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Author Archives: Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“The bird fights its way out of the egg. The egg is the world. Whoever will be born must destroy a world.”
- Hermann Hesse
Medical Schools Hold Memorials for Medical Cadavers
More medical universities are adopting this practice
Whole body donation plays an important role in a medical student’s education. And today, more medical schools are honoring those who donated their bodies to science and medical study. Memorials for medical cadavers have become a common practice at the … Continue reading
Willow Row Barrow Finds Inspiration in Old Burial Techniques
The columbarium is the first stone barrow built in Cambridgeshire in 3,500 years
Columbariums are usually simple, utilitarian spaces, designed solely for the purpose of storing the ashes of those who have died. Often part of a funeral home or a church, they rarely provide space for family and friends to gather and … Continue reading
The Trouble with Diagnosing Mitochondrial Disease
And why a computer hacker faces 15 years in prison for intervening in a troubling case
As one young woman discovered, diagnosing mitochondrial disease isn’t as easy as diagnosing other medical conditions, like cancer or diabetes. There is no definitive test for the disease, especially in its early stages. Doctors just have to trust that the patient … Continue reading
“Selling eternal life is an unbeatable business, with no customers ever asking for their money back after the goods are not delivered.”
- Victor J. Stenger
Hofheide Crematorium Uses Shadow to Create A Work of Art
Modern crematoriums abandon architectural norms in favor of bold designs
In the past, a crematorium had one simple purpose: to cremate the dead. Today, many families now gather in these spaces to remember loved ones. But most crematoriums still lack bold decor or elaborate architecture. They’re not the warmest, friendliest … Continue reading
