Tag Archives: End of life plan


Medicare Will Reimburse Patients for End-of-Life Consultations

Under the Affordable Care Act, Medicare may start covering expenses for patients seeking palliative options
Posted on December 2, 2015 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

According to the American Medical Association, patients nearing the end of their lives are entitled to expect and receive certain advice and treatment from health care professionals. This includes the opportunity to make appropriate plans, including the creation of a … Continue reading →

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Bios Urn: The Biodegradable End-of-Life Option

We explore the inspiration, innovation and big plans of Estudimoline's newest "eco-death" company
Posted on February 8, 2015 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Estudimoline is the Spain-based design studio whose seasoned offspring, the company Bios Urn, is helping individuals create environmentally friendlier end-of-life plans. In short, Bios Urn takes the cremated remains of a person (or a pet) and, rather than perch them … Continue reading →

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Poetree: The Innovative Urn

Margaux Ruyant's urn honors the life of the deceased while cultivating the new life of a tree
Posted on June 9, 2013 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The “eco-funeral” or “green burial” has been a rising trend in the past few years. And Poetree, the latest invention by the French industrial designer Margaux Ruyant, is a welcome addition to the many planet-conscious end-of-life options we’ve covered here … Continue reading →

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