Tag Archives: German death traditions

Into the Woods

Natural German burials rooted in traditional places
Posted on March 19, 2015 by Greer Barker (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Were you to walk into one of FriedWald’s EcoEternity forests in Germany, you may not necessarily know that you had entered a green burial site. No headstones to be seen, no large tombs proclaiming the importance of the interred. You … Continue reading →

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Zuckerkuchen: The German Funeral Cake

Reflecting on the traditional German funeral cake, Zuckerkuchen
Posted on December 4, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The mention of German food may entice images of bratwurst, beer and sauerkraut galore – but there’s one specialty from Deutschland that holds a special place amongst its inhabitants because it represents the inextricable bond between life and death. Sound … Continue reading →

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