Tag Archives: Funeral



Adam Ruins Everything: How Funerals Completely Rip Us Off

Witty overview of modern funeral industry carries sobering message
Posted on February 3, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Adam Ruins Everything” videos are really catchy: fast-paced, clear, fact-checked, funny and enlightening. In the video “How Funerals Completely Rip Us Off,” our guide Adam takes us on a tour through the history of embalming and the funeral industry, illuminating … Continue reading →

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Ukrainian Funerary Traditions Reflect Pre-Christian Perspectives

Ukrainians preserve elements of proto-pagan traditions, despite colonial history and Christian influence
Posted on January 7, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The landmass known today as the Ukraine has a long history of colonization dating back to the Roman Empire, when early Christianity was introduced to the area. Despite this, Ukrainians have retained many of their traditions and ancestral beliefs, which … Continue reading →

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The Ancient Practice of Sky Burial

How the nomads of Mongolia return their loved ones to the universe
Posted on December 24, 2015 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

For thousands of years, the nomads of Mongolia have roamed the steppes of Central Asia, carrying their belongings and setting up their tents, called “gers,” on the harsh, inhospitable land. One of the last remaining nomadic cultures on Earth, these … Continue reading →

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”Mirror of the Sky” by Trevor Hall

Song about separation finds healing through remembrance
Posted on December 15, 2015 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Despite Trevor Hall’s young age, his song “Mirror of the Sky” reflects an old soul. The contemplative lyrics are a dialogue between Hall and his inner self, in which the songwriter asks, “Mirror of the sky, What is on your … Continue reading →

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Suspended Burials in China

A fascinating and beautiful tradition that left coffins suspended on cliff sides
Posted on December 10, 2015 by Augusta Wise (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

There are countless unique and fascinating burial and death traditions across the world. But one that is especially intriguing — and quite beautiful — is the practice of suspended burials. This form of “burial” was practiced by the Bo people of … Continue reading →

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“The Lonely Funeral” by Maarten Inghels and F. Starik

A documentary about how a Dutch poet and civil servant uphold the dignity of human life with "lonely funerals"
Posted on September 25, 2015 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

For the last 20 years, Ger “Gerry” Fritz, a civil servant living and working in Amsterdam, has been meticulously arranging three pieces of music, a chapel, and flowers for funerals that no one attends. Every year, between 15 and 20 … Continue reading →

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