Tag Archives: California

Laid to Rest in the Bay

San Francisco Bay Popular for Scattering Cremation Remains
Posted on July 27, 2011 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Every month, the remains of hundreds of people are laid to rest in the San Francisco Bay. With the popularity of cremation pulling ahead of burial as a means for disposition of remains, the scattering of cremains (cremated remains) is becoming … Continue reading →

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Compassion and Choices to Participate in the Healthy Living Festival

End-of-life consulting and advocacy program to exhibit at annual Oakland Zoo event
Posted on July 13, 2011 by Liz Matsushita (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

by Elizabeth Matsushita (Contributor) Compassion & Choices of Northern California, an organization that provides free end-of-life consultations to the terminally ill and their families, will be participating in this year’s 8th Annual Healthy Living Festival at the Oakland Zoo this … Continue reading →

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Making Decisions about End of Life Care

New developments and new ways of looking at death are changing the way we make end-of-life decisions
Posted on June 22, 2011 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Healthcare decisions can be a major cause of stress for end-of-life patients and loved ones, particularly when they don’t fully understand their options or their rights. When patients don’t know their options, it is impossible to clearly convey their wishes … Continue reading →

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