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  • “Field of Dreams”This classic sports movie is a surprisingly insightful look at life and death through the lens of the American pastime, baseball

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    Suzette Sherman

    “Field of Dreams”
    This classic sports movie is a surprisingly insightful look at life and death through the lens of the American pastime, baseball

  • Are We Ready to See, Hear and Chat With Deceased Loved Ones Virtually Forever?Grief tech promises digital immortality

    Are We Ready to See, Hear and Chat With Deceased Loved Ones Virtually Forever?
    Grief tech promises digital immortality

    New technology, most often dubbed “grief tech,” could help you or your loved one to live virtually forever. Texts, emails, voicemails, videos, and social media accounts grant us opportunities to maintain a connection with a person after they die. But with the advent of AI, or artificial intelligence, this data can also be used to…

    Dana Watson

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  • “Pictures of You”A moody, nostalgic track for reflecting on the loved ones we've lost

    “Pictures of You”
    A moody, nostalgic track for reflecting on the loved ones we’ve lost

    Sometimes you just want to lean into the gloominess. “Pictures of You” is a haunting and beautiful song by America’s goth sweethearts, The Cure. It might also have the power to help some people navigate the tumultuous and often non-linear journey of grief. With its melancholic melody and evocative lyrics, the song serves as a…

    Erin Fleming

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  • I Found My Purpose After Losing My Mother to CancerHer death pointed me in the right direction

    I Found My Purpose After Losing My Mother to Cancer
    Her death pointed me in the right direction

    This story is of Ian, as told by Irena Kaci. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences with loss. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their of grief and, ultimately, to aid them in their healing process. In this article, we tell…

    Irena Kaci

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  • Hospital-at-Home Programs Are Revolutionizing Patient CareHospital-at-home programs provide in-home care for the seriously ill

    Hospital-at-Home Programs Are Revolutionizing Patient Care
    Hospital-at-home programs provide in-home care for the seriously ill

    For years, the number of Americans dying at home has increased, eventually outpacing the number of people dying in hospitals. One in three Americans has experienced a family member dying at home within the past five years, and the awareness and acceptance of hospice home programs continues to grow. Mirroring this, more and more Americans…

    Brianna Deutsch

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  • Beyond the Rainbow Bridge: Exploring Shared Burial of Pets and OwnersHuman-pet co-burial is more common than you might think

    Beyond the Rainbow Bridge: Exploring Shared Burial of Pets and Owners
    Human-pet co-burial is more common than you might think

    The bond between humans and their pets is a special and enduring connection that transcends words. For centuries, animals have been cherished members of our families, offering companionship, comfort, and unwavering loyalty. It’s no wonder that many people want to remain close to their furry friends even in death. It is considered “normal” to be…

    Erin Fleming

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  • The Power of Rituals for Healing Grief and Loss (Interview)Gabrielle Elise Jimenez embraces rituals with patients, clients and families

    The Power of Rituals for Healing Grief and Loss (Interview)
    Gabrielle Elise Jimenez embraces rituals with patients, clients and families

    Hospice nurse and end-of-life doula Gabrielle Elise Jimenez has not had an easy life. During a recent Zoom class on ritual and forgiveness, she shared several more-than-challenging things to forgive: A father who was physically and emotionally abusive, a family friend who sexually assaulted her at a young age and a partner whose infidelity caused…

    Rachel Jones

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  • Our Monthly Tip: Create Your Own Death Shroud to Prepare for Your Final RestSpecial guest Susanne Duijvestein shares how to DIY your own shroud

    Our Monthly Tip: Create Your Own Death Shroud to Prepare for Your Final Rest
    Special guest Susanne Duijvestein shares how to DIY your own shroud

    Our Monthly Tip: Last month, Seven Ponds interviewed sustainable funeral director Susanne Duijvestein, who has been teaching small groups how to lovingly create their own death shrouds. Drawing on centuries old traditions, Susanne invites people of all ages to engage with death in an artistic way. By welcoming their future death, participants can better prepare…

    Celeste Willis

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  • “Girl With Death Mask” by Frida KahloFrida Kahlo laces her eerie painting with symbolic signs of hope

    “Girl With Death Mask” by Frida Kahlo
    Frida Kahlo laces her eerie painting with symbolic signs of hope

    As we approach Halloween and All Souls Day, it’s a fitting time to discuss one of Frida Kahlo’s more eerie paintings. One of the 20th-century’s most iconic artists, Kahlo was not shy about expressing grief and death on her canvases.

    Aaron Weaver

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  • “The Good Mourning”A book following a grieving child who offers helpful advice for children and adults

    “The Good Mourning”
    A book following a grieving child who offers helpful advice for children and adults

    An estimated 6 million children ages 0-17 in the U.S.A will have a parent or sibling die. While there are numerous picture books for children themed around grief or processing death, most of these are written by adults. It’s rare to find a child writing about grief for other children, but that’s exactly what Sheldon…

    Brianna Deutsch

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