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Author Archives: Julia Michas (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
How Does One Deal with Loss? An Interview with Dr. Kristine Kevorkian
Dr. Kristine Kevorkian brings environmentalism and ecology into the discussion on the grieving cycle
Dr. Kristine Kevorkian is a pioneering voice in the academic forum of end-of-life care, and has taught classes on grief and loss to psychology and social work students. She is an educator, writer, consultant and the facilitator of her local … Continue reading
The Sculpture “Angel of Grief”
The impact of William Wetmore Story's work on modern funeral symbolism
In cemeteries across the world, “Angel of Grief” is a recurring, statuary subject based upon a prototype by William Wetmore Story from 1894. Donning classical Roman costume, the angel is portrayed slumping over a headstone as a lugubrious testament to … Continue reading
How to Use Touch to Heal From the Loss of a Loved One? An Interview with Travis Sigley
How the power of touch can help those who are grieving and terminally ill
Travis Sigley is the founder of Cuddle Therapy in San Francisco; since 2009, he has run weekly workshops and developed his practice to work one-on-one with clients. While a strong proponent of all types of therapy, Travis realized that the … Continue reading
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Tagged cuddle therapy, Grief, Grieving, Health, power of touch, San Francisco, travis sigley
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“You Are All Going To Die” The Wesleyan University Commencement Address by Joss Whedon
"You are going to change the world because that is actually what the world is. You do not pass through this life, it passes through you."
Joss Whedon is a successful script writer with a strong cult following. His work in television includes the series Roseanne, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, as well as the Hollywood blockbusters Speed, Alien: Resurrection, and Toy Story. Graduating from … Continue reading
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Crazy Coffins: An Innovative Approach to End-Of-Life Receptacles
A British coffin company exhibits their unique creations
In the Western hemisphere, the funereal aesthetic is somber, heavy — even a bit austere. Death is often a taboo subject, where people are loath to discuss end-of-life arrangements prior to the fact. Levity and celebration are not considered a … Continue reading
The Neptune Society Memorial Reef
An Underwater Cremation Site for the Environmentally Conscious
The Neptune Memorial Reef is a culmination of two intersecting trends in America’s funeral industry: the increasing statistic of cremation in America, as well as a growing interest in environmentally conscious burials. Located several miles from the Key Biscayne in … Continue reading
