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Author Archives: Caitlin Manner (Blog Writer) SevenPonds
Our Monthly Tip: Create an Annual Ritual to Celebrate the Birthday of Your Child Who Died
A heartfelt way to honor the child's life, and process grief in a positive way
Our Tip of the Month The loss of a child is a uniquely devastating experience which often leaves parents feeling isolated in their grief. One way to cut through that feeling of isolation is to invite friends and loved ones … Continue reading
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The Death Care Industry is Going “Greener”
Traditional burial methods are hugely problematic from an environmental perspective, but the industry is changing for the better
In case you haven’t noticed: it’s hot outside. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2023 was the warmest year since global records began in 1850. In fact, the 10 warmest years in our 174 years of recording global … Continue reading
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Twenty-Nine Humorous Quotes About Dying
Death is often sad, but that doesn't mean it can't be funny!
Death is most often accompanied by grief and sadness, but that doesn’t mean it can’t also be funny! Seeing as death is something we all have to face eventually, it wouldn’t kill us to do so with a sense of … Continue reading
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“Calendar Girls,” Directed by Nigel Cole
The true story of a group of middle-aged Yorkshire women who produced a nude calendar to raise money for Leukemia research
Ever since I accidentally stumbled across Calendar Girls, the 2003 British comedy starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters, it’s been a staple in my comfort-viewing catalog. The movie manages to deftly portray how death and grief can rock a small … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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D-Day Veterans Seek To Keep Their Stories Alive
Why it is so important for all of us to remember the lessons we learned from D-Day and those who fought in it
On June 6th, 1944, land, air and sea forces of the allied armies embarked upon the largest amphibious invasion in military history. Commonly remembered as D-Day, the daring invasion was instrumental in finally bringing German Nazi forces to its knees. … Continue reading
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“Sunflowers” By Hillary Gonzalez
A poem about the author's desire to seek out the light
When I die, Don’t place my Wasted husk In a wooden box Buried six feet under Where I can’t feel the rain.
Posted in The Next Chapter
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