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Bios Urn: The Biodegradable End-of-Life Option
We explore the inspiration, innovation and big plans of Estudimoline’s newest “eco-death” companyEstudimoline is the Spain-based design studio whose seasoned offspring, the company Bios Urn, is helping individuals create environmentally friendlier end-of-life plans. In short, Bios Urn takes the cremated remains of a person (or a pet) and, rather than perch them on a fireplace mantle, turns them into a tree. Today, Bios Urn has convinced “more…
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Our Weekly Tip: “Hearts Intertwined” Memorial Decoration
This traditional Danish heart craft is a sweet, easy project to embark upon for your next memorial ceremonyOur Tip of the Week: The Danish have long made heart shaped ornaments that deliver a homey warmth to any setting — and we think they’d be perfect for a memorial or celebration of life ceremony. Not only is the craft inexpensive (all you need is thick paper/sturdy fabric), but it’s so easy that everyone…
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“Japanese Death Poems“
What words are as packed full of meaning and metaphor then those of a haiku?I’ve been fascinated by haiku ever since I first laid eyes on one. Their intrinsic nature is to elicit mystery swirling around their brevity of words. Not only are they the shortest poems known to mankind, haiku unfailingly evoke breathtaking images of man in relationship to nature. It’s the art of mentally transporting one, in…
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French Death Traditions: A Note on the Door
A simple French death tradition calls for the community to leave a word of comfort at the door of the bereavedThe French are not shy when it comes to literary self-expression, for their cultural history, while well renowned for wine and cuisine, also boasts no shortage of creative greats. From Balzac to Jean-Paul Sartre, the country’s great writers have one particular thing in common: a fascination with writing about death. It’s a fascination that isn’t…
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One Sexist Obituary of a Famous Female Author Leads to a Humorous Trending Topic on Twitter
The obituary of Australian novelist Colleen McCullough, best known for The Thorn Birds, focuses more on her looks than her talents and spawns a series of fellow writers’ hilarious tweets about what their obituaries would be if the same happened to themRegardless of what gender we identify ourselves as, we would hope that our obituaries would steer clear from sexist remarks about our physical appearances and focus instead on our personal and professional accomplishments. Sadly, in the case of best-selling author of 25 books—including The Thorn Birds—Colleen McCullough, in her obituary that printed a couple of…
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Monday Hearts for Madalene
Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of loveLoving You Was the Greatest Gamble I Ever Made in Life! It’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…
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Love Wrought in Living Stones
Taj Mahal: A monument to eternal love and lossEmperor Shah Jahan loved the Persian princess, Mumtaz Mahal, with such a passion that after her death, he expressed his grief by constructing a memorial so magnificent — it became one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Taj Mahal, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, is considered by many to be the most beautiful…
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How Can a Care Manager Improve Quality of Life for Seniors? (Interview)
Janet Brush talks about how care managers can work with clients, family and friends to craft individualized care plans to increase the quality of life for seniorsToday, SevenPonds speaks with Janet Brush, who is the founder and managing director of Senior Alternatives — a company that is focused on providing comprehensive senior care to residents in the Bay Area. Janet has extensive experience in the field of senior care, including a masters in Gerontology and Social Work. She is also a licensed Fiduciary…
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