Tag Archives: Burial options

Beyond the Rainbow Bridge: Exploring Shared Burial of Pets and Owners

Human-pet co-burial is more common than you might think
Posted on October 19, 2023 by Erin Fleming (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The bond between humans and their pets is a special and enduring connection that transcends words. For centuries, animals have been cherished members of our families, offering companionship, comfort, and unwavering loyalty. It’s no wonder that many people want to … Continue reading →

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Annang Funeral Tradition as Rite of Passage

The Annang people of Nigeria understand "good death" as transition to status of ancestor
Posted on May 26, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The Annang people of Southeastern Nigeria consider death to be natural only when someone dies of old age, according to Dominic Umoh, Ph.D., a lecturer at the University of Agriculture in Makurd, Nigeria. If someone dies young from disease or … Continue reading →

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Coffin or Batmobile? The Work of Gregor Haiduk

Haiduk's controversial coffins raise a pertinent question: are there unspoken rules on how we ought to be buried?
Posted on January 4, 2015 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“To me, for example, a coffin is more than just a container fulfilling certain standards,” says Polish-born designer Gregor Haiduk. Haiduk has long been designing coffins that challenge our conception of what a traditional coffin ought to be; his visions … Continue reading →

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