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Tag Archives: End of life investigations
“Lightning Over Water” by Wim Wenders
Wim Wenders' documentary about filmmaker Nicholas Ray's final days
“Lightning Over Water” is a moving documentary about the final two months of cult film director Nicholas Ray’s life as he loses his battle to cancer. In April of 1979, Ray’s longtime friend and fan, much younger German director Wim … Continue reading
Kicking The Bucket: A Festival of Living and Dying
A two-week festival in Oxford contributes to the end-of-life conversation with a casual, refreshing celebration
At SevenPonds, we strive to open the conversation on death and dying—and we wholeheartedly support others who do the same. After all, we are just a part of a growing global community. This fall, Oxford-based Westmill Woodland Burial Ground is … Continue reading
Corruption and Incompetence in the Coroner’s Office
Many coroners do not provide quality end of life investigation
Massively controversial but often overlooked is the institution of the coroner. Inherited from Great Britain back in colonial days, the position originated as the King’s investigator who kept track of deaths and, more importantly, collected some last death taxes. Today … Continue reading
