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“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead:
A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life
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How Can We Integrate Green Burial With A Conservation Land Trust? An Interview with Joe Sehee
The former founder of the Green Burial Council explains how we can preserve land by incorporating beautiful end-of-life ritual locations
Today SevenPonds speaks with Joe Sehee an advocate for social justice based in Melbourne, Australia. As a Jesuit minister, Joe and his wife Juliette, began their journey by working for an environmental planning firm. About a decade ago, they decided … Continue reading
How do ceremonies aid in the grieving process? An Interview with Kristine Bentz of Sweetgrass Ceremonies
How rituals and ceremonies aid in the grieving process
Kristine Bentz is a Life Cycle Celebrant and Home Funeral Guide, certified by the Celebrant Foundation and Institute. She holds an M.S. in Public Service Management, with an emphasis in servant leadership. Kelly: First of all, could you tell us … Continue reading
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