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Author Archives: Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
How to Make a Will
Simplifying this important end-of-life task
One of the most vital end-of-life tasks is deciding what will happen with your estate after you’ve died. This can be a daunting undertaking, but with a little bit of planning, the burden of this task can be reduced. By learning how to make a will well ahead of the end-of-life, you can lighten the burden for yourself and your loved ones. Here are some questions to answer to make this a little easier: Continue reading
Farewell Chapel at Teharje, Slovenia
The modern design invites us to look forward, not back.
When asked to design a Farewell Chapel in Teharje, Slovenia, Ljubljana-based firm Architektura Krušec created a structure that looks deliberately un-unified. Its roof appears to float above the structure, disconnected, and its local-sandstone walls are varying heights throughout the space. … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Cemetery, Funeral Chapel, Ljubljana, Memorial, Slovenia, Teharje
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A Readiness to Die
Honoring Veterans Day, 11/11/11
“Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die.” -G.K. Chesterton Tomorrow, America and many countries around the world will gather for parades and ceremonies and a somber … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged America, Cultural Perspectives, Holidays, Veterans, Veterans Day
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No One Dies Alone
Volunteer Program Provides Dignity and Companionship at the End of Life
Since November 2001, the No One Dies Alone program has offered companionship for dying patients who no longer have friends or family nearby to comfort them at the end-of-life. The program originated in Eugene, Oregon. After ICU nurse Sandra Clarke … Continue reading
The End-of-Life with High Design
Cutting-edge Scandinavian design makes these urns and coffins a dignified way to say farewell
In 2009, the Danish funeral directing firm Tommerup Kister teamed up with world-renowned design company Jacob Jensen Design with the idea of bringing cutting-edge Scandinavian design into the end-of-life experience. For the company’s centennial in 2010, the team launched a … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Casket, Coffin, Death, Design, Funeral Products, Urn
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San Francisco Celebrates Dia de los Muertos
The city shares in the celebration of life and death
Today marks the second day of the celebration of Dia de los Muertos. With one of the richest Latino populations in the country, our community is lucky to be able to share in this celebration of life and memorial to … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Day of Dead, Dia de Los Muertos, Events, Holidays, Mission, San Francisco
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