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Tag Archives: Death
Cryonics: the future of burial
Entering the futuristic burial of cryonics
Exploring different cultures, and different beliefs when it comes to burials and end of life, is endlessly intriguing. Among modern individuals, there is a cultural trend called cryonics. Cryonics is the process of freezing someone who has died, with hopes … Continue reading
A Community of Cremation Vessels: Cloud of Stars by Zhufei Zhufei
Chinese architecture blends technology with tradition in this columbarium
Today, social media technologies pervade our culture, setting the tone for the way we choose to experience life. So why not tailor technology to accommodate the ways we choose to experience death? Design for Death finalist Zhufei Zhufei is one … Continue reading
Healing Touches: Planning a Memorial or Funeral
Comforting, creative touches to add to your memorial planning checklist
1) Celebrate Color The traditional funeral color scheme may be black on black (maybe grey), but your loved one experienced a unique and vibrant life – so why not bring some color into their service? Why not plan a memorial … Continue reading
Friedhof for All: Austria’s Modern Islamic Cemetery
Bernardo Bader Architects integrates traditional Islamic motifs that speak to life and death in their cemetery design
Though Islam may not be one of the most predominant religions in Austria, the presence of the Muslim community holds a special cultural presence in the country. In 2012, a striking Islamischer Friedhof (Islamic cemetery) came to life through the … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Alps, Austria, Bernardo Bader Architects, Burial ground, Cemetery, Death, Islam, Islamic architecture, Islamischer, Islamischer Friedhof, Muslim, Vorarlberg
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Flower Power: Oils for Loss and the Stages of Grief
Oils to aid the stages of grief both during and after a memorial
5 Tips to Heal from a Loss with Floral Oils: Overlooking the effects a loss can have on our emotional and physical well-being is not an uncommon scenario. But in the middle of the flurry that is prepping for a … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
Tagged Aromatherapy, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Death, Essential oil, Essential Oils, Flower, Flower Oils, Flower Power, Geranium, Grief, Grieving, Health, Heart, Lavender, Lavender oil, Loss, Loss of a Loved One, Oil therapy, Rose, Stages of Grief
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In Living Color: India’s Holi Festival
The "Festival of Colors" in India teaches us about life, death and letting go.
When the moon waxes full in the first days of March, it’s an sign for Indians that Springtime is coming. And the days following this first full moon mark the arrival of one the India’s most colorful festivals: Holi. Otherwise … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged acceptance, Death, Festival of Colors, Hindu, Holi, India, India's, Indian, Letting go, Life
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