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Have an Obituary To Write? Some Turn to ChatGPT
AI is changing the end-of-life industry by helping generate obituaries.
Let’s face it — AI is disrupting many industries, and that includes the end-of-life sector. In the news recently, examples have popped up, including the case of Michael Bommer, who found out he was terminally ill. In 2024, he told … Continue reading
“With a Little Help From My Friends” by Joe Cocker
This vulnerable and touching song shows gratitude for community.
“With a Little Help From My Friends,” written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and originally sung by The Beatles, was famously covered by Joe Cocker on his album released in 1969. The tempo of the Beatles’ 1967 version was … Continue reading
Our Monthly Tip: Add Clouds to a Celebration of Life for a Heavenly Event
A poetic design idea can set an uplifting tone
Our Tip of the Month Add love and light in the tribute to your loved one by adding clouds to your celebration of life. Nothing suggests peace or conjures soulful sentiments like soft, cottony clouds as they inspire the imagination … Continue reading
Looking for an Eco-Friendly Burial Option? Coral Reef Memorials Support New Life
Resting Reef plans to create coral reef structures out of human remains
A growing number of people are searching for environmentally conscious burial options. Indeed, according to the National Funeral Directors Association in 2024, “68% would be interested in exploring ‘green’ funeral options … up from 55.7% in 2021.” A recent entry … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Coral Reef Memorials, Eco-friendly burials, Funerals
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“Always” by Steven Spielberg
The spirit of a recently dead aerial firefighter must guide a younger pilot and help the love of his life move on
“Always” is a heartwarming (and even sappy) fantasy film about death and letting go — to a beautiful theme song: “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” sung by The Platters. Set in the fictional location of Flat Rock, Colorado, the 1989 … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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“Body and Soul” Art Exhibit at Bourse de Commerce in Paris
The multimedia show explores the connections between the body, life, and death by bringing together a diversity of contemporary artists
For its “Corps et Âmes” exhibition, the Bourse de Commerce in Paris brings together 100 artworks including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography and video. The multimedia show — in English, the title means “Body and Soul” — features works from over … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Art exhibition, Body and Soul, Corps et Âmes, Pinault Collection
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