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Author Archives: S. Preston Duncan (Blog Writer), SevenPonds
The Science of Death
A new podcast from Science explores death through interviews with authors on a wide spectrum of scientific inquiry
A new, limited podcast from Science, a magazine published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, will explore death from a variety of scientific perspectives, a “hot topic” right now, as noted in the short preview of the … Continue reading
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Reclaiming Keening
An interview with Jude Lally of Ancestral Mothers of Scotland
Jude Lally is an artist, dollmaker and hillwalker on the West Coast of Scotland who has been hosting workshops and retreats on pre-Christian Gaelic spirituality in person and online for years. With a special focus on matriarchal deity figures in … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Celtic Burial, Death Rituals, Gaelic burials, Grief rituals, Irish, Irish customs, keening, Scottish, Women
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“Where Rainbows Never Die” by The SteelDrivers
Dying never felt so good
It is a rare song (or songwriter) that can level its gaze at death and, rather than conjure denial or confrontation, evoke golden landscapes rippled with ecstatic nostalgia. “Where Rainbows Never Die” by The SteelDrivers does just that. A rich, … Continue reading
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Trans Remembrance Project Provides a Community of Grieving
Online shrine offers commiseration, resources and hope around the world
“Celebrating the lives of those who have passed,” reads the simple summary on the homepage of The Trans Remembrance Project. What started as a candlelight vigil 25 years ago has turned into a living online memorial for the trans community. … Continue reading
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“The Sea” by John Banville
An astounding representation of the grieving mind
John Banville’s 2005 novel “The Sea” is not an easy read. Not emotionally. Not mentally. But, like grief itself, it is best approached with the right tools and an openness to fully experiencing it. In the case of this brilliantly … Continue reading
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The Other Death in the Family
Innovations in eco-friendly pet burials offer multiple options for mixed-species households
With a growing number of people recognizing pets as cherished members of the family, an industry of innovative, eco-friendly pet burial options has risen to meet the needs of cat and dog parents confronting the prospect of eventually honoring their … Continue reading
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