“Death must be so beautiful. To lie in the soft brown earth, with the grasses waving above one’s head, and listen to silence. To have no yesterday, and no tomorrow. To forget time, to forget life, to be at peace.”WELCOME TO OUR BLOG
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Author Archives: Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
When Everyday Objects Become Sacred
An artist remembers the loss of her mother through photography
After artist Beatriz Ruibal lost her mother, Carmen, she discovered that her grief was painful and slow. Two years later, every inanimate object in Ruibal’s home became a reminder of her mother’s death, and Ruibal found that she couldn’t escape from … Continue reading
Do Partial DNRs Increase the Risk of Suffering?
Doctors warn patients that cherry-picking options might cause harm
More patients are taking control of their healthcare wishes than ever before, using advance directives to customize their end of life experiences. While this freedom of choice has given patients more power, doctors warn that some personalized options could do … Continue reading
How Do I Memorialize a Loved One with Jewelry? An Interview with Claire McHan
An expert talks about making diamonds from a loved one's hair or ashes
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Claire McHan, operations manager and support manager for Heart In Diamond, a company that specializes in making diamonds out of loved one’s hair or ashes and converting them into beautiful pieces of jewelry that serve as memorials … Continue reading
“A Certain Kind of Death” by Grover Babcock and Blue Hadaegh
A documentary explores the hidden world of unclaimed bodies
What happens when someone dies, and no one is around to claim the body? Directors Grover Babcock and Blue Hadaegh answer this question in their documentary “A Certain Kind of Death.” They walk us through a day in the life … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Avoid Costly Court Fees with Non-Probate Assets
Learn which of your possessions are non-probate
Our Tip of the Week: Many people believe that as long as they draft a will, their assets will be distributed exactly as they wish after they die. However, this isn’t always the case, especially when you’re dealing with probate. In … Continue reading
