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The Iconic Funeral Hymn “Will The Circle Be Unbroken”
Written in 1907 and made famous by The Carter Family in 1935, this iconic song has a simple message
In 1907, Ada R. Habershon, an English Christian hymnist, and Charles H. Gabriel, who is said to have written or composed up to 8,000 gospel songs, wrote a Christian tune called “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.” The original lyrics are clearly … Continue reading
A New Concept in Green Burials
A Brooklyn, New York company is developing a "mushroom suit" to be worn after death
A New York-based company, Coeio, is experimenting with a new concept in green burials — mushrooms — or more specifically, a “mushroom suit.” According to company cofounders Jae Rhim Lee and Michael Ma, the suit and other burial products Coeio … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: If You’re Grieving, Try Massage Therapy
A weekly hand or foot massage helps people cope with grief
Our Tip of The Week: Touch can be an incredibly effective tool for people who need a sense of grounding and connection as they deal with grief. Dr. Berit S. Cronfalk, one of a team of researchers who carried out a … Continue reading
“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.”
― Shannon L. Alder
What Is The Benefit of A Member Owned Cooperative Funeral Home? An Interview with Nora Menkin
The Co-op Funeral Home of The People's Memorial's Managing Director discusses the cooperative
Today is SevenPonds interview with Nora Menkin, Managing Director of The Co-op Funeral Home of The People’s Memorial in Seattle. The Co-op Funeral Home of People’s Memorial is one of the only cooperative funeral homes in the country, and here … Continue reading
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