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Losing Her Constant:
A woman loses her father: an ever-present force of strength and stability in her life. -
Sky Lanterns Bear Wishes and Remembrance into Night Sky:
Festival provides a unique way to celebrate the new year and release deep emotions -
”The Snow Sister” Directed by Cecilie Askeland Mosli:
A heart-shattering Christmas movie about loss, family trauma and letting go
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Category Archives: Practical Tips
Our Annual 7 Holiday Gifts for Someone Who Is Grieving 2019
SevenPonds offers gift suggestions that comfort and soothe the pain of loss
For many of us, the holidays bring joy and the chance to reflect on the past year, savor time with loved ones and welcome the coming year. But people who have recently lost someone special can find this time of … Continue reading
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Our Monthly Tip: Repurpose a Lost Loved One’s Vintage Jewelry
Honor them this holiday season by upcycling a few of their favorite things
Our Tip of the Month Not all of your lost loved one’s jewelry collection was made up of costly pieces thought to be” worth” passing down to the next generation. So why not upcycle their less expensive fashion jewelry into … Continue reading
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Our Monthly Tip: How to Create Personalized Memorial Luminaries
Customized luminaries bring back special memories
Our Tip of the Month The bronze and golden hues of an autumn landscape remind us how beautiful the end of a season can be. By night time, fall memorial luminaries — also called little lanterns — can add a … Continue reading
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Our Monthly Tip: Invite Friends And Family To Scatter Ashes
Include funeral guests in your ash scattering ritual
Our Tip of the Month Consider giving funeral guests the opportunity to participate in the scattering of cremated remains. By inviting guests to scatter ashes, you make the service participatory in a new way. Sharing in the experience can be … Continue reading
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Our Monthly Tip:Celebrate Your Loved One with a Beach Memorial & Ash Scattering
For someone who loved the ocean, a memorial dinner at the beach is a fitting celebration of life
Our Tip of the Month The ocean is a place of comfort for many people — a natural landscape that promotes a sense of serenity and inner calm. Our connection to water is so deep and so universal, in fact, … Continue reading
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Our Monthly Tip: Decorate a Place Setting and Chair For Your Loved One’s Memorial Service
Decorating a place setting and chair is an easy and powerful way to ensure their spirit is with you as you celebrate their life
Our Tip of the Month A unique idea for a memorial service or celebration of life is to decorate a place setting and empty chair in honor of your loved one’s spirit. While the empty chair is a strong reminder … Continue reading