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Author Archives: Aurora Wells (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
The Afterlife Euthanasia Device
by Dunne & Raby
The Afterlife Battery project, organized by designers Auger Loizeau in 2009, asked 15 selected participants what they would do with an afterlife battery, charged by either themselves or a loved one. One of our favorite interpretations was by design duo … Continue reading
What is a Celebrant? An Interview with Irene Kane
A professional "celebrant" names the key ingredients for a successful memorial
“Celebrants” are nondenominational professionals who help meet the ceremonial and spiritual needs of families, most commonly called upon for weddings and memorials. As a highly respected celebrant, Irene Kane creates personalized and memorable ceremonies throughout California. Below, Irene shares her … Continue reading
Do not stand at my grave and weep
by Mary Elizabeth Frye
Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am in a thousand winds that blow, I am the softly falling snow. I am the gentle showers of rain, I am the … Continue reading
Empty Branch in the Orchard
by Mary Oliver
To have loved is everything, I loved, once, a hummingbird who came every afternoon– the freedom-loving male– who flew by himself to sample the sweets of the garden, to sit on a high, leafless branch with his red throat gleaming. … Continue reading
The Modern Mourner
Cherish those you Love; Remember those you've Lost.
The Modern Mourner was begun by a crafty lady in the Bay Area when she lost her mother and knit an urn cozy to capture her warmth. Now her project has grown to offer unique products from a collection of … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Art, Condolence, Cremation, Cremation Urn, Grieving, Healing, Urn
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Sex and Death
A night with Harold Pinter
I spent a night with Harold Pinter with Off Broadway West Theatre Company’s production of his two short plays, The Dumb Waiter and The Lover. I saw sex, death, and a whole lot of talent contained in two hours, and the adorably … Continue reading
