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Tag Archives: Death
Our Weekly Tip: Understanding the Role of Executor of a Will
The executor's roles and responsibilities
Our Tip of the Week: A will is a personal statement clarifying your intentions about the distribution of your assets after your death. A will contains instructions for the executor of your will, who has the legal responsibility of administering your estate. If … Continue reading
What is Public Death Education? An Interview with Lea Rose
Australian psychotherapist, author and the founder of Living and Dying Well Counselling Centre is shifting cultural paradigms of dying
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Lea Rose, a clinical counselor and psychotherapist with over two decades of experience. She is the founder of the Living and Dying Well Counselling Centre in Melbourne, Australia, and the author of the book “Let’s Talk About … Continue reading
Children’s Grief Education Association Provides Needed Nurturing for Children and Adults
US-based association helps children, caregivers and professionals accept and process mortality
Loss and grief occur at every stage of life — as early as a child leaving the safety and warmth of the mother’s body. Loss of positive mirroring and attention, loss of the good graces of others, loss of one’s … Continue reading
Photographer Tom Philips “Dies” in Over 50 Places Around the World
"The Dead Photos" explores the tangible locality of death
“The Dead Photos” is a series of over 50 images taken all over the world in which photo artist Tom Philips has taken self-portraits of himself lying “dead.” Death is a universal, inescapable part of the human experience, yet intimately unique … Continue reading
What is Suicide Prevention? An Interview with Jennifer Lockman
How Centerstone Research Institute uses data to provide better behavioral health disorder care to prevent suicide
Today SevenPonds speaks with Jennifer D. Lockman, M.S., of the non-profit organization Centerstone Research Institute. Based in Tennessee and Indiana, CRI aims to improve the quality of care for behavioral health disorders, including those that often result in suicide. Together … Continue reading
Bios Incube Turns Your Loved One Into A Tree To Keep Close
New technology turns cremains into life after life
It is said that Mother Nature is the greatest artist. The folks at Bios Incube are using their creativity to help her show her best side. The Bios Incube system nurtures the growth of a tree from human or animal … Continue reading
