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Honoring Seniors, Caregivers: Inside the Vision of Carehaus:
Carehaus is revolutionizing senior living with affordable apartments that house caregivers and seniors under one roof -
“In Case You Don’t Live Forever” by Ben Platt:
Melodic ballad honors those who’ve come before us -
Our Monthly Tip: Make an “In Case of Death” File to Ease Loved One’s Grief:
How preparing for your own death can be the ultimate act of love
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Tag Archives: Death planning
Our Weekly Tip: 11 Immediate Priorities When Settling An Estate
Reduce stress by using this SevenPonds checklist to settle a loved one's estate after death
Our Tip of the Week: Settling an estate is complicated enough to understand without the complexities of loss and bereavement that often accompany this trying and necessary responsibility. Settling an estate involves a lot of paper work, so it’s beneficial … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: The Excuses of Estate Planning
How a simple exercise in self-honesty can jump-start your estate plan
Our Tip of the Week: Procrastination is often the product of excuses: “I can do it later,” or “I don’t need to do A now because B is more pressing,” etc. And it’s just this train of thought that can … Continue reading
What is an Eco Funeral? An Interview with Deb Cairns, Part One
Deb Cairns of State of Grace in Auckland, New Zealand breaks down the home funeral experience
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Deb Cairns of State of Grace: Family Directed Funerals in Auckland, New Zealand. After her dear friend died of cancer, she was inspired to create in-home or family-directed funeral services that provide a “caring, compassionate and … Continue reading
Americans Lacking in Advance Directives for End of Life Planning
Why do so few Americans have an advance directive when preparing for death?
Making end of life preparations will not only provide you with a death as dignified and uncomplicated as possible: it will also give your family peace of mind. A part of planning for our shared, inevitable fate of death means … Continue reading