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Author Archives: Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Holiday Travel with Cremated Remains
How to fly with your loved one’s ashes to any destination
There are many reasons why someone may want or need to travel with cremated remains this holiday season. Whether to retrieve, deliver, scatter, or celebrate, it is possible to bring them aboard a plane safely and securely. However, there are … Continue reading
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“After Death” by Angel Studios
An intriguing documentary film about near-death experiences
While near-death experiences, or NDEs, have been both researched and scrutinized for decades, the movie “After Death” portrays real life stories and re-enactments of these intriguing phenomena. While the production company Angel Studios is best known for its faith-based films, … Continue reading
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Are We Ready to See, Hear and Chat With Deceased Loved Ones Virtually Forever?
Grief tech promises digital immortality
New technology, most often dubbed “grief tech,” could help you or your loved one to live virtually forever. Texts, emails, voicemails, videos, and social media accounts grant us opportunities to maintain a connection with a person after they die. But … Continue reading
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Oakwood Cemetery in Troy, NY is an Architectural Pioneer
A picturesque landscape that serves as both graveyard and garden
Before municipal parks dotted the Hudson Valley, Oakwood Cemetery in Troy, New York, was designed to serve as both a place of solitude for the dead and serenity for the living. This National Historic Landmark was built in 1848 as … Continue reading
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Prison Inmates Lack Access to Hospice Care
Organizations work to provide a dignified death for those behind bars
Hospice care can benefit anyone diagnosed with a terminal illness, even incarcerated individuals. However, few inmates have access to the same level of care. Many organizations believe prison inmates are deserving of the hope and comfort these services provide for … Continue reading
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“Ethical Wills: Putting Your Values on Paper” by Barry K. Baines
A helpful resource about sharing personal beliefs and practical advice for future generations
An ethical will is a written record articulating a person’s beliefs, philosophies and life experiences as a legacy for others. While not a legal document, an ethical will can serve as a loving gift for future generations. The book “Ethical … Continue reading
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