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How Quakers Cope with Death

Honoring the dead brings solace to the grieving

The Quaker religion is a form of Christianity founded by George Fox in England around 1650. Six years later, in 1656, two women brought the Quaker religion to the United States. Quakers believe that Christ, and by extension God, lives … Continue reading

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How Embalming Cultures Accidentally Prevented the Coffin Birth Phenomenon

In the late 19th century, formaldehyde solved one of humanity's greatest mysteries

What happens when you die while pregnant? For most women, nothing at all. Unless the fetus is viable, and doctors work to save an unborn child from its host’s womb, the fetus simply dies alongside the woman. However, rare cases … Continue reading

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What to Do When Someone Dies

Ten Tips Above and Beyond Typical Funeral Arrangements

Everyday at SevenPonds we are working hard to research and expand our content to arm our readers with more information, guidance and choices on what to do when someone dies. Our daily deep dive allows a wide knowledge base of … Continue reading

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