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Author Archives: MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
But What Does Death Sound Like? Saskia Moore’s “Dead Symphony”
The Australian artist interviewed those who had near-death experiences to compose an unparalleled symphony
We don’t know what to expect after death. So we speculate. We believe in one thing or another, or nothing at all. The closest we’ve gotten to understanding what the “big moment” feels like is via those who have had … Continue reading
Weekly Tip—Settling Foreign Property after Death
Understand the laws that could alter the intentions you have for a foreign property after death
When we think about end-of-life plans – settling an estate, finding an estate lawyer – we think of our home base. But what about the individuals who have the burden of estate planning for a foreign property? What will become of their … Continue reading
Pomegranates Helping Alzheimer’s
Research shows pomegranates calm brain inflammation for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
According to the American Alzheimer’s Association, over 15.5 million people provided 17.7 billion hours of unpaid care to those suffering from the disease in 2013 alone. That adds up to over $200 billion of care – and doesn’t even tally … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
Tagged Aging, Alzheimer's, alzheimer's cure, Death, Dementia, Memory Loss, Parkinson's disease, Pomegranate, Punicalagin, Senior illness
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Before I Die: Communities in Conversation about Death
Candy Chang created the first "Before I Die" wall, which has now become a sensation worldwide
When American Candy Chang stumbled upon an abandoned house in her New Orleans neighborhood — grey, decrepit, windows in shambles — she had an idea. Rather than let the building decay, she saw the potential for an inspiring project that … Continue reading
Weekly Memorial Tip – Sands of Change
When planning a memorial, consider a craft that will symbolize the complexity of your grief and love
Weekly Memorial Tip: Shifting Sands Ritual Explore more of SevenPonds’ tips through the Practical Tips page, in which you can discover everything from memorial craft ideas to help with end-of-life planning. Memorial and celebration of life ceremonies find poignancy in … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
Tagged Craft, Death, DIY, Grief, Memorial, planning a memorial, Sand, Sands craft
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South Korean “Death Beads” — Replacing Burial?
With burial plots hard to come by, a new end-of-life tradition rises in South Korea
As land for funeral plots in South Korea becomes harder to come by, locals are turning to a new burial alternative: the funeral bead. The idea is to cremate a loved one, but to have their cremation ashes turned into … Continue reading
