Tag Archives: End of Life conversation

“Passing On” produced by Arizona Public Media

A brave and practical look at end-of-life conversations

While 92 percent of Americans say it’s important to discuss their wishes for end-of-life care, only 32 percent have had such a conversation, according to a national survey taken this year. The documentary “Passing On,” narrated by NPR journalist Scott Simon, … Continue reading

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Should You Shield Children from Thinking About Their Own Deaths?

Three teenagers talk to their families about how they want to die

Parents of terminally ill children have a tough decision to make: to talk about funeral plans with their child or to shield them from the idea completely. It’s not an easy decision. When the child is a teenager who has … Continue reading

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Kicking The Bucket: A Festival of Living and Dying

A two-week festival in Oxford contributes to the end-of-life conversation with a casual, refreshing celebration

At SevenPonds, we strive to open the conversation on death and dying—and we wholeheartedly support others who do the same. After all, we are just a part of a growing global community. This fall, Oxford-based Westmill Woodland Burial Ground is … Continue reading

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“The Drowned Brother” by Brendan Constantine

Brendan Constantine looks at how bureaucracy helps us cope with loss in "The Drowned Brother"

“The Drowned Brother” is a eulogy-like poem that explores the revelation of the death of a brother in Brendan Constantine’s latest poetic novel “Calamity Joe”. In the poem, the narrator Calamity Joe relates the impersonal actions of the police and … Continue reading

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Coda Alliance Go Wish Cards Help Initiate the End of Life Conversation

The simple card game prompts participants to talk about what really matters

Coda Alliance in Silicon Valley brings together local hospices, hospitals, universities, elder care organizations, and faith communities to implement their mission of providing people with the skills and tools they need to empower themselves with excellent care at the end … Continue reading

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What is End-of-Life Planning? Interview with Margie Jenkins

Author of "You Only Die Once"

Margie Jenkins is nationally recognized for her work with end-of-life planning issues. She has worked for decades as a therapist, and she presents seminars across the country on this topic. In her highly praised book, You Only Die Once: Preparing … Continue reading

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