Tag Archives: Life

“Collateral Beauty,” written by Allan Loeb

Loeb’s movie negatively portrays the grieving process as a problem that must be eliminated
Posted on February 17, 2017 by Kristen Capano (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Sitting in the movie theater, I was excited. I had my leather seat reclined, a tub of popcorn on the armrest and my Kleenex tissues readily accessible. I had heard mixed reviews about “Collateral Beauty,” but I wanted to form … Continue reading →

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“The Long Road,” By Tiger Army

Song serves as a recollection of the songwriter's life and reminds us to cherish the good times
Posted on January 26, 2017 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Tiger Army’s wonderful song “The Long Road” could easily be re-named “My Life.” It’s a recollection of Nick 13’s (the songwriter) experiences — the people who’ve come in and out of his life; the relatively fleeting nature of it all; … Continue reading →

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“Bodies in Motion and at Rest” by Thomas Lynch

Essays touch on life, death and the author's 30+ years of experience in the funeral home industry
Posted on January 6, 2017 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Thomas Lynch  is both a published poet and funeral director, and these two facets of his persona are on full display in his book of essays, “Bodies in Motion and at Rest.” Published in 2000, the collection contains discussions and … Continue reading →

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“The hour of departure has arrived, and we go our separate ways, I to die and you to live. Which of these two is better, only God knows.”

-Socrates
Posted on December 27, 2016 by Debra L. Stang (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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Funeral Home Weddings Are On the Rise

"'Til death do us part" could come full circle for some couples
Posted on December 21, 2016 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The appeal of funeral home weddings is easy to understand. A Pew Research study released in 2015 found that a growing number of U.S. adults do not identify with a particular religion. Thus, the need for secular wedding venues is … Continue reading →

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“Death truly does have life, and walks with and lives through us everyday.”

-Nicholas A. McGirr
Posted on December 13, 2016 by Kristen Capano (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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