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Tag Archives: Death
“Mama You Sweet” by Lucinda Williams
A beautiful memorial song that encapsulates the physical and emotional severity of a daughter’s grief and love for her mother
On her 2007 album, West, one of my favorite singer-songwriters, Lucinda Williams, released an intensely beautiful song about her love for her mother and her grief over her death called “Mama You Sweet.” “Mama You Sweet” starts with the repetition … Continue reading
How a Bride’s Photoshoot Helped Heal the Loss of a Fiancé
Janine's fiancé died just before their wedding — and she found a unique, powerful way to grieve
“I began to develop a plan,” explained Matt Adcock, “one that would involve a symbolic and ceremonial liberation from grief.” It’s important to understand that Adcock does not work in the funeral industry — nor does he work in counseling, … Continue reading
Breaking the Taboo of Death
A long journey from the grim reaper to current Death Cafes
If a person searches the word ‘death’, artists’ renditions of the Grim Reaper appear on the screen—each one depicting a similar figure of a haunting, skeleton figure, enshrouded in a black cloak, drawing us forward with his scythe. These images … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Black Plague, Day of the Dead, Death, Death Cafe, Death Cafes, Grim Reaper, taboo of Death
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Pomegranates Helping Alzheimer’s
Research shows pomegranates calm brain inflammation for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
According to the American Alzheimer’s Association, over 15.5 million people provided 17.7 billion hours of unpaid care to those suffering from the disease in 2013 alone. That adds up to over $200 billion of care – and doesn’t even tally … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
Tagged Aging, Alzheimer's, alzheimer's cure, Death, Dementia, Memory Loss, Parkinson's disease, Pomegranate, Punicalagin, Senior illness
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Before I Die: Communities in Conversation about Death
Candy Chang created the first "Before I Die" wall, which has now become a sensation worldwide
When American Candy Chang stumbled upon an abandoned house in her New Orleans neighborhood — grey, decrepit, windows in shambles — she had an idea. Rather than let the building decay, she saw the potential for an inspiring project that … Continue reading
Weekly Memorial Tip – Sands of Change
When planning a memorial, consider a craft that will symbolize the complexity of your grief and love
Weekly Memorial Tip: Shifting Sands Ritual Explore more of SevenPonds’ tips through the Practical Tips page, in which you can discover everything from memorial craft ideas to help with end-of-life planning. Memorial and celebration of life ceremonies find poignancy in … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
Tagged Craft, Death, DIY, Grief, Memorial, planning a memorial, Sand, Sands craft
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