Tag Archives: Cremation

Balinese Funeral Ceremony

Part one of Bali’s intricate end-of-life ceremonies
Posted on November 29, 2012 by Katie Ryan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Bali, one of 33 provinces in Indonesia, is not only an exotic tourist destination but also home to the majority of Hindus in that country—92% to be precise.  Along with this factoid comes a wealth of cultural knowledge that details … Continue reading →

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Photography Examines the Relationship Between Life and Death

Photographer Alex Forsyth investigates self-preservation and self-representation through "This Here Now"
Posted on November 25, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Brooklyn-based photographer Alex Forsyth investigates life, death and aging with her project This Here Now, which includes three series of images. According to the artist’s profile at artistswanted.org, the project “investigates our failure in self-preservation and self-representation when working against … Continue reading →

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How to Scatter Cremation Ashes at Sea — An Interview with Dave Gallegioni

The owner of a popular San Francisco ash scattering at sea service discusses his business
Posted on November 3, 2012 by Antal Polony (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Dave Gallegioni is the Captain of the Dolce Vita 3, and the owner of the San Francisco based, family-owned and operated SF Bay Boat Memorials, which charters out to families and individuals who want to scatter their loved ones ashes … Continue reading →

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Hinduism: How the World’s Oldest Religion Is Not, Strictly Speaking, a Religion

Hindu death rituals are carefully defined and lovingly observed
Posted on August 30, 2012 by Antal Polony (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Every culture, and every person within that culture, has a different way of dealing with death. A different set of rules, beliefs, practices, personal and societal rituals, strategies for dealing with the inevitable trauma and equally inevitable aftermath. Hinduism, the … Continue reading →

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What is Ash Scattering? An Interview with Gary Trovinger

How scattering ashes from the air can make beautiful and lasting memories for a family
Posted on July 7, 2012 by Liz Matsushita (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The popularity of cremation continues to increase in the United States, and as it does, we’re seeing more and more creative and meaningful options for cremation ash disposition. Gary Trovinger is the owner and pilot of SCATTERINGS, a Bay Area-based … Continue reading →

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What is a columbarium? An Interview with Emmitt Watson

How the San Francisco Columbarium captures life and death through the cremation urn niche
Posted on June 2, 2012 by Antal Polony (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Emmitt Watson has been the caretaker of the Neptune Society’s San Francisco Columbarium for over 25 years, and has gathered the stories to match the years. He has seen this unique and historic landmark through a dramatic renovation, from a … Continue reading →

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