Category Archives: Professional Advice

How Can Music Provide Comfort in End of Life? An Interview with Kieran Schnabel, Part One

A music thanatologist talks about providing comfort at the end of life

Today is an interview with Kieran Schnabel, a music thanatologist with SacredFlight (a not-for-profit charitable organization of certified music thanatologists). Kieran is located in Oregon, and grew up practicing and studying music. He is now a full time music thanatologist, and was … Continue reading

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Why is Death Midwifery Important? An Interview with Pashta MaryMoon, Part One

A Canadian Death Midwife shares a lifetime of insight

Today in this interview, SevenPonds speaks with Pashta MaryMoon, Death Midwife at Journeys Beyond, and co-founder of CINDEA (Canadian Integrated Network of Death Education and Alternatives). Pashta lives and works in Victoria, BC, Canada.  Juniper: What is a Death Midwife? … Continue reading

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How Do You Help Someone Turn a Life Story Into a Memoir? An Interview with Francine Brevetti

Legend Crafter's founder talks about ghostwriting a memoir

Today in the first part of a two-part interview, SevenPonds speaks with Francine Brevetti of Legend Crafter from her home in San Francisco, California. Francine is a biographer, ghostwriter, book coach, journalist and author of two books: Fabulous Fior: Over … Continue reading

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How Do You Recover After the Loss of a Child? An Interview with Carol Kearns

Retired psychologist Carol Kearns talks about losing her daughter, Kristen, at age seven

Today SevenPonds speaks with Carol Kearns, a retired psychologist who specialized in recent loss issues. Carol lost her own daughter, Kristen, when her daughter was seven years old, and has since dedicated her life to helping others through crisis and sudden … Continue reading

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What is DNA Banking? An Interview with Jeff Harbeson, Part One

The DNA Memorial offers the bereaved a chance to keep the DNA of their dead loved ones close and accessible for future medical advances

Today SevenPonds speaks with Jeff Harbeson, the CEO of CG Labs in Ontario, Canada, and the founder of Family Choice Funerals and Cremations, a Virginia-based company with a vision of becoming the only six sigma operating platform and franchise funeral … Continue reading

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How Can You Care for a Loved One Immediately after Death? An Interview with Susan Oppie

One Washcloth offers a simple, moving way for the bereaved to care for one who has died

Today SevenPonds speaks with Susan Oppie of One Washcloth. Susan has been in the medical field for over 19 years and has worked as everything from a Home Health Aide for the Visiting Nurse Association of Boston to working extensively … Continue reading

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