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“For three days after death, hair and fingernails continue to grow…but phone calls taper off.”
--Johnny Carson (1925 - 2005)
Famadihana: The Malagasy Perspective on Death and Burial
Death is faced head-on in Madagascar through an extended and celebratory burial tradition
Not long ago, SevenPonds explored a fascinating part of Madagascar’s Malagasy culture: the tradition of second burial or “Famadihana.” The tradition is rooted in the belief that the body of the deceased needs time to decompose to properly pass into … Continue reading
Dartmouth Report Says “Agressive End-of-Life Care” is in Decline
A Health Leaders Media Article explores the findings of a Dartmouth Atlas Report on downward trend of intensive end-of-life care
A recent article from Health Leaders Media discusses a Dartmouth Atlas report which finds that even though the cost of intensive hospice/hospital care is on the rise, that “aggressive end-of-life care” is in decline. And it is the rapidity of … Continue reading
“Either that wallpaper goes, or I do.”
--Oscar Wilde on his death bed, November 3rd, 1900
Irish writer and poet Oscar Wilde is beloved for his incomparable, grating wit. Even when the author was nearing death in Paris’s Hôtel d’Alsace (known simply as L’Hôtel today) he found the means to make one final, clever remark. Some … Continue reading
Posted in Laughter is Medicine
Tagged Dying Sayings, Funny Quotes on Death, Hôtel d'Alsace, Irish Artists, Irish Death, Oscar Wilde Biography, Oscar Wilde Death, Oscar Wilde Poetry
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“Either that wallpaper goes, or I do.”
Understanding Suicide
An infographic reveals crucial information on suicide's connections with culture, race, gender and history
We always enjoy hearing from our readers here at SevenPonds, as one of the website’s principal goals is to create a comfortable space for a dialogue on death and dying. And so it was a pleasure to receive an e-mail … Continue reading
Poetree: The Innovative Urn
Margaux Ruyant's urn honors the life of the deceased while cultivating the new life of a tree
The “eco-funeral” or “green burial” has been a rising trend in the past few years. And Poetree, the latest invention by the French industrial designer Margaux Ruyant, is a welcome addition to the many planet-conscious end-of-life options we’ve covered here … Continue reading
