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”The Undertaking, Life Studies from the Dismal Trade” by Thomas Lynch
Read Funeral Director Thomas Lynch's book "The Undertaking, Life Studies from the Dismal Trade" for a real view inside funeral homes
I’m long overdue to review the unquestionably seminal The Undertaking, Life Studies from the Dismal Trade, a book with an inside view of funeral homes. The work is written from the perspective of no less than a funeral director, Thomas … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Cryonics, Final Rights: Reclaiming the American Way of Death, Funeral Director, Funeral Directors, Funeral Homes, Funeral Industry, Funeral Trade, Jessica Mitford, Michigan, Oxford, Seven Ponds Lakes, The American Way of Death, The Undertaking, Thomas Lynch, Thomas Lynch & Sons Funeral Homes
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Honoring Dame Cicely Mary Strode Saunders, Founder of Modern Hospice Movement
We look back at her extraordinary life and ongoing legacy
Just 9 years ago from last Monday, Dame Cicely Mary Strode Saunders’ life came to a close after 87 years. Born in 1918, she marched across the 20th century as a self-starting woman destined to be remembered as the founder … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Cicely Saunders, End-of-life care, Hospice, Oxford, Palliative Care, Saunders, St Christopher's Hospice
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Predicting Parkinson’s?
Oxford scientists say a new “resting state fMRI” scan can detect onset of Parkinson’s
An Oxford study in last week’s Neurology brings new hope to the prospect of detecting Parkinson’s disease in its earliest stages. Currently, the disorder has no cure, remaining one of the most painful chronic illnesses due to its gradually degenerative … Continue reading
Kicking The Bucket: A Festival of Living and Dying
A two-week festival in Oxford contributes to the end-of-life conversation with a casual, refreshing celebration
At SevenPonds, we strive to open the conversation on death and dying—and we wholeheartedly support others who do the same. After all, we are just a part of a growing global community. This fall, Oxford-based Westmill Woodland Burial Ground is … Continue reading
