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Thirteen Quotes About Moving On from Death: From Einstein to Robert Frost, encouragement to keep going -
“Joanne” by Lady Gaga Speaks to Generational Grief: A heartfelt tribute to the pain of losing a loved one -
Hospice Nurse Breaks the Internet with the ‘Death Rattle’: Julie McFadden is gaining steam online with an unlikely topic: the end of life
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Author Archives: Christopher Hewitt (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Should We Have the Right to Choose Our Deaths?
Assisted dying opens a difficult question on whether we should choose our own deaths or facilitate others'
Should someone with terminal illness, chronic pain or an otherwise severely compromised quality of life have the right to choose the time of his or her own death? How should they decide? Who should help them? How should they do … Continue reading
”Gaudeamus Igitur”
A tongue-in-cheek graduation song that tells us to make the most of life before we die
Summer’s here. The school year’s over and many of our siblings, friends, children and grandchildren are graduating from university. Just imagine the opportunities before them. What will they do next? Where will they go? Whom will they meet? As their … Continue reading
Monday Hearts for Madalene
Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of love
In Memory of the 8th Anniversary of Madalene’s Death Every week, it’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death. The … Continue reading
Kicking The Bucket: A Festival of Living and Dying
A two-week festival in Oxford contributes to the end-of-life conversation with a casual, refreshing celebration
At SevenPonds, we strive to open the conversation on death and dying—and we wholeheartedly support others who do the same. After all, we are just a part of a growing global community. This fall, Oxford-based Westmill Woodland Burial Ground is … Continue reading
Monday Hearts for Madalene
Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of love
Happy Father’s Day! It’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death. The project’s origins take us to 2005: the … Continue reading
How Can Your Family Resell a Cemetery Plot? An Interview with Allan Hutty
Cemetery property broker Allan Hutty tells us about the cemetery industry and how we can plan ahead
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Allan Hutty, a Broker Associate (licensed “Cemetery Salesperson”) and Regional Manager at Cemetery Property Resales, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. His cemetery experience includes serving as Family Service Manager for Skylawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park … Continue reading
