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“Briefly Perfectly Human” by Alua Arthur: A death doula explores what it means to live life authentically while facing mortality -
Neil deGrasse Tyson Prompts Ruminations on Life & Death in New Year: The famed astrophysicist celebrates the precious nature of human existence -
“I Will Remember You” by Sarah McLachlan: A timeless classic that provides emotional release for those mourning a loved one
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Author Archives: Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)
A Look at Japanese Funeral Practices
Cultural traditions in a country with a cremation rate of almost 100 percent
Japan has the highest cremation rate in the world at over 99 percent, with some local governments even banning burials. Cremation was reserved for the rich until after World War II. However, once the cleanliness and efficiency of the practice … Continue reading
New Bill Aims to Block Families From Honoring Their Dead As They Wish
Virginia funeral director introduces bill to prevent funerals at home
As history has proven, the funeral industry does not always have our best interests at heart. Before I explain how the proposed “Storage of Body” bill will impact us, let me first make you aware of a growing movement. Across … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill to Prevent Funerals at Home, Dead Loved Ones at Home, Home Funeral, Home Funeral Alliance, National Home Funeral Alliance, Natural Death Care, New Bill Aims to Block Families From Honoring Their Dead, Virginia Bill SB595, Virginia Senator Kenneth C. Alexander
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Reminiscing About the Late Stephen Levine
An old friend, Dale Borglum, waxes about how they met and Stephen's pioneering work
Stephen Levine, author, poet and meditation instructor, died Jan. 17, 2016, at the age of 78 following a long illness. He died with his wife and partner, Ondrea, at his side, in Northern New Mexico where they lived in seclusion for many … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Toss Valentine’s Day Remembrance Kisses and Hugs
Let guests join in the scattering of ashes at a V-Day memorial service
Our Tip of the Week: Valentine’s Day, the international day of love, can be a perfect time of year for a memorial service. It’s the day we’re accustomed to expressing our deepest love with words, flowers and gestures, and will be a memorial … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
Tagged Ash Scattering Gifts, Handmade Keepsake for Memorial Service, How to Scatter Cremation Ashes, Memorial Celebration, Memorial Gifts, Memorial Gifts for Guests, Memorial Keepsake, Scattering Ashes at the Memorial Service, SevenPonds Tips, Toss Valentine's Day Kisses and Hugs, Valentine's Day Memorial Service
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Are You Making the Right Use of Your Scarce and Precious Life?
The New York Times starts the year by suggesting you consider your death
We’ve begun a new year, and, as always, we look forward to the promise of what life will provide as we move forward into the year ahead. This is also traditionally the time we do a rethink of our lives … Continue reading
Grief is a Mess by Jackie Schuld
"Grief is a mess" by Jackie Schuld
While Jackie Schuld’s book “Grief is a Mess” gives you the initial impression of being a sweet child’s book, it is anything but. Jackie may be a young woman, but the words she shares throughout her book clearly come from … Continue reading
