Tag Archives: Death and Dying

“Natura Morta”: The Photography of Maria Ionova-Gribina

Lovingly posed dead animals reflect an artist’s childhood memories
Posted on February 7, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

As was the case for so many of us, Russian photographer Maria Ionova-Gribina’s first encounters with death were accidental — chance meetings with dead animals as she played with her brother in the woods near her childhood home. Fueled by … Continue reading →

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Our Weekly Tip: Water-Soluble and Eco-Friendly Urns for Cremated Ashes

The environmentally friendly option for water scattering and burial of your loved one's cremains
Posted on February 6, 2016 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Week: If you’d like to do a water scattering or burial of your loved one’s ashes, there are a number of water-soluble and eco-friendly cremation urns available. Rather than actually having to pour out the remains, … Continue reading →

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Can Aromatherapy and Reiki Help with Terminal Illness and End-of-Life Care? An Interview With Heather Michet, Part One

How aromatherapy and reiki promote healing through nature
Posted on January 30, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

Today SevenPonds is speaking with Heather Michet, a Registered Aromatherapist, Essential Oil Therapist and Reiki Master from Sandy, Oregon. The owner of Iris Healing Arts, Heather is a former civil engineer who transformed her personal interest in natural healing into … Continue reading →

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“Alas, I am dying beyond my means.”

- Oscar Wilde
Posted on January 29, 2016 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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Important Changes to California’s POLST Law

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants can now sign end-of-life orders
Posted on January 27, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

As of Jan. 1, 2016, nurse practitioners and physician assistants acting under the supervision of a physician are authorized under California’s newly enacted Assembly Bill 637 to sign Physician’s Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment forms. Also known as POLST, the … Continue reading →

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“Death does not wait to see if things are done or not done.”

- Kularnava
Posted on January 26, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds
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