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Composting Bodies Is Now Legal in a Dozen States: Honoring Earth Day with a new kind of return to nature -
“Hand to Earth” by Andy Goldsworthy: Goldsworthy’s work using natural, found resources can serve as inspiration for incorporating art into loss -
Trans Remembrance Project Provides a Community of Grieving: Online shrine offers commiseration, resources and hope around the world
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Author Archives: Michelle Raybeck (Blog Writer) SevenPonds
Increase in Cremation Jewelry and Art Reflects Changing Practices
Small keepsakes allow family and friends to keep loved ones close
Laying a loved one to rest in a cemetery can carry a finality that some people find depressing — perhaps one reason more people today are moving away from interment or entombment, and toward creative ways to celebrate and honor … Continue reading
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What Happens to Metal in a Body After Cremation?
Funeral homes keep tons of metal out of landfills by recycling
Kevin McKay is the manager of the cremation division of Cremation Recycling, a part of Mid-States Recycling & Refining that specializes in precious metal refinery services for funeral homes throughout the United States. Involved in the precious metals recycling industry … Continue reading
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Our Monthly Tip: Offer Visitors a Tangible Memento
Printed or engraved funeral favors allow for a personal touch
Immediate family members aren’t the only ones who might want a keepsake by which to remember your loved one.
Posted in Practical Tips
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“Comeback” by Prince
Prince expresses his grief over the loss of his infant son
One of the greatest multitalented musicians of the last 40-odd years, Prince, crafted a ballad titled “Comeback” following the death of his week-old son, Amiir, in 1996. The song, a poignant reflection of his grief, was made available only on … Continue reading
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U.S. Presidents’ Duties Include Planning Their Own Funerals
Each places personal touches on centuries-old traditions
On this Presidents Day, with the recent death of former President Jimmy Carter fresh on our minds, the time seems apropos to take a close look at the official ways in which Americans honor the passing of their commanders in … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
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