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Author Archives: Aurora Wells (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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
What is Green Burial? An Interview with Sam Mulgrew
SevenPonds talks to a monastic casket company
Trappist Caskets is a unique business, producing simple, elegant, ecologically minded caskets from company headquarters in Peosta, Iowa — which happens to be New Melleray Abbey, home of Catholic monks known as Cistercians. Below, manager Sam Mulgrew discusses the roles … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Caskets and Coffins, Religion, Spirituality and Belief, Sustainability, Trappist Caskets
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“Some are bound to die young. By dying young a person stays young in people’s memory. If he burns brightly before he dies, his brightness shines for all time.”
- Unknown
In loving dedication to Jonathan Harwood, whose fire burns on…
A Quote by David Harkins –
“You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left. Your heart … Continue reading
What is Green Burial? An Interview with Joe Sehee: Part One
The Green Burial Council founder talks standards, sustainability, and the future
Joe Sehee comes from a background of social justice as a Jesuit minister while his wife, Juliette Sehee, worked as an advocate for the environment. About a decade ago, they decided to open a retreat for the grieving, to inspire … Continue reading
