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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
Memorial Celebration: Paper Heart Decoration Idea
A touching decoration when event planning for funerals
Celebration of Life Planning: The DIY Heart Decoration These DIY memorial hearts make a tender addition to a celebration of life ceremony. Here’s how to make one: 1) The Perfect Paper: Whether or not you want the heart’s paper to … Continue reading
The Paddle Out: Grief & Healing After Death
A ceremonial “Paddle Out” can bring peace during the grieving process
Paddle Out: 3 Tips for a Cathartic Grieving Ceremony Certain stages of the grieving process can feel like trudging through mud. You motivate yourself to move one foot forward, only to end up in grief that feels just as heavy … Continue reading
Estate Planning After Death: The Questions to Ask
How to settle an estate after death? Let your inquisitiveness be an asset in the process
Practical Tips: The Trickier Questions of Estate Planning Understanding how to settle an estate after death can feel like opening a batch of Russian dolls—you find one problem, question or concern after another. SevenPonds has spoken to many estate planning … Continue reading
Planning a Life Celebration: Memorial Runner
Planning a ceremony of life memorial? Celebrate your loved one by sharing their experiences with a "memory runner"
A Memory Runner to Reflect the Good Times: Planning a ceremony of life memorial? The experience can offer an intimate time for friends and family members to remember the best (and most difficult) of times with your loved one. What … Continue reading
Healing with Craft: A Sachet for the Stages of Grief
A DIY sachet can bring comfort and warmth during the grieving process
No two people grieve alike. During the stages of grief, some crave outlets of creative expression while others prefer quiet reflection; some experience the stages of grief relatively quickly, while others take years to step back into a ‘normal’ life. … Continue reading
Memorial Planning Ideas: The Memory Jar
Pay homage to your loved one at a memorial with this meaningful memory jar
Practical Tips for Memorial Planning: The Memorial Memory Jar Looking for a unique way to memorialize a loved one’s life? When planning a memorial service, consider asking guests to bring something small to put in a memory jar as remembrance. … Continue reading
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