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Author Archives: Betsy Arant (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Our Monthly Tip: Use Crowdfunding to Help with Funeral Expenses
Online fundraising platforms can help ease the financial burden of funerals, memorials, and burials
Our Tip of the Month When a loved one dies, the cost of a funeral, memorial service and burial can be a significant burden in an already trying time. Because of this, many families are now turning to crowdfunding sites … Continue reading
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“It’s an honor to be in grief. It’s an honor to feel that much, to have loved that much.”
- Elizabeth Gilbert
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Our Monthly Tip: Create a Celestial Celebration of Life
A solar system-themed remembrance event can draw from both science and spirituality
Our Tip of the Month A celestial-themed remembrance event can be a unique way to celebrate your loved one’s life with family and friends. By using decorations and activities that feature the stars, sun, moon and planets, you can honor … Continue reading
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Family Caregivers Left Out of Vaccines for Health Care Workers
Around 90% of home health care is provided by unpaid family members — but they're still waiting for vaccines
Health care workers were prioritized in the first COVID-19 vaccine rollout back in December, with thousands of doses administered to those who work in hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities. Meanwhile, many family caregivers — those who care for … Continue reading
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“In Your Dreams” by Stevie Nicks
The music icon lost her best friend to leukemia — then married her widower
‘ love life is the stuff of rock-and-roll legend. The ethereal frontwoman of Fleetwood Mac was famously entangled with her bandmate Lindsay Buckingham, and their tumultuous relationship fueled the drama and intensity of their music. But there was also another, … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
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Hospice Groups Are Calling for a National Grief Strategy
With the end of COVID-19 in sight, experts anticipate a greater need for mental health support — during and after the pandemic
With vaccinations rolling out swiftly across the country, a post-pandemic world is finally starting to look possible. However, many experts warn that the end of COVID-19 won’t necessarily spell a return to normalcy. In fact, some organizations in the U.S. … Continue reading
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