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Octogenarian Author Jane Seskin Offers a Model for Aging and Living Well: A long life marked by resilience, boldness, humor and caring
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Author Archives: Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Chinese Funeral Traditions Observed in Shanghai
A peek into the Chinese funeral customs of fire, joss paper and xi bo (as seen in Shanghai)
Our founder, Suzette, recently visited China and was able to bear witness to a Chinese funeral in Shanghai. China is known for their visually expressive rituals (especially with their Chinese New Year festivities) and their funerals are no different. Below … Continue reading
“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.”
- Marcus Aurelius
“Fairytale of New York” by The Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl
A 1987 Irish folk style ballad about a couple who have fallen on hard times
With Christmas around the corner, the radio and shops are already alive with seasonal music, reminding us that this is a time of good tidings for all. But there’s one song you won’t hear on the radio or in the shops, … Continue reading
Four Contemporary Urn Designs that Beautifully Defy Tradition
Modern designers are rethinking the funerary urn with contemporary designs
When I think about the aesthetics of death, at least here in the United States, a certain set of characteristics come to mind: dark colors, somber motifs, and fairly rigid forms that conform to traditions established long before I ever … Continue reading
How Has End-of-Life Care Changed?
An interview with Barbara Karnes, nurse, author, and end-of-life educator, Part Two
In this second part of a two part interview, I sit down with award winning author, nurse, and end-of-life educator, Barbara Karnes, to talk about her experiences with hospice and end-of-life care. Among many other end-of-life works, Barbara wrote the famous”Gone … Continue reading
