Tag Archives: Promession

New, Greener Alternatives to Cremation and Burial

A Swedish biologist has invented a process she calls "Promession", in which bodies are freeze-dried rather than burned
Posted on December 30, 2016 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

As interest in sustainable disposition grows, enterprising individuals are creating new, greener alternatives to cremation and traditional burial. These innovative solutions dispose of dead bodies efficiently, without chemicals or materials that take up space and don’t biodegrade. Among them is … Continue reading →

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The Progression of Burial and Cremation Alternatives

In Europe and Florida, Novel After-Death Disposition Options are Slowly Reaching the Public
Posted on September 21, 2011 by Antal Polony (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today, our after-death disposition choices in the U.S. are almost exclusively limited to cremation and burial. When most people think of burial, they think of full-casket funerals in a conventional cemetery with an embalmed body, suits, flower wreaths, and a … Continue reading →

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What is an Undertaker? An Interview with Patrick McNally: Part One

"The Daily Undertaker" tells all
Posted on June 18, 2011 by Aurora Wells (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today, SevenPonds is speaking with Patrick McNally, the outspoken and creative  funeral director behind the blog The Daily Undertaker, which explores ritual and art surrounding death and dying. In this first installment of our interview, Patrick reveals his honest insight into the funeral … Continue reading →

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