Author Archives: Katie Ryan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity.”

--WIlliam Penn
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What is a Death Cafe? An Interview with Jon Underwood, Part II

The idea of talking about death openly and comfortably

Last week we talked with Jon Underwood, the founder of Death Cafe. Based on the sociological studies of the Swiss Bernard Crettaz, the goal of Death Cafe is to create a safe environment where people can engage in conversation about … Continue reading

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“The Rose” by Bette Midler

A hopeful funeral song about finding love after loss

If you’re looking for a funeral song to instill hope in you and your loved ones, look no further than “The Rose.” Sung by the legendary Bette Midler and made famous by the movie, The Rose, the soulful song has lyrics … Continue reading

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Talking About Death and Releasing Fear

Ram Dass explains how talking about death can help release our fear of dying

Recently we spoke with Jon Underwood on the topic of Death Cafes. In the article (which you can find here), we discussed how important it is to have a safe environment where we can talk openly about death.  In this … Continue reading

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What are Death Cafes? An Interview with Jon Underwood, Part I

Creating a safe environment for people to talk about death and dying

Today we talk with Jon Underwood, the founder of Death Cafe. Based on the sociology studies of the Swiss Bernard Crettaz, the goal of Death Cafe is to create a safe environment where people can engage in conversation about death … Continue reading

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“Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”

--Steve Jobs
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