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Tag Archives: Death
Why Leave the Window Open? A Danish Death Tradition
We explore one of Denmark's long-running end-of-life traditions
When a loved one nears the end of his or her life in Denmark, a special tradition unfolds. It’s a simple act – a swift gesture that takes little effort, but says so very much: the opening of a window … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Afterlife, Danish, Danish death tradition, Death, Denmark, Northern countries, Scandinavia, Soul, Window Open tradition
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“Ol’ Man River” by The Beach Boys
The vocal version of the Beach Boys song is a calming, stripped-down version of a classic that makes a beautiful memorial song
No group harmonizes as well as the Beach Boys, whose songs have become American treasures thanks to their delicate and complex vocal arrangements. While the ‘Boys’ may be best known for hits like “God Only Knows” and “Good Vibrations,” their take … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
Tagged Beach Boy Vocals, Beach Boys, Death, Funeral Song, Memorial lyrics, Memorial Music, Memorial Song, Ol' Man River
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Man Ray & Modigliani’s Death Mask
How Man Ray's "Death Mask" becomes not only an homage to a man's life but also to the interconnected nature of creation and death
Man Ray (1890-1976) was the South Philadelphia-born artist who, after making a break for Europe, became one of the fathers of Dadaism in Paris’s creative hub. Meanwhile, the Italian Amedeo Clemente Modigliani (1884-1920) added to his oeuvre of modern paintings … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Dada, Death, Death mask, Man Ray, Modigliani, Modigliani Death, Surrealism
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Ponette (1996) by Jacques Doillon
Jacques Doillon's film explores the way a young girl handles the death of her mother
In the American trailer for French director Jacques Doillon‘s 1996 film “Ponette,” the narrator coolly clarifies that this “is not a film about death” but rather “the celebration of life.” By the end of the film, the viewer realizes that this … Continue reading
A Pop of Color: Greg Lundgren’s Urns
Seattle's Greg Lundgren on why new design is integral in modernizing the funeral industy
Urns are an end of life element that fall into a particular stereotype, or rather, expectation: to be constructed in that familiar hourglass form in a subdued, somber medium (ex. marble, bronze). But that’s not the case for Seattle’s Greg … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: A Modern Memorial Wreath
Trade in flowers for something a little more contemporary at your next funeral: a memorial wreath of succulents
Our Tip of the Week: White flowers are the standard go-to for any memorial or celebration of life ceremony. But why not try something new? We particularly like the idea of creating a succulent wreath as a centerpiece or take-home … Continue reading
