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Tag Archives: Home Funeral
How Can You Work with a Funeral Director to Plan a Personalized Funeral? An Interview with Amy Cunningham
Funeral Director Amy Cunningham gives us some ideas for planning a funeral that you can be proud of
New York funeral director Amy Cunningham founded the firm Fitting Tribute Funeral Services, and is the creator of The Inspired Funeral blog. A former magazine journalist and blogger for beliefnet.com, Amy has much experience with home vigils, alternative rituals, mixed faith … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Amy Cunningham, Death Saying Goodbye, Funeral Director, Funeral home, Funeral Planning, funeral planning checklist, Funeral Traditions, Home Funeral, home vigils, Memorial Service, Memorial Service Planning, mourning a loved one, New York Funeral Director
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What is a green funeral? An Interview with Esmerelda Kent
The founder of Kinkaraco Green Burial Products talks shrouds
Kinkaraco is a San Francisco based green business, providing elegant biodegradable burial and cremation shrouds, ranging in design from classic to ornate. These shrouds and other green burial products draw from a diverse history of sacred traditions — the company … Continue reading
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Tagged Cremation, Green Burial, History, Home Funeral, Shrouds
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Planning for End of Life: Final Care After Death
Planning for death is overwhelming. We asked home funeral professional Sally Shannon for insight into your after-death options.
3 Tips for Understanding Your After-Death Options: One of the most important things to consider during your end of life planning is the final care you will receive after death. Home funeral expert Sally Shannon gave us a few tips … Continue reading
3 Gems of Wisdom on Planning for Death & a Home Funeral
Home funeral guide and End of Life Consultant Sally Shannon’s on home funeral planning
1) Know Yourself: Be clear about why you are making the choice for a home funeral, whether your values are spiritual, political, financial, etc., and consider the tasks that will be placed on your family. 2) Communicate Your Wishes … 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
From The Old American Way of Death to the New American Way
A fan sends me a strong message to please examine the funeral business
As SevenPonds grows, I continue to be deeply touched by fans who reach out to me in a multitude of ways. I receive emails, calls, letters and some even approach me at conferences and events. I cannot begin to tell … Continue reading
