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Author Archives: Augusta Wise (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
A Show of Mourning Dresses From the Past
We mourn in our own ways by not even thinking about such attire
When I came across a past installation at The Metropolitan Museum, entitled “Death Becomes Her,” I was astounded by the elaborate dresses – gowns practically! – that mourning widows (from 1815 to 1915) would wear following the death of their beloveds. … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Art, Death, Fashion, Funeral Attire, Funeral Dresses, Funeral Garb, Mourning Clothes, Mourning Dresses, Something special, Style
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“Death is just nature’s way of telling you to slow down.”
- Dick Sharples
Posted in Laughter is Medicine
Tagged Comedy, Dick Sharples, Hope, Humor, Laughter, Laughter and Death, Laughter is Medicine, Life
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“You Can Close Your Eyes” by James Taylor
A powerful and sweet song that would be the perfect tune to remember your loved one
If you’re looking for a thoughtful, beautiful song to play at a memorial service or funeral, consider playing “You Can Close Your Eyes” by James Taylor. Taylor is a five-time Grammy Award winner, and was inducted into the Rock and … Continue reading
How Can Music Provide Comfort in End of Life? An Interview with Kieran Schnabel, Part Two
A music thanatologist talks about providing comfort at the end of life
Today is the final installment of our two-part interview with Kieran Schnabel, a music thanatologist with SacredFlight (a not-for-profit charitable organization of certified music thanatologists). Kieran is located in Oregon, and grew up practicing and studying music. He is now a full time music thanatologist, and … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Artist, Bedside Music, Grief, Harp, Harp Music, Healing, Hope, Kieran Schnabel, Music, Music for Healing, music thanatology, Musician, Peace, Sacred Flight
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Our Weekly Tip: Keep Important Documents Organized to Aid in Estate Planning
Keeping track of your important documents and making sure your family knows where they are will relieve stress
Our Tip of the Week: Oftentimes we have a tendency to toss our documents and assets in a variety of different places/folders/boxes around our house. Our tip is to keep all of these papers in one spot, and to make a list … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
Tagged Documents, Estate planning, Helpful Tips, Organization, Paperwork, Planning, Planning Ahead, Practical Tips, Tip of the Week
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How Can Music Provide Comfort in End of Life? An Interview with Kieran Schnabel, Part One
A music thanatologist talks about providing comfort at the end of life
Today is part one of a two-part interview with Kieran Schnabel, a music thanatologist with SacredFlight (a not-for-profit charitable organization of certified music thanatologists). Kieran is located in Oregon, and grew up practicing and studying music. He is now a full time … Continue reading
