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“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)
”The Undertaking, Life Studies from the Dismal Trade” by Thomas Lynch
Read Funeral Director Thomas Lynch's book "The Undertaking, Life Studies from the Dismal Trade" for a real view inside funeral homes
I’m long overdue to review the unquestionably seminal The Undertaking, Life Studies from the Dismal Trade, a book with an inside view of funeral homes. The work is written from the perspective of no less than a funeral director, Thomas … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Cryonics, Final Rights: Reclaiming the American Way of Death, Funeral Director, Funeral Directors, Funeral Homes, Funeral Industry, Funeral Trade, Jessica Mitford, Michigan, Oxford, Seven Ponds Lakes, The American Way of Death, The Undertaking, Thomas Lynch, Thomas Lynch & Sons Funeral Homes
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A Rose is a Rose By Any Other Name – Or Is it?
As California legalizes "physician aid in dying," we consider the progression of past terms: "physician assisted suicide" & "euthanasia"
To my surprise, as well as others closely watching California legislation, physician aid in dying became legal last week when Governor Brown signed “The End of Life Option Act.” It all happened quickly and unexpectedly behind closed doors. California became … Continue reading
When Art Meets Science with the Mission of Eliminating Breast Cancer Tumors
Modern artists explore other options to traditional medical science
We have all heard of the relationship between art and science. In fact, many a book has been written on who actually envisions the future first: art or science? The verdict seems to weigh heavily toward art creating the thoughts … Continue reading
Looking to the Past for Inspiration Today
Funeral wreaths are becoming as creatively unique as in yesteryears
As we all know well, funeral wreaths have long been a standard tradition. Sadly most of the ones created today by the floral industry have become too formulaic and uninspired. Case in point, when was the last time you actually … Continue reading
