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Category Archives: Lending Insight
“The Merry Burial Compendium” by Glenn Allen Cheney
A short book of facts and (maybe) a little fiction about death through the ages
Last year, SevenPonds posted an article written by Glenn Alan Cheney, a Trustee of the Connecticut Green Burial Grounds in Hamden, Connecticut. Mr. Cheney is the author of the Merry Burial Blog and a number of books on a fascinating … Continue reading
“When You Die You Will Not Be Scared to Die” by Lindsay Tunkl
Contemporary meditations that set you free from the fear of death
“When you die you will not be scared to die,” by author and artist Lindsay Tunkl is a book that gets you thinking about dying in a way you have never experienced before. The words easily tap right into your ethos … Continue reading
“Passing On” produced by Arizona Public Media
A brave and practical look at end-of-life conversations
While 92 percent of Americans say it’s important to discuss their wishes for end-of-life care, only 32 percent have had such a conversation, according to a national survey taken this year. The documentary “Passing On,” narrated by NPR journalist Scott Simon, … Continue reading
“Confessions Of A Funeral Director” by Caleb Wilde
The book is a personal narrative about the funeral industry and the author's individual journey with life and death
Caleb Wilde is a sixth-generation funeral director who was initially leery about following in his father’s footsteps and continuing the family business. Wilde details this journey and much more in his book “Confessions Of A Funeral Director: How the Business … Continue reading
“The Memory Box: A Book About Grief” by Joanna Rowland
A children's picture book that offers coping strategies for young children dealing with grief and loss
“The Memory Box: A Book About Grief,” written by Joanna Rowland and illustrated by Thea Baker, is a short children’s book that tenderly and simply helps the reader connect with their feelings in the wake of loss. The book gently introduces the … Continue reading
“The Nurse with the Purple Hair,” Directed by Sean Cunningham
An inspiring documentary about hospice by a director famous for his horror films
“The Nurse with the Purple Hair” is a heartwarming documentary about what it’s like to be a hospice worker and care for people at the end of their lives. Directed by Sean Cunningham of “Friday the 13th” fame, its “star” … Continue reading
