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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: Professional Advice
What is the Sacred Dying Foundation? An Interview with Megory Anderson
Bringing sacredness and a spiritual element to the end-of-life experience
Megory Anderson is the founder of the Sacred Dying Foundation, an organization designed to bring sacredness and a spiritual element to the end-of-life experience. She is a theologian, educator, liturgist and author of the books Sacred Dying: Creating Rituals for … Continue reading
What Does an Estate Plan Cover and How Do You Make One?
An interview with Attorney Joseph Ferrucci, Part One
Today SevenPonds speaks with Joseph Ferrucci, Attorney at Law P.C., whose San Francisco law office provides a full range of legal services relating to estate planning, estate administration, conservatorship and special needs, and real property. Editor’s Note: This interview has been … Continue reading
What is shrouding, natural burial, and the practice of Taharah?
An interview with Holly Blue Hawkins of Last Respects Consulting, Part Two
In this second part of a two-part interview, I sit down with Holly Blue Hawkins, founder of Last Respects Consulting (based in Aptos, California) to talk to her about natural burial, shrouding, and the practice of Taharah. Editor’s Note: … Continue reading
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How Do You Empower Your Loved Ones Before You Die?
An Interview with Holly Blue Hawkins of Last Respects Consulting, Part One
In this first part of a two part interview, I sit down with Holly Blue Hawkins, founder of Last Respects Consulting (based in Aptos, California) to talk to her about how to best empower our loved ones before we die. … Continue reading
What Is Conscious Dying?
An interview with hospice social worker, musician and conscious dying guide Deb Grant, Part Two
Today SevenPonds concludes our interview with Deb Grant, a hospice social worker, sound healing practitioner and conscious dying guide who provides soothing music at the bedsides of those who are nearing the end of life. A cancer survivor herself, Deb has a deep … Continue reading
How Can Music Help Ease Pain and Suffering at the End of Life?
An interview with hospice social worker and sound healing practitioner, Deb Grant, Part One
Today SevenPonds speaks with Deb Grant, a hospice social worker, sound healing practitioner and conscious dying guide who provides soothing music at the bedsides of those who are nearing the end of life. A cancer survivor herself, Deb has a … Continue reading
