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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)
Memorial Planning Ideas: The Memory Jar
Pay homage to your loved one at a memorial with this meaningful memory jar
Practical Tips for Memorial Planning: The Memorial Memory Jar Looking for a unique way to memorialize a loved one’s life? When planning a memorial service, consider asking guests to bring something small to put in a memory jar as remembrance. … Continue reading
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One True Thing by Carl Franklin
Just in time for Mother's Day 2014: A daughter helps her mother fight cancer in the Carl Franklin film
As Mother’s Day 2014 approaches, we’re consider what we love and respect about the woman who has consistently given us so much. Yet, for some, Mother’s Day doesn’t present an opportunity for easy admiration and rosy memories; for some, Mother’s … Continue reading
In Memoriam of 9/11: New Jersey’s Teardrop Sculpture
The controversial 9/11 memorial by Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli
In 2006, Bayonne, New Jersey was gifted a monument in memoriam of 9/11 by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Known as “The Teardrop Monument,” or the “Tear Of Grief,” the towering sculpture was gifted to the US after it’s completion by … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged 9/11, 9/11 death, anti terrorism, In Memoriam, Memorial, Russia, September 11, september 11th memorial, To the Struggle Against World Terrorism, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, United States, Vladimir Putin, Vladmir Putin, World Trade Center, Zurab Tsereteli
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Oaxaca, Mexico: The Contemporary Zapotec Funeral
We explore the elements of a contemporary Zapotec Funeral
Earlier this month, SevenPonds discussed the rich, ancient history of the Zapotec people and their perspectives on death and dying. Then we wondered: what is the current status of the Zapotec cultural precense, particularly surrounding death, dying, and funerals? “It … Continue reading
Artist Dario Robleto: Heaven is Being a Memory to Others
Contemporary Artist Dario Robleto explores the relationship between death and memory
The 2008 Frye Art Museum exhibit, Heaven is Being a Memory to Others, provided a space for artists to present pieces about death, life and memory in conversation – particularly artists like Dario Robleto. The show was described as having … Continue reading
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Tagged Contemporary Art, Creatvity, Dario Robleto, Death, Death and art, Emma Frye, Frye Art Museum, Grieving, Life and Death, Loss, Memory, memory and loss, Mourning, Patsy Cline
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Planning for End of Life: Final Care After Death
Planning for death is overwhelming. We asked home funeral professional Sally Shannon for insight into your after-death options.
3 Tips for Understanding Your After-Death Options: One of the most important things to consider during your end of life planning is the final care you will receive after death. Home funeral expert Sally Shannon gave us a few tips … Continue reading
