Author Archives: Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Long Live the Queen” by Frank Turner

British punk singer celebrates his friend who died of breast cancer
Posted on January 13, 2022 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

When British singer-songwriter Frank Turner‘s friend Lex succumbed to breast cancer, he penned a beautiful tribute, “Long Live the Queen,” a punk celebration of a woman’s full of life. Turner shares what Lex told him when he last visited her in … Continue reading →

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And Just Like That: A new chapter of Sex and the City by Hbo/Max

"Sex and the City" tackles funeral planning in its reboot
Posted on January 3, 2022 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Seventeen years after its initial run, HBO has brought back its groundbreaking series Sex and the City, calling it a new chapter. This reboot follows three of its four original protagonists as they navigate new experiences, like parenting teen children … Continue reading →

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How Tax Law Changes Could Impact the Way We Pay for Death

Tax law professor and lawyer, Victoria Haneman, believes a change in tax law can bring financial equity to funeral payers
Posted on December 23, 2021 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Professor Victoria Haneman is the Frank J. Kellegher Professor of Trusts & Estates at Creighton University School of Law.  She teaches courses addressing various aspects of taxation, wills, trusts and estates, and business associations. Professor Haneman, who tweets @TaxLawProf, is a … Continue reading →

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Our Monthly Tip: Let Your Loved One Sparkle Forever

Create a sparkle theme for your loved one so they may continue shining in death
Posted on December 21, 2021 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Month This holiday season, create a sparkle theme for your loved one who sparkled in life and will continue sparkling in death. When planning a memorial event or thinking of ways to celebrate your loved one … Continue reading →

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Our Monthly Tip: Seven Holiday Gifts for Someone Who Is Grieving, 2021 Edition

SevenPonds recommends gifts that will offer comfort and solace to a grieving friend this holiday season
Posted on December 7, 2021 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Holiday cheer can seem out of reach for our loved ones who have suffered a loss. Family parties and traditions can make the bereaved feel the loss more keenly than at other times of the year. They may only be … Continue reading →

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Our Monthly Tip: Craft a Handmade Soft and Fuzzy Holiday Wreath For a Grieving Friend

Create a cozy holiday decoration for someone who's grieving
Posted on December 1, 2021 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Month With minimal craft store supplies, you can create a handmade holiday wreath for a grieving friend. This pompom wreath by Hearth & Vine is a cozy decorative gift to share with a friend who can … Continue reading →

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