Author Archives: Aurora Wells (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

What are some advice for cancer patients? An Interview with Doctor C

How doctors can make a killing keeping end-of-life patients "alive"

This is an interview with an oncologist at a leading cancer treatment center in Tucson, Arizona. We will call him Doctor C. Aurora: What question do you most often receive as an oncologist? Dr. C: “How do you stand it?” … Continue reading

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“Every blade in the field, every leaf in the forest, lays down its life in its season, as beautifully as it was taken up.”

-Henry David Thoreau
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When I’m Dead And Gone

- McGuinness Flint

When I’m Dead And Gone – Lyrics By Graham Lyle & Benny Gallagher Ooh I love you baby, I love you night and day When I leave you baby, don’t cry the night away When I die, don’t you write … Continue reading

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An Interview with Jerrigrace Lyons: The Introduction

One of the first home funeral consultants shares her wisdom

Jerrigrace Lyons is a family funeral guide and educator—one of the original pioneers of the home funeral movement. She is a founding member of the Home Funeral Alliance, and the founder and director of Final Passages, through which she both … Continue reading

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The Unknown Shore

by Elizabeth Clark Hardy

Sometime at Eve when the tide is low I shall slip my moorings and sail away With no response to a friendly hail In the silent hush of the twilight pale When the night stoops down to embrace the day … Continue reading

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An Interview with Annie Leigh

SevenPonds chats with a talented "eco-urn" maker

Annie‘s diverse artistic background and spirituality ultimately lead her to create Eco-Urns, her UK based biodegradable urn business. Today, Annie creates thoughtful, unique and sustainable urns ranging from simple ceramic to highly personalized designs. Read her responses to all our … Continue reading

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