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“Nothing Gold Can Stay” by Robert Frost:
A reflection on the transient nature of precious things -
Composting Bodies Is Now Legal in a Dozen States: Honoring Earth Day with a new kind of return to nature -
“Hand to Earth” by Andy Goldsworthy: Goldsworthy’s work using natural, found resources can serve as inspiration for incorporating art into loss
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Tag Archives: Commemorating the Dead
Our Weekly Tip: Create An Altar or Meditation Space to Keep Memories Alive
A physical place to remember creates context for groundlessness
Our Tip of the Week: The experience of bereavement (literally, to be torn apart) often comes with a sense of groundlessness — like the rug has been pulled out from under your feet, throwing you into a free-fall where your … Continue reading
Vietnamese Funeral Food Customs and Superstitions
An exploration into the various food customs and superstitions in Vietnamese funerals
For the Vietnamese, food plays a major role in funeral traditions, both for the person who has died and his or her surviving loved ones. The traditions commence with how the body is prepared for the visitors expected during the … Continue reading
