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Author Archives: Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Will Man’s Best Friend Mourn His Loss?
The phenomenon of loyal dogs grieving after the death of their owners.
Earlier this year, we examined the phenomenon of grief in animals and discovered that most experts agree that many types of wild animals seem to experience grief at the loss of companions, mates, or offspring. But, what about pets? Do … Continue reading
Steve Jobs Dies After Battle with Cancer
The innovative Apple founder will be missed worldwide.
Steve Jobs, co-founder and former CEO of Apple, died today at the age of 56. Jobs will be remembered throughout the world as a visionary, the man who built the Apple company from a garage in Silicon Valley into the … Continue reading
Posted in Just Passed
Tagged Apple, California, Iphone, iPod, Jonathan Ive, Lisa Brennan-Jobs, San Francisco Bay Area, Steve Jobs, Tim Cook
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Petaluma Arts Center Celebrates Dia de Los Muertos
Arts and Performance Honor and Celebrate Death and Culture
On September 30th, Petaluma Arts Center kicked off their eleventh annual observance of Dia de Los Muertos with “When the Souls Return/Cuando Los Muertos Regresan”, presented by Theatrical Souls. El Dia de Los Muertos – the Day of the Dead … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Day of the Dead, Dia de Los Muertos, Petaluma Arts Center
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The End-of-Life and Death in India
Cultural and Religious Traditions Across the Vast Country
India, home to over a billion people, is also home to a plethora of cultural and religious traditions. The birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, India also hosts a large number of followers of other major religions, including large … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Buddhism, Cremation, Cultural Perspectives, Death and Dying, Funeral Traditions, Hinduism, India, Jainism, Sikhism
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Passage Quilting Aids in the Grieving Process
Memorial and Bereavement Quilts Made from the Clothes of the Deceased
Since 2002, Sherri Lynn Wood has been creating artful quilts from what she calls the “materials of everyday life”. Through collaboration and consultation with clients, Wood crafts the quilts from clothing and other common materials to create lasting memories in … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Art, Art About Death, Grief, Grieving, Healing, Loss and Bereavement, Memorial
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Art to Honor Lost Children
Asher's "Toy Box" Finds Unexpected Beauty Left Behind in Graveyards
The artist Asher has a knack for capturing unexpected beauty in the graveyard. He’s been photographing in these sites for years, with some results that have even surprised him. Today, we are lucky enough to have the opportunity to share … Continue reading
