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Author Archives: MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“Camille on Her Death Bed” by Impressionst Claude Monet, 1879
The artist preserved the image and memory of his wife on canvas as she neared death
There is no better poster-child for impressionism than Claude Monet. Even if you don’t know much about Monet, chances are you’ve seen some form of his water lilies on everything from mugs to mousepads. The French painter was born Oscar-Claude … Continue reading
Last Rites: A Catholic Send-Off
A look at the religion's final prayer procession for the dying
Catholicism has never been number-shy in its teachings. Confess a sin? Ten Hail Marys. Looking to convert? Get ready for a slew of Sunday or Bible school classes, then 1. Baptism, 2. Confirmation, and 3. First Communion. If your list … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Anointing of the Sick, Catholic, Catholic Church, Catholicism, Death, Dying, end-of-life, Faith, God, Last Rites, Peace, Prayer, Religion
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What Do Trees and Hospice Centers Have in Common? An Interview with David Anthony Hall, Part Two
Photographer David Anthony Hall reflects on his work's unique relationship with hospice centers -- as it turns out, we can learn a lot about death from a woodland outing
In part two of a two-part interview (read part one here), SevenPonds speaks with the Dublin born, UK based photographer David Anthony Hall. David’s work inspires its viewer to reflect upon his or her relationship with the natural world and … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Turn Your Grief to the Sun
Release your grief when a loved one dies with a simple group gesture
Our Tip of the Week: The stages of grief vary in their nature for everyone, but at some point, the need for expression of that grief becomes vital, whether those surviving the loved one are aware of it or not. … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
Tagged Dealing with death, Grief, Grieving, Release of grief, Stages of Grief, weekly tips
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What Do Trees and Hospice Centers Have in Common? An Interview with David Anthony Hall, Part One
Photographer David Anthony Hall reflects on his work's unique relationship with hospice centers -- as it turns out, we can learn a lot about death from a woodland outing
In part one of a two-part interview, SevenPonds speaks with the Dublin-born, UK-based photographer David Anthony Hall. David’s work inspires its viewer to reflect upon his or her relationship with the natural world, and his sprawling photographs of woodlands have … Continue reading
Bios Urn: The Biodegradable End-of-Life Option
We explore the inspiration, innovation and big plans of Estudimoline's newest "eco-death" company
Estudimoline is the Spain-based design studio whose seasoned offspring, the company Bios Urn, is helping individuals create environmentally friendlier end-of-life plans. In short, Bios Urn takes the cremated remains of a person (or a pet) and, rather than perch them … Continue reading
