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How Long is Too Long? Study Reveals Most Want a Lifespan of 90 Years
Pew Research Center says majority of Americans find radical life extension "fundamentally unnatural"
Every year, we can count on a new study to reveal “the increase of our lifespan!” thanks to innovations in science and health technologies. In 2005, the average life expectancy of a person living in the U.S was about 77 … Continue reading
Casket Crafting Monks No Longer Under Fire in Louisiana
Benedictine monks win legal right to continue selling handcrafted caskets
2005’s Hurricane Katrina is, sadly, old news for our media’s short attention span. And for that reason, it’s crucial that we continue to illuminate the storm’s diverse and detrimental repercussions today. The aftermath of Katrina is of Russian-nesting doll proportions; … Continue reading
A Man Immortal? Roman Funeral Sculptures
In Ancient Roman funerals, the death of a family member called for a distinct craft
The role sculpture plays in memorializing loved ones who’ve passed seems almost inherent today. Personalization thrives in our contemporary selection of memorial sculptures, where families can select anything from angels to motorcycles for a family member. But where did the … Continue reading
What is Integrative Psychological & Assessment Services? An Interview with Christina Zampitella, FT
How a San Diego practice provides personalized, comprehensive psychotherapy to aid the grieving process
Today, SevenPonds speaks with psychologist and professor Christina Zampitella, FT, of Integrative Psychological & Assessment Services (IPAS). Christina is based in San Diego, but travels the US as a professional speaker on the subject of therapy, particularly as a tool … Continue reading
Tana Toraja, Indonesia: Where Death is Never a Severe Goodbye
In this Indonesian province, family members continue to live, quite literally, with their recently passed loved ones
In the South Sulawasi province of Tana Toraja, Indonesia, lives a culture where death doesn’t automatically mean saying a clear-cut goodbye to our loved ones. Close to half a million Indonesians live in the region, which has held fast to … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Death, Funeral, Funeral Traditions, Indonesia, Kelli Swazey, Swazey, Tana Toraja, TED, Toraja
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NPR Announces New Series: “Conversations On The Afterlife”
The radio station opens up a unique dialogue on death, dying and the afterlife
NPR will be broadcasting a number of discussions on the subject of dying this month in their series, “Conversations On The Afterlife.” In particular, the station will place its emphasis on the concept of an afterlife according to men and … Continue reading
