Tag Archives: Green Burial

Recomposition and Other Burial Innovations Give Our Bodies New Purpose After Death

Washington introduces a bill allowing two new green burial practices: recomposition and alkaline hydrolysis

When planning for the end of life, new burial alternatives mean that we can now ask ourselves: What do I want to be when I die? A bill introduced in the Washington state legislature would add two environmentally friendly options for … Continue reading

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”Aromatherapy, An Introductory Guide to the Healing Power of Scent” by Nicola Jenkins

The elusive power of aromatherapy can ease the mental and physical suffering from a terminal illness

I’m a big fan of natural smells. Actually, I adore nature’s smells. I have incense, an essential oil ceramic burner, pure scented candles, sachets in my drawers, and I only use essential oil as my perfume. What is more compelling … Continue reading

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What is shrouding, natural burial, and the practice of Taharah?

An interview with Holly Blue Hawkins of Last Respects Consulting, Part Two

In this second part of a two-part interview, I sit down with Holly Blue Hawkins, founder of Last Respects Consulting (based in Aptos, California) to talk to her about natural burial, shrouding, and the practice of Taharah.   Editor’s Note: … Continue reading

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Is Alkaline Hydrolysis Good for the Environment?

An interview with Philip Olson, Part Two

Today, SevenPonds speaks with Philip Olson, an assistant professor of Science and Technology in Society at Virginia Tech. Olson researches bioethics and environmental ethics, analyzing society’s complex relationship with new technologies. He has a particular interest in the study of alkaline … Continue reading

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What Is the Current State of the Funeral Home Industry? An Interview with Glenda Sheffield: Part Two

A funeral home director gives her thoughts on green burials and talks about new directions her business is going

Welcome to Part Two of our interview with Glenda Sheffield. (You can find Part One here.) Glenda is the founder, owner and Senior Director of Sheffield Funeral Home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has been in the funeral home industry in … Continue reading

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What is the Current State of the Funeral Home Industry? An Interview with Glenda Sheffield, Part One

A funeral home director offers her thoughts about the funeral home industry and its changing landscape

Today SevenPonds speaks with Glenda Sheffield. She is the founder, owner and Senior Director of Sheffield Funeral Home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has been in the funeral home business in one capacity or another for more than 30 years. Included … Continue reading

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