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“Tuesdays with Morrie”
Mitch Albom’s touching tribute highlights life’s priorities and what it means to be human in this bookDo you ever dream of going back to school? As someone who loves learning, I am dreading my approaching college graduation. But one of the most valuable lessons I have learned in my life is that we never really stop learning. Every new experience, every person we meet has a story we can benefit from.…
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FTC Finds Widespread Noncompliance with Funeral Rule
A two-year investigation shows nearly one in four funeral homes fails to complyOn February 15, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission released the results of a series of investigations into funeral industry practices during 2015 and 2016. The report details the widespread failure of funeral homes in many parts of the United States to comply with a central provision of the FTC’s Funeral Rule. Specifically, about a quarter…
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The Tradition of the Spanish Funeral
Fast interment, above ground niches, remaining close to the bodyDifferent countries have different funeral traditions. The Spanish funeral focuses, among other things, on a rapid burial or interment. Many deaths in Spain occur in the home. The sick person’s loved ones usually start to prepare for the death a few weeks or a few days before it’s expected to occur. The first step is…
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Study Finds Sticker Shock with Newspaper Obituary Prices
More families are avoiding high newspaper obituary costsIf a close loved one died, would you buy space for an obituary in your local newspaper? A recent study found that 88 percent of respondents would. However, many of these same respondents were surprised to find out just how much an obituary costs. Legacy.com asked more than 1,000 people whether they would buy an…
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Addiction: The Terminal Illness No One Talks About
Addiction and its aftermath kill millions of Americans every yearTurn on the radio or TV news today and you will probably hear something about America’s epidemic of drug abuse. Opioids (a class of drugs that includes prescription medicines like oxycodone and fentanyl as well as the illegal drug heroin), are at the forefront of the discussions — and perhaps justifiably so. Opioid-related deaths are…
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Monday Hearts for Madalene
Page Hodel creates beautiful hearts as a tribute to enduring loveIt’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death.The project’s origins take us to 2005: the moment Page Hodel encountered Madalene Rodriguez and fell “instantly, dizzyingly in love with her.” The couple’s…
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Haute Couture Cemetery Fashion Debuted This Spring
It’s official: traditional burials are dead historyI’m under the hair dyer at my San Francisco salon flipping through a large format fashion magazine when there it is — I’m staring straight at haute couture cemetery fashion. Embroidered across a midi length green taffeta skirt are the words “Hollywood Forever Cemetery.” I simply can’t believe it. The first thing that hits me…
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How Can Someone Become an Organ Donor? (Interview)
An interview with Deanna SantanaToday, SevenPonds is speaking to Deanna Santana, the director of public relations for Sierra Donor Services. SDS is a nonprofit organization located in Sacramento, California that coordinates organ and tissue donations in parts of northern California and Nevada. Her inspiring story and dedication to save lives directly corresponds to Sierra Donor Service’s mission to connect…
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