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Twenty Humorous Quotes About Funerals and Cemeteries
Humorists, comedians, and writers illuminate a serious topic with wit and wisdom
While death is typically associated with sadness and mourning, humor provides a unique perspective that allows us to approach the topic with a lighter step and gain a fresh understanding of our connection to mortality. Through the lens of laughter, … Continue reading
Posted in Laughter is Medicine
Tagged Funeral, Funny Quotes, Funny Quotes about Death, Laughter is Medicine
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Makaria: A Greek Orthodox Tradition with Ancient Roots
Explore the history and evolution of this unique repast tradition.
Within the strict formalities of a typical Greek Orthodox funeral, a tradition provides families with the opportunity to unwind. Makaria, an enduring Greek Orthodox funeral tradition, brings families and friends together to celebrate, share stories, and mourn their loved one … Continue reading
Architecture Firm HofmanDujardin Designed A New Kind Of Funeral Home
The funeral center is a welcomed deviation from your typical funeral space
Sometimes it takes a bit of personal loss for an urge to create to become a need. Michiel Hofman and Barbara Dujardin, founding partners of the Dutch architectural firm HofmanDujardin, used the death of a close friend as inspiration when … Continue reading
How Can Families Save Money With Home Funerals?
An interview with Shawnte Hardin, a funeral guide who helps families navigate the funeral process, Part Two
Today SevenPonds concludes our conversation with Shawnte Hardin, a funeral guide based in Akron, Ohio. Through his company, Celebration of Life Memorial Chapels, he helps families save money throughout the funeral process. From the initial handling of their loved one’s … Continue reading
Funeral and Burial Practices in Liberia
Even during the Ebola outbreak, Liberians insisted on proper burials for their loved ones
Honoring loved ones who have died is very important for the Liberian people. Though there are many regions in Liberia that have differing customs, there are certain beliefs and practices that are employed by many Liberians across the West African … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Africa, Burial, Burial Practices, Cultural Perspectives, Ebola, Ebola Outbreak, Funeral, Liberia, Liberian People, Mourning, West Africa
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The Tradition of the Spanish Funeral
Fast interment, above ground niches, remaining close to the body
Different countries have different funeral traditions. The Spanish funeral focuses, among other things, on a rapid burial or interment. Many deaths in Spain occur in the home. The sick person’s loved ones usually start to prepare for the death a … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Burial customs in Spain, Funeral, Funeral Director, Funeral home, Internment, Rosario, Spain, Spanish funerals, Tanatorio
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