Tag Archives: California

How Can a Celebrant Assist Grieving Loved Ones with Planning Memorial Services? An Interview with Lissin Lev Chaya

Lissin Lev Chaya shares the advantages and challenges of having a celebrant plan memorial services
Posted on July 19, 2014 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

Today SevenPonds speaks with Lissin Lev Chaya, a certified life-cycle celebrant. Currently based in Pacifica, California, she received her training and certification from the Celebrant Foundation and Institute. She has been performing rituals and ceremonies for over 20 years. Today, … Continue reading →

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Should You Consider Organ Donation? An Interview with Marisa Hemenez

Marisa Hemenez of the California Transplant Donor Network speaks with us about the importance of planning ahead for organ donation
Posted on July 12, 2014 by Kimberly Lane (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today SevenPonds speaks with Marisa Hemenez who works as a Family Care Services Educator for the California Transplant Donor Network (CTDN) in Oakland. Marisa has extensive experience in and has worked with counseling families as they deal with loved ones … Continue reading →

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Monday Hearts for Madalene

Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of love
Posted on May 19, 2014 by Christopher Hewitt (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

It’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death. The project’s origins take us to 2005: the moment Page Hodel encountered … Continue reading →

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Monday Hearts for Madalene

Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of love
Posted on May 12, 2014 by Christopher Hewitt (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

It’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death. The project’s origins take us to 2005: the moment Page Hodel encountered … Continue reading →

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Monday Hearts for Madalene

Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of love
Posted on May 5, 2014 by Christopher Hewitt (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

It’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death. The project’s origins take us to 2005: the moment Page Hodel encountered … Continue reading →

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Monday Hearts for Madalene

Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of love
Posted on April 28, 2014 by Christopher Hewitt (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

It’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death. The project’s origins take us to 2005: the moment Page Hodel encountered … Continue reading →

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