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Category Archives: Professional Advice
What Do Trees and Hospice Centers Have in Common? An Interview with David Anthony Hall
Photographer David Anthony Hall reflects on his work's unique relationship with hospice centers -- as it turns out, we can learn a lot about death from a woodland outing
SevenPonds speaks with the Dublin-born, UK-based photographer David Anthony Hall. David’s work inspires its viewer to reflect upon his or her relationship with the natural world, and his sprawling photographs of woodlands have been recognized worldwide. But amongst his proudest … Continue reading
How Can a Care Manager Improve Quality of Life for Seniors? An Interview with Janet Brush
Janet Brush talks about how care managers can work with clients, family and friends to craft individualized care plans to increase the quality of life for seniors
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Janet Brush, who is the founder and managing director of Senior Alternatives — a company that is focused on providing comprehensive senior care to residents in the Bay Area. Janet has extensive experience in the field … Continue reading
How Does Hospice Improve Quality of Life? An Interview with Sheena Boyd
Sheena Boyd illuminates how hospice services can improve the quality of life for clients with terminal diagnoses
Today SevenPonds speaks with Sheena Boyd, a former UK hospice worker at St. John’s Hospice in central London. Boyd has had 10 years of hospice experience as a day services manager, where she would help clients maintain a quality of … Continue reading
What is Natural Burial? An Interview with Ed Bixby
Ed Bixby of Steelmantown Cemetery talks about what sparked his interest in natural burial and the specifics of natural burials and its differences from traditional burials
Today SevenPonds speaks with Ed Bixby, owner and operator since 2007 of Steelmantown Cemetery Green Burial Preserve in New Jersey. He is also the Vice-President of Green Burial Council International. Steelmantown Cemetery Green Burial Preserve is the only cemetery in … Continue reading
How Do You Accept Loss During The Holidays? An Interview with Dr. Paul Coleman
In this two-part interview, Dr. Paul Coleman talks about his latest book about accepting loss and ditching the five stages of grief
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Dr. Paul Coleman, a psychologist who recently wrote a book about loss called Finding Peace When Your Heart Is In Pieces: A Step-By-Step Guide to the Other Side of Grief, Loss and Pain. In part one of … Continue reading
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What is an Eco Funeral? An Interview with Deb Cairns
Deb Cairns of State of Grace in Auckland, New Zealand breaks down the home funeral experience
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Deb Cairns of State of Grace: Family Directed Funerals in Auckland, New Zealand. After her dear friend died of cancer, she was inspired to create in-home or family-directed funeral services that provide a “caring, compassionate and … Continue reading
