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“A Ghost Story” Directed By David Lowery: Follow a ghost as he jumps through time and confronts his existence as a memory -
Death Doulas Are Gaining in Popularity: These death “midwives” ease clients through the process of dying and grieving -
KAAN Architecten’s New Visitor Center at the Netherlands American Cemetery: A new edifice adds to the cemetery site while enhancing its original purpose: Honoring America's wartime dead
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Author Archives: Brianna Deutsch (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“Amazon History of a Former Nail Salon Worker” by Ocean Vuong
A simple list of online orders chronicles a woman's end-of-life purchases
Mar. Advil (ibuprofen), 4 pack Sally Hansen Pink Nail Polish, 6 pack Clorox Bleach, industrial size Diane hair pins, 4 pack Seafoam handheld mirror “I Love New York” T-shirt, white, small
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Beyond the Five Stages: Grief Theories in the Modern Age
A look at the history of grief theories and their impact on society today
If there is one thing people know about grief, it’s that there are five stages you must move through. Or are there? Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’s model of grief has become by far the most well-known, commonly cited paradigm for grieving, but … Continue reading
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Maternal Mortality Rates Rise in the US
Troubling research shows maternal mortality doubled in 20 years
Improved health outcomes have marked many domains in recent decades, but sadly the opposite has been true for maternal mortality ratios in the United States. A study published in JAMA last year found that between 1999 and 2019, maternal mortality … Continue reading
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“American Symphony” directed by Matthew Heineman
A couple navigates through cancer relapse by focusing on creating
“American Symphony” follows two beloved, creative public personas through their relationship highs and lows: Suleika Jaouad, cancer survivor and author of the memoir “Between Two Kingdoms,” and Jon Batiste, an insanely talented musician. The film originally was meant to follow … Continue reading
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Mailboxes to Heaven Allow Grieving Familes to Feel Connected to Loved Ones
A young girl's idea brings comfort to grieving family members
Many children happily write letters to Santa this time of year, sharing lists of desired toys and treats. But grieving families may find themselves writing a different kind of letter, addressed instead to their loved one. Throughout 2023, cemeteries throughout … Continue reading
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Death: Life’s Greatest Mystery
A unique exhibit explores big questions around death through various cultures
The exhibit “Death: Life’s Greatest Mystery” is on display now at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Canada, through April 7, 2024. Originating at the Field Museum in Chicago in 2022, the exhibit traveled northward to open at ROM this … Continue reading
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