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Tag Archives: Funerals
What is an Undertaker? An Interview with Patrick McNally: Part Two
Patrick McNally shares his insights on ritual, art and funerals
Today SevenPonds speaks with Patrick McNally, the inspired real-life funeral director behind the blog The Daily Undertaker, which explores ritual and art surrounding death and dying. In this second part of our two-part interview, Patrick discusses the significance of ritual and how … Continue reading
“I’m always relieved when someone is delivering a eulogy and I realize I’m listening to it.”
- George Carlin
Emma Kisiel Views Death Through an Unusual Lens
The photographer's At Rest series explores the uniquely human need for funerals
Imagine stopping at the side of the road to give a dead possum a funeral, complete with flowers and stones marking the burial site. Most of us would likely cringe at the thought, but photographer Emma Kisiel has made it … Continue reading
The Unique Funeral Customs of Various Filipino Ethnic Groups
An exploration into unique burial rites and customs practiced among different groups in the Philippines
When you hear the word “funeral,” your mind might drift to images of people gathering around the caskets or urns of lost loved ones, while delivering eulogies and culminating with either digging dirt for the grave or scattering the ashes … Continue reading
Imagine a Day when Funeral Homes, Morticians and Cemeteries Are Even Creepier than They Are Now
Ahh yes, consider what was and what is now
As the topic of death becomes more popular, I watch our morbid fascination with the macabre play out in the media. I also get concerned about the mental stronghold the funeral industry is retaining on our personal experiences with death. … Continue reading
“Harold and Maude” (1971) by Hal Ashby
A young man's obsession with death and how his chance relationship with a feisty elderly woman shows him the meaning of a full life
Harold and Maude is a 1971 dark comedic film, as well as a personal favorite of mine, based on a screenplay written by Colin Higgins. Higgins originally planned to direct it himself, but a test shoot left executives unimpressed, and Hal … Continue reading
