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Our Weekly Tip: Understanding the Role of Executor of a Will

The executor's roles and responsibilities

Our Tip of the Week: A will is a personal statement clarifying your intentions about the distribution of your assets after your death. A will contains instructions for the executor of your will, who has the legal responsibility of administering your estate. If … Continue reading

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“Song for My Father” by Sarah McLachlan

A famous singer-songwriter sings about her grief after her father's death

One of the most difficult transitions we experience in life is the death of a parent. Not only is it a significant loss marked by deep sadness and grief, it also, almost inevitably, leaves us feeling vulnerable, forsaken and alone. … Continue reading

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AIGA Poster Campaign Speaks to America’s Culture of Death

Powerful posters from graphic designers plead for an end to gun violence in the United States

It is nearly impossible to talk about death in America without raising the issue of gun violence. In the decade between 2005 and 2015, over 300,000 Americans died as a result of a gunshot wound inflicted either accidentally, intentionally by … Continue reading

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How Can Sharing a Meal Help Heal Grief and Loss? An Interview With Lennon Flowers, Part Two

The Dinner Party helps people share conversations about love, grief and life after loss

This is part two of SevenPonds’ interview with Lennon Flowers, the founder and executive director of The Dinner Party, a multinational community of individuals working together to open conversations about life after loss. (Read part one here) Founded in December … Continue reading

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“If you had no idea what to get her for Valentine’s Day…Imagine how overwhelming arranging her funeral would be.”

- Anonymous
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“We Are Not Ourselves” by Matthew Thomas

A critically acclaimed novel about life, love, loss and the struggle to overcome grief

The critically acclaimed first novel by Matthew Thomas, “We Are Not Ourselves” is a sweeping tale of life, love and loss set against the backdrop of mid-century New York. The book spans six decades in the life of Eileen Tumulty, … Continue reading

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