Author: Mary Frances Knapp


  • “Ponette“Jacques Doillon's film explores the way a young girl handles the death of her mother

    “Ponette
    Jacques Doillon’s film explores the way a young girl handles the death of her mother

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  • Our Weekly Tip: A Cherish Ornament
    You don’t have to celebrate Christmas to create an ornament that can express your bereavement this season

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  • A Pop of Color: Greg Lundgren’s UrnsSeattle's Greg Lundgren on why new design is integral in modernizing the funeral industy

    A Pop of Color: Greg Lundgren’s Urns
    Seattle’s Greg Lundgren on why new design is integral in modernizing the funeral industy

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  • Our Weekly Tip: A Modern Memorial Wreath
    Trade in flowers for something a little more contemporary at your next funeral: a memorial wreath of succulents

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  • What is an Eco Funeral? (Interview)
    Deb Cairns of State of Grace in Auckland, New Zealand breaks down the home funeral experience

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  • Estates, Spouses and The Limits of “Tax Free”A few things to consider about leaving a portion of your estate -- tax-free -- to a spouse

    Estates, Spouses and The Limits of “Tax Free”
    A few things to consider about leaving a portion of your estate — tax-free — to a spouse

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  • Zuckerkuchen: The German Funeral Cake
    Reflecting on the traditional German funeral cake, Zuckerkuchen

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  • The AIDS Memorial Quilt
    An ongoing project that began in San Francisco continues to remember those lost to AIDS

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  • Fighting Dementia with MusicThere's mounting evidence that music can help combat aspects of dementia in the elderly

    Fighting Dementia with Music
    There’s mounting evidence that music can help combat aspects of dementia in the elderly

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  • Kazimir Malevich: Reflections on Tragic Loss
    “Simultaneous Death in an Airplane and at the Railway” by Kazimir Malevich offers an empathetic vision regarding tragedy

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