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Tag Archives: Green Burial
What is Green Burial? An Interview with Joe Sehee: Part One
The Green Burial Council founder talks standards, sustainability, and the future
Joe Sehee comes from a background of social justice as a Jesuit minister while his wife, Juliette Sehee, worked as an advocate for the environment. About a decade ago, they decided to open a retreat for the grieving, to inspire … Continue reading
What is End-of-Life Planning? An Interview with Sally Shannon
No Time Like the Present: Get your Affairs in Order Today!
Dedicated to helping people prepare for end of life, Sally Shannon is an uplifting life coach, organizer, and home funeral guide. She is a member of the San Francisco Home Funerals Alliance, with a focus on preplanning. Aurora: What does … Continue reading
Why Traditional Coffins are Going Under
My Cameo Visit to Aurora Casket Co.
As we begin spreading the word about SevenPonds, it’s only natural we take a trip to Michigan (given that our business is named after the Seven Ponds lakes located there). We hit the Detroit area circuit just a week ago … Continue reading
What are your End-of-life Options?
The eight most common misconceptions about death and dying
Many years ago, I was at the New York City Gift Show and I happened to mention my knowledge of the end-of-life industry to a woman at a booth. Her eyes widened and a look of grave concern overtook her … Continue reading
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Honoring Life at Death
End-of-life evolution in America
America is beginning to rethink the way it bids farewell to life. Traditional burial services are becoming less and less common as people begin to think of the funeral as a way to not only be returned to the earth, … Continue reading
What is natural burial? An Interview with Kathy Curry
The manager of Fernwood Cemetery talks green burial
Fernwood, a beautiful historic cemetery located in Mill Valley, CA, is the second cemetery in the United States to offer green burial. SevenPonds caught up with Kathy Curry, the manager of Fernwood, for a Q & A on their services. … Continue reading
