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Wishing Our Readers a Thanksgiving Filled With Gratitude

~ From everyone at SevenPonds
Posted on November 24, 2016 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)
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”The Fatherless Daughter Project: Understanding Our Losses and Reclaiming Our Lives” by Denna Babul, R.N., and Karin Luise, Ph.D

A book for women who have lost their fathers due to death, divorce, neglect or abandonment
Posted on November 18, 2016 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Building on interviews with more than 5,000 women who have lost their fathers due to death, divorce, neglect or abandonment, authors Denna Babul, R.N., and Karin Luise, Ph.D. examine the effects of that very particular loss in their moving book … Continue reading →

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“Every man’s life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another.”

- Ernest Hemingway
Posted on November 15, 2016 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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Monday Hearts for Madalene

Page Hodel creates beautiful hearts as an ongoing celebration of love
Posted on November 14, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

It’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death.The project’s origins take us to 2005: the moment Page Hodel encountered Madalene … Continue reading →

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Our Weekly Tip: Make the Most of a Eulogy

Use our tips to create a unique eulogy to commemorate your loved one.
Posted on November 12, 2016 by Kristen Capano (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Weekly Tip: Whether you’re writing one or listening to one, eulogies are never easy. While it is definitely important to recall memories of our loved ones after they have died, eulogies have a bad reputation as being long, upsetting and … Continue reading →

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Elderly New Zealanders And Their DIY Coffins

Seniors across New Zealand get together to socialize and build their own coffins
Posted on November 9, 2016 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

According to the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand, the average cost of a funeral there can be between $6,500 and $7,000. A coffin alone can range between $1,000 and $10,000. Now some clever New Zealand seniors have come up with an alternative to … Continue reading →

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