience Intense Grief
Findings from study suggest you can actually die from a broken heart.
Doctors have known about broken heart syndrome, or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM), for a while. First reported by a Japanese cardiovascular specialist in 1990, TCM is when a part of the heart becomes suddenly stunned or weakened after intense grief or … Continue reading
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Whole Body Organ Donation Raises Ethical Considerations
Many types of research can be rapidly advanced with the practice, but the process might give some pause.
In its May 1, 2025 issue, Science magazine published a research article written by neurologists and a bioethicist discussing the potential research benefits — and the subsequent delicate ethical considerations — of using “physiologically maintained deceased” organ donors, or PMDs, … Continue reading
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National Cremation Growth Rate Is Slowing
An annual report predicts steady growth in cremation rates, despite the recent deceleration
In its 2025 Annual Statistics Report, the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) confirms that after decades of rapid growth in the United States, the national cremation growth rate is starting to slow, after reaching 61.8% in 2024. The organization … Continue reading
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Our Monthly Tip: Pose for a Heartfelt Memorial Photo at a Celebration of Life
Gather guests to create a moment filled with love and passion
Our Tip of the Month: Arrange for a Stunning Memorial Photo of Guests at a Celebration of Life Make your celebration of life truly memorable by planning a unique group photo to mark the occasion. Along with capturing candid shots … Continue reading
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