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Author Archives: Caitlin Manner (Blog Writer) SevenPonds
“Twilight of Death,” the “Third State,” and Advances in Postmortem Biology
New research focused on cells that continue to function after an organism "dies" challenges our understanding of death.
Medical innovations and interventions have progressed to the point that doctors and scientists are finding it more difficult to conclusively define when we die. Some fascinating recent studies that delve into postmortem biological functions are revealing that our current understanding … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
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US Life Expectancy Hits All-Time High
Data recently released by the CDC shows waning death rates, and signs that the upward trend could continue.
Life expectancy is a fundamental measure of a population’s health. This statistic acts as a snapshot of the current population’s mortality rates. Derived from sex, race and other characteristics, it is the estimated average number of years a baby born … Continue reading
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British Painter Nicola Tremain Captures Grief in Acrylic On Canvas
"Staving Off Grief" Confronts the Viewer with the Artist's Pain After the Recent Loss of a Close Friend
In addition to being an Emmy-nominated documentary director, Nicola Tremain is a self-taught British artist producing expressive still lifes, portraits, and abstract paintings. Her works, which have earned her several top marks, awards, and a spot competing on Sky Arts … Continue reading
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Movie Review: “Come See Me In The Good Light,” Produced by Tig Notaro
A film about love, cancer, death, and poetry evokes ample tears while being incredibly life-affirming.
The 2025 film, “Come See Me In The Good Light,” follows poet/activist Andrea Gibson (whose pronouns are “they/them”) and their partner Megan Falley as they navigate the time Gibson had left after receiving a diagnosis of terminal ovarian cancer.
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Meaningful Things to Consider After the Sudden Death of a Loved One, Prior to Making Final Arrangements
An interview with Erica Hill, licensed funeral director and founder of Sparrow, a contemporary funeral home
With a background in video production, merchandising, and philanthropy, Erica Hill’s passion for storytelling is evident when she helps families say goodbye to their loved ones. The funeral ceremonies she has helped conduct at Sparrow located in New York City … Continue reading
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Historic French Cemeteries Offer Resting Places Amongst the Famous, But Only To A Select Few
Thirty gravesites were recently made available to Parisians willing to restore abandoned headstones in disrepair, and the response was overwhelming.
Paris’s historic cemeteries have been full since the beginning of the 20th century, so burial plots are mostly unavailable for today’s inhabitants. But in April of 2025, the Paris Council came up with a “compromise” between preserving funerary heritage — … Continue reading
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