Tag Archives: end of life ceremony

Belarusian Death Traditions: Funeral, Food & Family

Belarusian funeral traditions focus on two things: food and family
Posted on July 2, 2015 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Belarus is a country whose history and culture remains a mystery to many westerners. As a place nestled between Russia, the Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, Belarus also has a history as a divided country. Yet, it’s precisely this diversity … Continue reading →

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Our Weekly Tip: Making Sacred Space With Smoke

Smudge sticks -- bundles of herbs that burn slowly -- can help create a sacred space for a memorial service and end-of-life ceremony
Posted on May 2, 2015 by Greer Barker (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Week: Our sense of smell is directly connected to the emotional centers of our brains. The waft of smoke from a sweetly-scented herbal bundle can bring us out of our heads and into our bodies as we … Continue reading →

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Our Weekly Tip: Find Your Way With a Labyrinth

Labyrinths create a sacred container for end-of-life and memorial ceremonies
Posted on April 18, 2015 by Greer Barker (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our tip of the week: Labyrinths have been with us for thousands of years. The Reverend Lauren Artress uses labyrinths in ritual, and champions its use as a tool for emotional and spiritual healing in the grieving process. In a … Continue reading →

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Our Weekly Tip: 

DIY Memory Wreath

Create a unique memorial centerpiece with a photographic wreath
Posted on April 4, 2015 by Greer Barker (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Week: A centerpiece sets the emotional tone for a memorial service, end-of-life celebration or altar. Large-scale portraits are classic, but you can also create an intimate and dynamic centerpiece using multiple photographs arranged into a striking … Continue reading →

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Memorial Idea for Ashes: Flower Heart

Scatter the ashes of your loved one beside a heart shaped floral arrangement
Posted on July 26, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

3 Tips for Your Own Floral Heart Ceremony: It’s not uncommon to scatter or bury cremation ashes under a favorite tree. Instead of tossing a few flower stems, SevenPonds suggests a memorial idea of placing a heart shaped floral arrangement … Continue reading →

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