Tag Archives: Celebration of Life

“Death” by Rainer Maria Rilke

Rilke’s beautiful funeral poem perfectly captures how precious and valuable life is -- in both the good times and the bad -- with its personification of death
Posted on March 9, 2015 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

For many of us, the busyness of our daily lives often leads to us taking our lives for granted. When someone we loved dearly dies, our grief and sorrow for his or her absence tends to trigger an urge deep … Continue reading →

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Our Weekly Tip: The Portrait Candle

A DIY portrait candle instantly personalizes a memorial ceremony or celebration of life
Posted on January 10, 2015 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Week: There’s a reason candles are (often) a staple of memorial or celebration-of-life ceremonies. The second you enter the place of ceremony, a candle draws you in with its subdued, quiet warmth. Creating a portrait candle … Continue reading →

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Our Weekly Tip: A Modern Memorial Wreath

Trade in flowers for something a little more contemporary at your next funeral: a memorial wreath of succulents
Posted on December 13, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Week: White flowers are the standard go-to for any memorial or celebration of life ceremony. But why not try something new? We particularly like the idea of creating a succulent wreath as a centerpiece or take-home … Continue reading →

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Our Weekly Tip: Decorations for Ash Scattering

Decorate the receptacle of your loved one to create a beautiful, personal memorial experience
Posted on November 29, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Week: Funerals, memorials, celebration of life ceremonies — they may be difficult to get through, but eventually you will be able to remember these events and take comfort in the love and support that abounded from … Continue reading →

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Our Weekly Tip: ‘Words of Wisdom’ Memorial Board

Create a beautiful memorial centerpiece by collecting the 'words of love' from someone who has died
Posted on November 1, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Week: There are days when the words of a co-worker, friend or even family member won’t suffice. Moments when we’re hurting and craving the comfort of a loved one who is no longer with us. In … Continue reading →

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Our Weekly Tip: Memorial Photo Album

Rethink the traditional photo album by creating a beautiful memorial album for a loved one
Posted on October 18, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Week: We’ve all experienced it. You’ll be dusting the impossible reaches of your bookshelf as it catches your eye: the old family photo album. It’s a bit of a relic — you probably only flip through it … Continue reading →

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