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“Briefly Perfectly Human” by Alua Arthur: A death doula explores what it means to live life authentically while facing mortality -
Neil deGrasse Tyson Prompts Ruminations on Life & Death in New Year: The famed astrophysicist celebrates the precious nature of human existence -
“I Will Remember You” by Sarah McLachlan: A timeless classic that provides emotional release for those mourning a loved one
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Author Archives: Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
A High School Class Called “Hospice”
The Harley School in Rochester, New York, runs a hospice volunteer class for its high school seniors
In 2002, Bob Kane created an award-winning hospice volunteer program for high school students at Rochester, New York’s Norman Howard School. He then moved on to The Harley School in Rochester, where he created a class for high school seniors … Continue reading
“On the plus side, death is one of the few things that can be done as easily lying down.”
- Woody Allen
“The difficulty about all this dying, is that you can’t tell a fellow anything about it, so where does the fun come in?”
- Alice James
The Iconic Funeral Hymn “Will The Circle Be Unbroken”
Written in 1907 and made famous by The Carter Family in 1935, this iconic song has a simple message
In 1907, Ada R. Habershon, an English Christian hymnist, and Charles H. Gabriel, who is said to have written or composed up to 8,000 gospel songs, wrote a Christian tune called “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.” The original lyrics are clearly … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: If You’re Grieving, Try Massage Therapy
A weekly hand or foot massage helps people cope with grief
Our Tip of The Week: Touch can be an incredibly effective tool for people who need a sense of grounding and connection as they deal with grief. Dr. Berit S. Cronfalk, one of a team of researchers who carried out a … Continue reading
What Is The Benefit of A Member Owned Cooperative Funeral Home? An Interview with Nora Menkin
The Co-op Funeral Home of The People's Memorial's Managing Director discusses the cooperative
Today is SevenPonds interview with Nora Menkin, Managing Director of The Co-op Funeral Home of The People’s Memorial in Seattle. The Co-op Funeral Home of People’s Memorial is one of the only cooperative funeral homes in the country, and here … Continue reading
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