Category Archives: Practical Tips

Our Weekly Tip: Memorial Photo Album

Rethink the traditional photo album by creating a beautiful memorial album for a loved one
Posted on October 18, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Week: We’ve all experienced it. You’ll be dusting the impossible reaches of your bookshelf as it catches your eye: the old family photo album. It’s a bit of a relic — you probably only flip through it … Continue reading →

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Our Weekly Tip: A Recipe for Reflection

Family recipes printed on tea towels become a thoughtful gift for those at a memorial ceremony or celebration of life
Posted on October 11, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Week: Loved ones may be survived by the work they’ve devoted themselves to and the places they adored; the people they’ve loved and been loved by. But they also remain with us in a much more … Continue reading →

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Our Weekly Tip: Memorial at Sea

Scatter the ashes of a loved one - or simply hold a beautiful memorial - beside the sea
Posted on October 4, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of The Week: Celebrate the life of a loved one by scattering their ashes out to sea, or simply holding a gathering in honor of their memory by a body of water. The atmosphere offers a calm, serene mood … Continue reading →

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Our Weekly Tip: Guided Imagery Grief Healing

Guided imagery can be a useful tool for those in the stages of grief
Posted on September 27, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of The Week: One of the most important aspects of the grieving process includes not only evaluating our relationships with those who will help us heal, but the relationship we have with ourselves. Sometimes it can be more … Continue reading →

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Our Weekly Tip: A Glowing Sky Lantern Release for a Nighttime Celebration of Life Ceremony

Guests symbolically release floating sky lanterns as a final farewell
Posted on September 20, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Credit: onewed.com Our Tip of the Week: Consider a breathtaking experience of symbolically releasing floating sky lanterns at the memorial service you’re planning. Guests can collectively take part in this unforgettable experience of celebrating the life of your most loved … Continue reading →

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Weekly Tip—Settling Foreign Property after Death

Understand the laws that could alter the intentions you have for a foreign property after death
Posted on September 13, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

When we think about end-of-life plans – settling an estate, finding an estate lawyer – we think of our home base. But what about the individuals who have the burden of estate planning for a foreign property? What will become of their … Continue reading →

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