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Mary Oliver’s “Heavy” Speaks to the Weight of Grief:
The poet eloquently conveys the dizzying effect of loss -
Did Our Ancestors Leave Behind a Map of the Afterlife?:
Archaeological discoveries suggest link between ancient monuments and burial sites -
My Dear Cousin Is Still An Angel at My Side:
The story of a young woman who, at 12-years-old, lost a cousin who was also a best friend
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Author Archives: Aurora Wells (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
What is Cremation? An Interview with Michael Tom
A crematory operator lets us peek behind the door to answer our questions about the cremation process
Today SevenPonds speaks with Michael Tom at Pacific Interment in Emeryville, California. Pacific Interment is one of the few cremation services in California that offers witnessing. Get the nitty-gritty on cremation from Michael Tom, who oversees cremation at their East Bay crematorium. … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Cremation, Memorial Service, Pacific Interment, Scattering Ashes, What is Cremation?
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What is a green funeral? An Interview with Esmerelda Kent
The founder of Kinkaraco Green Burial Products talks shrouds
Kinkaraco is a San Francisco based green business, providing elegant biodegradable burial and cremation shrouds, ranging in design from classic to ornate. These shrouds and other green burial products draw from a diverse history of sacred traditions — the company … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Cremation, Green Burial, History, Home Funeral, Shrouds
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How to Cope with a Terminal Illness? An Interview with Michael Engelberg
A longtime oncologist shares his thoughts on coping with a terminal condition and dying a "good death"
Doctor Michael Engelberg is an oncologist of 40 years, based at Cedars-Sinai medical center in Los Angeles, California. Aurora: Let’s say I’ve just been diagnosed with cancer, or another terminal illness. What should my first steps be? Dr. Engelberg: I … Continue reading
How to Cope with a Terminal Illness? – An Interview with Michael Engelberg
A longtime oncologist shares his thoughts on coping with a terminal condition and dying a "good death"
Doctor Michael Engelberg is an oncologist of 40 years, based at Cedars-Sinai medical center in Los Angeles, California. Aurora: Let’s say I’ve just been diagnosed with cancer, or another terminal illness. What should my first steps be? Dr. Engelberg: I … Continue reading