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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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Category Archives: Practical Tips
Our Weekly Tip: Using Social Media as a Touching Memorial
Give your loved ones a space to remember your life the way you want on Facebook
Our Tip of the Week: Many of us spend hours every day online. What happens to our social media accounts after we die? What you might not know is that you get to choose. Popular websites such as Facebook, Twitter … Continue reading
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Tagged Facebook, Facebook options post death, Memorial, memorial page, New Facebook Options, Social Media, Twitter, Youtube
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Our Weekly Tip: Turn Your Grief to the Sun
Release your grief when a loved one dies with a simple group gesture
Our Tip of the Week: The stages of grief vary in their nature for everyone, but at some point, the need for expression of that grief becomes vital, whether those surviving the loved one are aware of it or not. … Continue reading
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Tagged Dealing with death, Grief, Grieving, Release of grief, Stages of Grief, weekly tips
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Our Weekly Tip: “Hearts Intertwined” Memorial Decoration
This traditional Danish heart craft is a sweet, easy project to embark upon for your next memorial ceremony
Our Tip of the Week: The Danish have long made heart shaped ornaments that deliver a homey warmth to any setting — and we think they’d be perfect for a memorial or celebration of life ceremony. Not only is the … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: A Lesson Learned from MLK on Creating a Will
We take a look at the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose lack of a will created ongoing tension in his family.
Our Tip of the Week: We’re a big fan of O’Grady Law Group’s Estate Planning newsletter (subscribe by e-mailing john@ogradylaw.com) at SevenPonds. In anticipation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, their most recent newsletter highlighted a little known fact of … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Celebrate Their Stories
Create a reflective space for your memorial ceremony with this walkable photo album
Our Tip of the Week: When you’re planning a memorial ceremony, it can be difficult to pick the right photos of a loved one. Each life is rich and complex, which is why we think this walkable photo album craft … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Your Grief, Your Clean Slate
Create a chalkboard wall as a place of self-expression during the stages of grief
Our Tip of the Week: A chalkboard wall opens up a new creative space in your home — something that can be especially useful for those in the stages of grief. Write down words of frustration or inspiration, a loved … Continue reading
