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Tag Archives: Green Burial
Restoring Coral Reefs through Sea Burial
Eternal Reefs rebuild ecosystems with cremated remains
From pyramids to space burial, technology informs the rituals by which we memorialize our losses. Now we can do so while simultaneously restoring fragile, diminishing ecosystems. Imagine literally turning death into vibrant, dense sea life with layers of coral and schools … Continue reading
Elegant Garments for A Green Burial
Designer Pia Interlandi creates beautiful biodegradable funeral clothes
Pia Interlandi is a fashion designer who has chosen to rethink the design of clothing for the dead. Her garments are specifically designed for green burial occasions. A new movement many are unaware of, green burial, also know as natural … Continue reading
What is a Home Funeral? Reclaiming the Lost Art of Caring for the Dead and Having a Funeral at Home
SevenPonds is proud to introduce our readers to an amazing conference on home funerals and green burial
The home funeral has proven to be a re-emerging trend, as more and more people are making moves to reclaim the lost art of dying at home.The home funeral offers an alternative to the act of transporting a loved one … Continue reading
What is Natural Death Care and Green Burial? An Interview with Shari Wolf
Funeral director Shari Wolf explores the benefits of choosing natural death services over other funeral options
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Shari Wolf. Shari is the founder of Natural Grace Funerals, which provides natural, eco-conscious death care options in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. As the president and funeral director of Natural Grace, Shari believes … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Cremation, Death care industry, End-of-Life Planning, Funeral, Funeral Director, Funeral home, Funeral Options, Green Burial, Green death, Los Angeles Funerals, Natural burial, Natural Death Services, Natural Grace Funerals, Orange County Funeral Services, Shari Wolf
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An Urn for Cremation Burials in Water
Agnes Hegedus designs an urn around an ancient -- yet eco-friendly -- tradition
We at SevenPonds have been bookmarking many of Designboom’s “Design for Death” inventions. The competition featured 2,050 designers from nearly 100 countries, each with unique designs for coffins and cremation vessels. Hungary’s Agnes Hegedus was a standout in the “Wrapping … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Burial, Cremation, Designboom, Eco-Friendly, Green Burial, Urn
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What Is a Sea Burial? An Interview with Captain Brad White
A new look at the old tradition of burials at sea
Captain Brad White is the founder of New England Burials At Sea – also known as National Burials At Sea – which is used by the Navy, EPA and many funeral homes across America. New England Burials At Sea is an innovative and contemporary way … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged ash scattering, Burials at Sea, Green Burial, New England, New England Burials at Sea, Professional Advice, Sea Burial, Sea Burials
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What Is a Sea Burial? An Interview with Captain Brad White
