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Author Archives: Antal Polony (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“Dubliners,” by James Joyce
In this book of thematically linked short stories, James Joyce paints a picture of a city and nation in paralysis, with a vital interpretation of the significance of death
James Joyce is not necessarily an author for everyone. His works are not for your average paperback reader. Ulysses and Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man endure as two of the most significant works in 20th Century literature, … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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Life, Death and Burial in Colonial America
Colonial American Puritan burial customs, born of times of intense tribulation, continue to inform burial practice today
As people across the country cook and eat and drink, share laughter and arguments and stories for Thanksgiving, what this writer has always considered our most refreshing and simple national holiday, perhaps we might do well to remember the tradition’s … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Burial, Colonial America, Death, the first thanksgiving
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Our Beautiful Funeral Music: “Shine On (There’s Another Day After Tomorrow)”, by Soundtrack of Our Lives
An original, hopeful look on recovery from grief
For another entry in our series on beautiful funeral music and songs on death, here, Swedish rock band The Soundtrack of Our Lives here performs “Shine On (There’s Another Day After Tomorrow)”, a rousing, hopeful song on death that urges … Continue reading
How to Scatter Cremation Ashes at Sea — An Interview with Dave Gallegioni
The owner of a popular San Francisco ash scattering at sea service discusses his business
Dave Gallegioni is the Captain of the Dolce Vita 3, and the owner of the San Francisco based, family-owned and operated SF Bay Boat Memorials, which charters out to families and individuals who want to scatter their loved ones ashes … Continue reading
The Xingu Indian Kuarap Festival Celebrates Death with Life
Among the surviving Xingu Native American Amazon tribes, a days-long ceremony commemorates death, life and youth
While we revelers in the U.S. fan out to solicit candy and purchase alcoholic beverages, celebrating a holiday whose commercialism has almost become a parody of itself, perhaps we would do well to look a little further south, to the … Continue reading
Our Beautiful Funeral Music: “Why Does Someone Have to Die,” by Philip Glass
A haunting orchestral work by a modern classical master
In Philip Glass’ typically haunting style, “Why Does Someone Have to Die,” written for the blockbuster motion picture The Hours, the rich orchestration and full, almost narrative shape, fits perfectly with its title and makes for perfect funeral music. Today, Philip … Continue reading
