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The “Four Offerings” People Make As They’re Dying
Oncologist Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee finds lessons for living in the final words of terminal patientsAs an oncologist, Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee has spent years watching terminal patients interact with loved ones in their final hours. He observed that a person’s last words were often variations of four offerings that revealed their greatest desires and regrets.
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Our Monthly Tip: Decorate for a Child’s Memorial with Paper Stars
Make a colorful memorial using paper starsOur Tip of the Month For families grieving the loss of a child, planning a memorial service that acknowledges the depth of their grief but also the vibrancy of their child’s personality may feel impossible. One idea for families who are hosting a memorial service in their home is to decorate the windows of…
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“Yesterday”
Atmosphere gives us a poignant reflection on loss, regret and griefAlthough they wait until the end to reveal it, Minneapolis hip-hop duo Atmosphere captures a sensation that some people experience during the grief process. It’s called “bereavement hallucination.” It’s the sensation of seeing, hearing, or feeling a person who has passed away. And the song “Yesterday” explores this idea over a catchy beat. The Big…
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“Calendar Girls”
A film based on the true story of a group of middle-aged Yorkshire women who produced a nude calendar to raise money for leukemia research.Ever since I accidentally stumbled across Calendar Girls, the 2003 British comedy starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters, it’s been a staple in my comfort-viewing catalog. The movie manages to deftly portray how death and grief can rock a small town and the people living in it without bogging you down in despair. In fact,…
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Adapting to Changing Trends in the Deathcare Industry (Interview)
An interview with Barbara Kemmis, Executive Director of the Cremation Association of North AmericaBarbara Kemmis is the Executive Director of the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) and has been with the organization for 13 years. Her 111-year old association has witnessed a lot of change in the deathcare industry over the years. SevenPonds spoke with Kemmis recently about the increasing appeal of cremation for final disposition, and…
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Käthe Kollwitz Evokes a Mother’s Grief at New York’s MoMA
Drawings, prints and sculptures explore themes of motherhood, grief and resistanceGerman artist Käthe Kollwitz was not one to turn away from the darker parts of life. Her work was informed not only by the suffering witnessed all around her, but also by her personal encounters with death and grief. Now, the MoMA is showcasing the largest exhibition of her work in more than three decades,…
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How Two Widows Created an App to Revolutionize Grief Support
The technology offers an array of resources for those experiencing lossKarine Nissim and Eloise Bune shared two significant experiences upon their initial meeting: both had recently lost their husbands and both were accomplished tech entrepreneurs.
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D-Day Veterans Seek To Keep Their Stories Alive
Why it is so important for all of us to remember the lessons we learned from D-Day and those who fought in itOn June 6th, 1944, land, air and sea forces of the allied armies embarked upon the largest amphibious invasion in military history. Commonly remembered as D-Day, the daring invasion was instrumental in finally bringing German Nazi forces to its knees. This year marks the 80th anniversary of this infamous battle, and the few remaining veterans…
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Business Makes $27 Million Selling Donated Bodies on the Open Market
– TagoreAn Arizona company makes enormous profits selling body parts from bodies donated to science
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