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“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead: A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life
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Author Archives: Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“The Long Road,” By Tiger Army
Song serves as a recollection of the songwriter's life and reminds us to cherish the good times
Tiger Army’s wonderful song “The Long Road” could easily be re-named “My Life.” It’s a recollection of Nick 13’s (the songwriter) experiences — the people who’ve come in and out of his life; the relatively fleeting nature of it all; … Continue reading
Were There More Celebrity Deaths in 2016 Than Usual?
Two things may explain the apparent rise
Many people felt that 2016 had an increase in celebrity deaths over prior years. “C’mon 2016!” and “Not again 2016!” were uttered constantly throughout much of the year. It seemed that we couldn’t go a week without hearing that a … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged 2016, Alan Rickman, Baby Boomer Generation, Carrie Fisher, Celebrity Deaths, David Bowie, Muhammad Ali, Prince
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“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.”
- Dalai Lama
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged Compassion, Dalai Lama, Dalai Lama Quote, Humanity, Inspirational quote, Love, love and compassion
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What is the Current State of the Funeral Home Industry? An Interview with Glenda Sheffield
A funeral home director offers her thoughts about the funeral home industry and its changing landscape
Today SevenPonds speaks with Glenda Sheffield. She is the founder, owner and Senior Director of Sheffield Funeral Home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has been in the funeral home business in one capacity or another for more than 30 years. Included … Continue reading
“Bodies in Motion and at Rest” by Thomas Lynch
Essays touch on life, death and the author's 30+ years of experience in the funeral home industry
Thomas Lynch is both a published poet and funeral director, and these two facets of his persona are on full display in his book of essays, “Bodies in Motion and at Rest.” Published in 2000, the collection contains discussions and … Continue reading
Funeral Home Weddings Are On the Rise
"'Til death do us part" could come full circle for some couples
The appeal of funeral home weddings is easy to understand. A Pew Research study released in 2015 found that a growing number of U.S. adults do not identify with a particular religion. Thus, the need for secular wedding venues is … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Cremation, Funeral home, funeral home wedding, Life, Love, Marriage, trends, wedding
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