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3 Gems of Wisdom on Planning for Death & a Home Funeral

Home funeral guide and End of Life Consultant Sally Shannon’s on home funeral planning
Posted on April 12, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Sally Shannon’s three tips on planning for death and home funerals: 1) Know Yourself: Be clear about why you are making the choice for a home funeral, whether your values are spiritual, political, financial, etc., and consider the tasks that … Continue reading →

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What is the ‘Simple’ Approach to Funeral Planning? An Interview with Poppy Mardall of Poppy’s Funerals

Poppy Mardall founded Poppy's Funerals with a clear mission: to make funeral planning simple, personal and affordable
Posted on April 12, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today, SevenPonds speaks with funeral director Poppy Mardall of Poppy’s Funerals, which serves the Greater London area and beyond. Poppy’s company provides funeral services that are all rooted in one concept: simplicity. This virtue can be seen in every aspect … Continue reading →

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Balinese Funeral Ceremony

Part one of Bali’s intricate end-of-life ceremonies
Posted on November 29, 2012 by Katie Ryan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Bali, one of 33 provinces in Indonesia, is not only an exotic tourist destination but also home to the majority of Hindus in that country—92% to be precise.  Along with this factoid comes a wealth of cultural knowledge that details … Continue reading →

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