WELCOME TO OUR BLOG
Welcome to the SevenPonds.com blog – a community-driven extension of SevenPonds.com! I hope you find comfort and community in the resources and stories featured here. I’m always happy to hear from readers and can be reached at suzette@sevenponds.com.
FEATURED
-
Final Messages of the Dying: Finding meaning in metaphors and symbolic language -
Will I Die in Pain?: For patients living with a terminal illness, the fear of pain is very real -
When A Child Has A Terminal Illness: Reflections on a short, full life, part two
-
Categories
Tag Archives: Dying Alone
What Happens When You Die Alone in New York?
Investigators unravel the mystery of George Bell's life
You might be surprised to hear that dying alone isn’t an entirely uncommon event in New York City. Its dense population attracts socialites as much as it does those who want to be left alone in complete anonymity, becoming just … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Cremation, Dying Alone, George Bell, Living Will, Medical examiner, New York City, The New York Times
2 Comments
Beautiful Funeral Song: “Morningside” by Neil Diamond
This hauntingly beautiful song paints a picture of the lasting gift an elderly man, who died alone, gave his children
In 1972, Neil Diamond released a very touching song he wrote called “Morningside” on his album, Moods. “Morningside” was heavily inspired by Neil Diamond’s own reflections about his grandparents’ deaths. In his own words, “Morningside is a very sad song. … Continue reading
