Author Archives: Michelle Raybeck (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

Funeral Favors Offer Visitors a Tangible Memento

Printed or engraved items 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. Just as it’s become customary to give out wedding favors printed or engraved with the names and date of the … Continue reading

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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

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