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Digitized Memorial Reflects Impermanence of Life

"Family Tree" from Lithuanian designers subjects at-home cremains to tech failure
Posted on May 8, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Lithuanian designers Loucas Papantoniou and Asta Sadauskaite have developed the “Family Tree” — a sleek, modern, beehive-style wall mounted structure designed to keep family cremains in a single unified place within the home, complete with backlit LED memorial message screens programmable … Continue reading →

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”The Work of the Dead” by Thomas W. Laqueur

Thomas Laqueur's epic historical survey reveals insight into how and why we care for the dead
Posted on May 6, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Significant amounts of research have been invested in understanding the grieving rituals of the animal kingdom, but literature examining the role that the human corpse plays in how culture is created and sustained over time has been relatively sparse. That … Continue reading →

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“Ad Infinitum” — A Photo Series by Kris Vervaeke

Photographs from Hong Kong’s tombstones speak to the fragility of life and the anonymity of death
Posted on May 1, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

In the crowded cemeteries of Hong Kong, row after row of tombstones mark the graves of the city’s dead, from the earliest Chinese immigrants to those who have only recently died. In the Asian tradition, many of these graves are … Continue reading →

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Our Weekly Tip: Writing an Ethical Will or Heart Will

Leaving a written record of your values and beliefs
Posted on April 30, 2016 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Week:  A testamentary will — the type of will with which most people are familiar — is a legal document clarifying your intentions regarding the distribution of your property and the care of any minor children … Continue reading →

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“For three days after death, hair and fingernails continue to grow…but phone calls taper off.”

- Johnny Carson
Posted on April 29, 2016 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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When the Curtain Falls: The Tragic Reality of Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer's disease presents unique challenges to patients and their families
Posted on April 25, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

Each month Kathleen Clohessy, R.N., offers a new perspective on living with a terminal illness. Kathleen comes to SevenPonds with 25 years of experience as a registered nurse caring for families and children facing life-threatening illness. She began her career in … Continue reading →

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