Tag Archives: Green Burial

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
Posted on September 28, 2013 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

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 →

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An Urn for Cremation Burials in Water

Agnes Hegedus designs an urn around an ancient -- yet eco-friendly -- tradition
Posted on September 15, 2013 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

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 →

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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
Posted on August 31, 2013 by Oz Litvac (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

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 →

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What is Green Burial? An Interview with Chris Woodcock

Upholding the health and majesty of nature through a green burial process
Posted on June 22, 2013 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

We spoke with Chris Woodcock of the White Eagle Memorial Preserve, a trustee and founding member of the green burial site. Established in Washington state in 2008, White Eagle hopes to make “each gravesite an opportunity to nourish [the earth]” … Continue reading →

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Poetree: The Innovative Urn

Margaux Ruyant's urn honors the life of the deceased while cultivating the new life of a tree
Posted on June 9, 2013 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The “eco-funeral” or “green burial” has been a rising trend in the past few years. And Poetree, the latest invention by the French industrial designer Margaux Ruyant, is a welcome addition to the many planet-conscious end-of-life options we’ve covered here … Continue reading →

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Wiccan Funeral Customs

From going green to reincarnation -- what to expect at a Wiccan funeral
Posted on April 24, 2013 by Katie Ryan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

While common stereotypes link Wiccan beliefs to magic potions and fairy dust, there are some surprising elements to be found in Wiccan culture – if you do a little research. One of those elements is the Wiccan funeral, which emphasizes … Continue reading →

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