Tag Archives: Funeral Services

“At the Funeral” by Mark Twain

Mark Twain offers us some lighthearted guidance on how to act at a funeral in his 1881 essay “At The Funeral”

For some, death has a unique way of not only modifying your perspective of a person but also altering your understanding of your own relationship with him or her. You may find that suddenly, after passing, an acquaintance has become … Continue reading

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3 Gems of Wisdom on Planning for Death & a Home Funeral

Home funeral guide and End of Life Consultant Sally Shannon’s on home funeral planning

Sally Shannon’s three tips on planning for death and home funerals: 1) Know Yourself: Be clear about why you are making the choice for a home funeral, whether your values are spiritual, political, financial, etc., and consider the tasks that … Continue reading

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What is the ‘Simple’ Approach to Funeral Planning? An Interview with Poppy Mardall of Poppy’s Funerals

Poppy Mardall founded Poppy's Funerals with a clear mission: to make funeral planning simple, personal and affordable

Today, SevenPonds speaks with funeral director Poppy Mardall of Poppy’s Funerals, which serves the Greater London area and beyond. Poppy’s company provides funeral services that are all rooted in one concept: simplicity. This virtue can be seen in every aspect … Continue reading

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When Convenience Meets Funerals

Drive-thru funerals slowly becoming an option geared towards African-Americans in the US

Americans relish the freedom to choose how to cope with the deaths of loved ones as well as the types of funerals with which honor them. It’s hardly surprising that a culture which embraces any new convenience, such as fast … Continue reading

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The PBS Documentary “Homegoings” Explores African-American Funeral Customs

What is not fairly revealed is how their remaining preference for traditional funeral services are typically over-the-top costly

Quite frankly, I was a bit peeved to see recent critics bestow accolades on “Homegoings”, a PBS documentary film by director Christine Turner. The film’s pitch states: “Through the eyes of funeral director Isaiah Owens, the beauty and grace of African-American … Continue reading

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What is Death Midwifery? An Interview with Cassandra Yonder

Beyond Yonder Death Midwifery is a contemporary approach to a bygone end-of-life practice

Today, SevenPonds speaks with Cassandra Yonder, a Nova Scotia based homesteader with a passion for death midwifery. Yonder is dedicated to bringing death midwifery back into the home domain as a positive, accessible end-of-life option. In her own words, *“[a] … Continue reading

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