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Our Annual Seven Holiday Gifts for Someone Who Is Grieving, 2024 Edition: Gracious gifts that spread love and beauty -
“Making Mobiles” by Karolina Merska: An artist’s manual on how to create beautiful Polish pajaki -
“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: MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Ponette (1996) by Jacques Doillon
Jacques Doillon's film explores the way a young girl handles the death of her mother
In the American trailer for French director Jacques Doillon‘s 1996 film “Ponette,” the narrator coolly clarifies that this “is not a film about death” but rather “the celebration of life.” By the end of the film, the viewer realizes that this … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: A Cherish Ornament
You don't have to celebrate Christmas to create an ornament that can express your bereavement this season
Our Tip of the Week: For those wanting to express bereavement from the loss of a loved one, the holidays can be a particularly difficult time to get through. Creating an ornament that can help you cherish and visualize your love for … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas DIY, christmas ornament craft, Grief, Grieving craft, Stages of Grief
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Adventurous Wilson Mizner is reported to have said to a priest just before he died:
"Why should I talk to you? I've just been talking to your boss."
A Pop of Color: Greg Lundgren’s Urns
Seattle's Greg Lundgren on why new design is integral in modernizing the funeral industy
Urns are an end of life element that fall into a particular stereotype, or rather, expectation: to be constructed in that familiar hourglass form in a subdued, somber medium (ex. marble, bronze). But that’s not the case for Seattle’s Greg … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: A Modern Memorial Wreath
Trade in flowers for something a little more contemporary at your next funeral: a memorial wreath of succulents
Our Tip of the Week: White flowers are the standard go-to for any memorial or celebration of life ceremony. But why not try something new? We particularly like the idea of creating a succulent wreath as a centerpiece or take-home … Continue reading
What is an Eco Funeral? An Interview with Deb Cairns
Deb Cairns of State of Grace in Auckland, New Zealand breaks down the home funeral experience
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Deb Cairns of State of Grace: Family Directed Funerals in Auckland, New Zealand. After her dear friend died of cancer, she was inspired to create in-home or family-directed funeral services that provide a “caring, compassionate and … Continue reading
