Author Archives: Mitch Lobrovich (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

Recovering Cremation Remains After the Los Angeles Fires

Alta Heritage Foundation’s unique method helps retrieve loved ones

Losing a home in a fire is bad enough, but losing the cremains of a loved one in the ruins adds an extra measure of anguish. Hundreds of families may be in that situation following the massive fires in Los … Continue reading

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Having an Estate Plan Is Essential – So Is Discussing It With Your Children

Being open about your intentions helps maintain family harmony and a smooth transfer of assets

Reading-of-the-will scenes have become a fixture on TV and in films because of the sure-fire drama they can unleash. And experts warn that if you don’t discuss your estate plan in advance, you may be setting up your would-be beneficiaries … Continue reading

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How To Dispose of a Body In Space

Scientists ponder what to do when someone dies on a space mission

With so many issues to deal with on Planet Earth, the last thing most people are thinking about is how to dispose of a body in space. But as interplanetary travel approaches reality, forward-thinking minds are already pondering that challenge.

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Author Tom Robbins Lived a Life of “Enchantment”

The celebrated author knew the secret to living a long, satisfying life

Tom Robbins, one of the leading cult novelists of the 1960s, had strong convictions about living life fully while not taking it too seriously. And since the man lived to age 92, dying earlier this month at his longtime home … Continue reading

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“All The Ways Our Dead Still Speak” by Caleb Wilde

A sixth-generation funeral director reconciles his family’s past with his present

The provocative title of Caleb Wilde’s observations on the way the dead remain present in our lives sets up the reader for a potentially spooky tale about ghostly apparitions whispering in the dark. But while there are a few sightings … Continue reading

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An Inspiring Quote About Love from Elizabeth Bert

Plus a beautiful love-themed flower heart from SevenPonds
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