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Author Archives: Mitch Lobrovich (Blog Writer) SevenPonds
An Inspiring Quote About Love from Elizabeth Bert
Plus a beautiful love-themed flower heart from SevenPonds
Posted in A Rite of Passage
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“Soul With Me” by Depeche Mode
Lead singer Martin Gore takes listeners on an upbeat journey to the other side
It’s rare to find a song in which the protagonist not only faces death head-on but greets the experience with open arms, blissfully describing an ethereal ascent to a heavenly realm, which is the case with “Soul With Me” by … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
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Our Monthly Tip: Make A Keepsake Pin to Honor Your Loved One
A meaningful memorial favor for guests to wear during a service
Our Tip of the Month Bring your loved one’s presence to the celebration of life by having their image on a keepsake pin that also includes words they might have spoken, dates or other information. These make for meaningful memorial … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
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Green Burial Council Announces Certification Program for Body Care Products
Leading advocate for environmentally responsible practices presents new standards
The Green Burial Council has announced the expansion of its certification program for environmentally responsible products and practices in the death care industry to include body care products used in green burials. The certification is designed to ensure that … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
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Mishap With Grandpa’s Ashes Highlights Growing Trend to Keep Cremains at Home
More people electing to keep cremated remains close, sometimes in unusual ways
A recent story in People magazine about two little boys getting ahold of “pawpaw’s” cremains, making a mess and possibly eating some of dear old grandpa’s ashes, highlighted the growing popularity – and risk – of keeping cremains at home.
Posted in Something Special
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Bruce Koepp Removes the Mystery Around Autopsies
Former pathologists' assistant explains how the postmortem process can be healing for loved ones
After earning a Ph.D. in forensic pathology from Columbia Pacific University in California, Bruce Koepp spent the next 43 years working as a pathologists’ assistant, an occupation that was created in 1969 to address a pathologist shortage. He started in … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
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