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Can I Send Ashes to Space? An Interview with Thomas Civeit, Part One
How we can memorialize our family members as a beautiful blazing shooting star
Today in the first part of a two-part interview, SevenPonds speaks with Thomas Civeit, Founder and CEO of Elysium Space, an online and APP service company that provides families the opportunity to have their loved ones’ cremation ashes memorialized in space. … Continue reading
Is Ayahuasca Right for Everyone? An Interview with Dercas Nidra, Part Two
Dercas Nidra explains how people get closure from their sessions
In the second part of this two-part interview (read part one here), SevenPonds spoke with Dercas Nidra (his name has been changed to protect his identity). He is a licensed social worker and yoga instructor from San Francisco who leads … Continue reading
What Happened When an Assisted Living Facility Was Abandoned with Residents Still There? An interview with Miles Maker
A true story that broke our hearts becomes a film "If We Left"
Today SevenPonds speaks with Miles Maker, both an Executive and Creative Producer for an (in process) film titled “If We Left.” The film is based on a true story that has received much national coverage. Valley Springs Manor, an assisted … Continue reading
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Tagged “Residential Care for the Elderly Reform Act of 2014”, Assisted living, assisted living facility in Northern California’s San Mateo County, heart Breaking Senior Care Story, If We Left, Interviews, Maurice Rowland, Miguel Alvarez, Miles Maker Film If We Left, senior care
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Why Do Burial Shrouds Play Such an Important Role in Green Burials? An Interview with Kate Hoover, Part Two
Kate shares stories and tips about burial shrouds and how those interested can utilize them
Today SevenPonds speaks with Kate Hoover, the founder of Vale Shrouds. Based in Brooklyn, NY, Kate studied sociology at Barnard College and fashion design at Parsons School of Design. She has worked in the garment and publishing industries in various design … Continue reading
What are Burial Shrouds? An Interview with Kate Hoover, Part One
Kate Hoover of Vale Shrouds talks about what inspired her to start her shroud-making business and what the shroud-making process entails
Today SevenPonds speaks with Kate Hoover, the founder of Vale Shrouds. Based in Brooklyn, NY, Kate studied sociology at Barnard College and fashion design at Parsons School of Design. She has worked in the garment and publishing industries in various design … Continue reading
Who Guides Hospice Volunteers? An Interview with Steven Willey, Hospice Volunteer Manager, Part One
In part one of a two-part interview, SevenPonds sits down with Steven Willey, a hospice volunteer manager, to find out what inspires him and how he inspires others
Steven Willey began his hospice career in 1995 as a volunteer and home health aide for San Luis Obispo County Home Health and Hospice. In 1997, he became Volunteer Coordinator for Hospice of San Luis Obispo County, where he remained … Continue reading
