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“The Book of Ceremony ”
In this book, an expert in shamanic traditions explains how ceremonies can deepen our livesWhy create ceremonies? In “The Book of Ceremony,” author Sandra Ingerman clarifies that ceremonies are not just for those moments so often highlighted in our lives – birth, graduation, marriage and death. But perhaps most importantly, they are also required for the unacknowledged, unexplained and yet-to-be discovered aspects of our lives and of ourselves. Particularly,…
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“Last Leaf on the Tree”
A sentimental song about a long life, determination and the bittersweet victory of outlasting everyone elseWillie Nelson is no spring chicken. At 92, he is still driving around the country in his iconic bus, performing with his family and friends and working for the various causes that are dear to him. He’s also recording critically-acclaimed records. “Last Leaf on the Tree,” released in November of 2024, has been hailed as…
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Dealing With the Never-ending Demand for Burial Space
Cemeteries turn to grave recycling, vertical burials, cremation and green alternativesAs urban populations grow and land becomes increasingly scarce, burial grounds worldwide are facing a crisis: they are running out of space. With traditional burials requiring large plots of land, the sustainability of cemeteries is being questioned. How do cemeteries manage this issue, and what are the potential solutions for creating more room for burials?
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How I Got My Mom Talking About Her Dying Wishes
The Go Wish cards are the best tool possibleYep, it’s true. I could not get my own mother to talk about her dying wishes. Here I am, the founder of SevenPonds, where I live, eat and breathe the death and dying process. And yet I was failing with my own parents. I did not know what to do. What I did know was…
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Green Burial Council Announces Certification Program for Body Care Products
Leading advocate for environmentally responsible practices presents new standardsThe Green Burial Council has announced the expansion of its certification program for environmentally responsible products and practices in the death care industry to include body care products used in green burials. The certification is designed to ensure that those products adhere to its sustainability and health-conscious standards.
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“The End of Normal”
The Book by Stephanie Madoff Mack Describes The End of NormalAt first glance, Stephanie Madoff Mack’s The End of Normal grabs our attention solely because she’s the wife of one of Bernie Madoff’s two sons, Mark. But the real value of the book is the experience she shares of her pain following Mark’s suicide, two years to the day after his father confesses to his Ponzi scheme.…
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Mishap With Grandpa’s Ashes Highlights Growing Trend to Keep Cremains at Home
More people electing to keep cremated remains close, sometimes in unusual waysA recent story in People magazine about two little boys getting ahold of “pawpaw’s” cremains, making a mess and possibly eating some of dear old grandpa’s ashes, highlighted the growing popularity – and risk – of keeping cremains at home.
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Supporting Those Grieving Wildfire Disasters
Experts encourage reaching out to those who’ve lost family members and homesSince January 7, 2025, wildfires in Los Angeles County, California have decimated more than 40,000 acres, damaging or destroying more than 12,000 homes and other structures.
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“Hello, Goodbye: 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration, and Change”
A written guide for all the moments of greeting and farewell in our livesDay Schildkret is known for his podcast and website, Morning Altars. He has traveled the world and inspired thousands to connect with nature, art and rituals. Schildkret believes that life is full of important moments: being born, a child leaving for college, getting married, getting divorced, dying, etc. Though we all experience these moments of…
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