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In Memoriam of 9/11: New Jersey’s Teardrop Sculpture
The controversial 9/11 memorial by Russian artist Zurab TsereteliIn 2006, Bayonne, New Jersey was gifted a monument in memoriam of 9/11 by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Known as “The Teardrop Monument,” or the “Tear Of Grief,” the towering sculpture was gifted to the US after it’s completion by Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli. The bronze plated memorial is over 100 feet tall, with a…
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What is a green funeral? (Interview)
The founder of Kinkaraco Green Burial Products talks shroudsKinkaraco is a San Francisco based green business, providing elegant biodegradable burial and cremation shrouds, ranging in design from classic to ornate. These shrouds and other green burial products draw from a diverse history of sacred traditions — the company itself is named after the Kinkara, Tibetan Buddhist Deities and keepers of the cemetery. Kinkaraco founder…
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“ To those who see” by Gwen Frostic
Inspiring poetry about nature for those exiting the grieving process or seeking a bereavement giftI ask myself why have I not shared this small poetry book “To Those Who See” by Gwen Frostic with you, my readers? Simply put, it’s my most treasured book. And treasures are to be hidden, aren’t they? the winds blow freshness to our lives and stars seem close enough to touch…… A brief 33 pages,…
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Oaxaca, Mexico: The Contemporary Zapotec Funeral
We explore the elements of a contemporary Zapotec FuneralEarlier this month, SevenPonds discussed the rich, ancient history of the Zapotec people and their perspectives on death and dying. Then we wondered: what is the current status of the Zapotec cultural precense, particularly surrounding death, dying, and funerals? “It was not the kind of thing the average tourist hears,” writes travel blogger Curt Rosengren,…
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Monday Hearts for Madalene
Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of 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 first meeting was…
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Artist Dario Robleto: Heaven is Being a Memory to Others
Contemporary Artist Dario Robleto explores the relationship between death and memoryThe 2008 Frye Art Museum exhibit, Heaven is Being a Memory to Others, provided a space for artists to present pieces about death, life and memory in conversation – particularly artists like Dario Robleto. The show was described as having deepened the contemporary artist’s “ongoing exploration of our yearning for immortality, as it might be…
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Planning for End of Life: Final Care After Death
Planning for death is overwhelming. We asked home funeral professional Sally Shannon for insight into your after-death options.3 Tips for Understanding Your After-Death Options: One of the most important things to consider during your end of life planning is the final care you will receive after death. Home funeral expert Sally Shannon gave us a few tips to share about understanding the contemporary status of cremation, burial, and other after death options.…
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“Mrs. Brown’s Misunderstanding”
A clip of some classic British humor in which a family’s discussion over their mother’s dog leads to hilarious outcomesMore from “Laughter Is Medicine”: “There are three kinds of death in this world. There’s heart death, there’s brain death, and there’s being off the network.” Morty’s What if you met your best friend at a funeral?
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