Tag Archives: Caskets and Coffins

Crazy Coffins: An Innovative Approach to End-Of-Life Receptacles

A British coffin company exhibits their unique creations

In the Western hemisphere, the funereal aesthetic is somber, heavy — even a bit austere. Death is often a taboo subject, where people are loath to discuss end-of-life arrangements prior to the fact. Levity and celebration are not considered a … Continue reading

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”Death: It’s a Living” by CNBC

CNBC schedules a one-hour special "Death: It's a Living"

Tonight at 9pm ET/PT, CNBC is doing their first one-hour special documentary that takes an in-depth look at death as an industry.  In our society, the funeral industry business remains largely a mystery, and we hope CNBC’s “Death: It’s a Living” will demystify … Continue reading

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What is Green Burial? An Interview with Sam Mulgrew

SevenPonds talks to a monastic casket company

Trappist Caskets is a unique business, producing simple, elegant, ecologically minded caskets from company headquarters in Peosta, Iowa — which happens to be New Melleray Abbey, home of Catholic monks known as Cistercians. Below, manager Sam Mulgrew discusses the roles … Continue reading

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Why Traditional Coffins are Going Under

My Cameo Visit to Aurora Casket Co.

As we begin spreading the word about SevenPonds, it’s only natural we take a trip to Michigan (given that our business is named after the Seven Ponds lakes located there). We hit the Detroit area circuit just a week ago … Continue reading

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