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“Departing: Death and the Art of Dying” by Miko Nincic
The documentary is a primer for anyone interested in the topics of death and dying
Anyone who follows us at SevenPonds knows that ideas, conversations and beliefs about death and dying are multi-faceted. There’s so much to discuss regarding the wide range of topics. Sometimes it helps to have a primer for most of those … Continue reading
“Confessions Of A Funeral Director” by Caleb Wilde
The book is a personal narrative about the funeral industry and the author's individual journey with life and death
Caleb Wilde is a sixth-generation funeral director who was initially leery about following in his father’s footsteps and continuing the family business. Wilde details this journey and much more in his book “Confessions Of A Funeral Director: How the Business … Continue reading
“From Here To Eternity: Traveling The World In Search Of The Good Death,” by Caitlin Doughty
Author Caitlin Doughty traveled the world to see how other cultures care for their loved ones who have died
“From Here To Eternity” by Caitlin Doughty is a fascinating look at funerary practices from around the world. Doughty, herself a funeral home owner, was inspired to witness how death is dealt with in other cultures. She wanted to show … Continue reading
Dying Around the Holidays
Reframing the memory of death on a special day
“Please don’t let him die on my birthday!” “If he dies on Christmas, I will never be able to celebrate again!” It’s hard enough that someone we love is dying. It can seem even worse when they are dying around … Continue reading
Why Does Earlier Hospice Care Improve the End of Life?
Palliative care professionals believe terminally ill people wait too long to sign up for hospice
A study performed by the Yale School of Medicine suggests that receiving hospice care earlier in your disease process can improve the quality of the end of your life. Right now, many people are admitted to hospice within a few … Continue reading
