Greetings to our friends in funeral service!
We have a select group of urns on sale that will appeal to the families you serve.
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These styles are family favorites, and include bird-themed cremation urns, Going Home, bronze and copper urns.
Available in case pack (4) only. Interested?
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Yes, he’s really in there (after cremation). I kept the floppy drive cover but for space reasons removed the floppy drive, hard drive, and most of the power supply. I left behind the motherboard and power switch and plugs to keep all openings covered. The case worked quite well at his memorial party.
For families that choose scattering as a method of dispersing ashes, many still like to have a small portion of the ashes or a lock of hair incorporated into a small memorial such as a piece of cremation jewelry or keepsake urn . Others prefer creating a memorial that may include a memorial stepping stone , memorial garden plaque, or a statuary or garden memorial sculpture to honor their loved one. Garden stones and garden benches can also be used indoors or out, and all create loving touches in your sacred space. Whatever your decision, this is a personal choice that is meant to honor and represent your passed loved one as well as heal, restore, and remember the time and life that your loved one spent on Earth.
There are many ways that scattering methods can be used to create a personalized ceremony.
Some families like to scatter ashes from way up high, this lady is releasing a keepsake amount of cremated ashes from the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Or this undisclosed location:
We prefer to keep it on the down low, whether spreading ashes on the ground or over the water:
U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Gabriel Hernandez
If you plan to spread the ashes on the ground, a shallow trench or groove can be dug in the soil or sand where the ashes can be placed. This process can be personalized by drawing out the person’s name or a heart shaped trench. Add candles or luminaries around the trench to create a spiritual ambiance and can be later used as a keepsake for those that attend. Wildflower seeds and tree plantings are another way to personalize the event. At the end of the ceremony, participants can either rake over the remains in the trench, or have the water from the ocean sweep the remains out to sea while family and friends join hands and remember the individual’s life.
The most common method of scattering ashes is known as “casting” , which is basically tossing the ashes into the wind. Let’s talk about the WIND. Consider wind direction and try to cast down to prevent “blow-back”. The dense nature of human ashes combined with a fine powder forms a whitish-gray cloud when it becomes airborne.
Some families want to release the ashes all at once, and others want to spread the ashes as a group, each member taking a turn scattering the remains.
This family opted to split the ashes in individual envelopes, some DIY-ers use paper cups. Your family funeral director can make this process much easier if you need assistance or have questions regarding this process.
Scattering tubes and biodegradable scattering urns are also available.
Feel like doing some flag waving today and roll out a new urn design for the Urn Garden patriotic collection.
American Pride Urn
The American Price urn solid brass cremation urn features a rich slate finish, hand-engraved with an American Eagle and the American Flag. Secure threaded lid.
Comes in three styles, full-size adult urn, matching keepsake, and heart-shaped keepsake urn.
American Pride Keepsake Urn
Peggy Sue Smith, RIP: My nephew had a memorial tattoo done to honor his grandmother, who introduced him to the guitar and paid for lessons.
When you sell the product that no one wants to buy, it’s always good to hear positive feedback from our customers. So, when one of my customers said it was a pleasure doing business with me, I was skeptical. Really?
And then later, sweet Angela in Indiana sent me a kind word:
I spoke with a very nice lady when I called the 1-888 # to order an urn, I felt like I was talking to a friend. She was so kind. I just want to say thank you.
Thank you for letting us serve you.
The whole reason I forced myself on Anne of Shifting Gears was a post she wrote about her girlfriends. The day I read it I knew I had to reconnect with a childhood friend that over the last few years, frankly, I’ve neglected. Five years after starting my own business I realize that in building it, I’ve let my friendships fade. She reminded me the importance of nurturing this part of life.
In our conversation, she also mentioned that her parents had been cremated and simple wood urns were the natural choice for both parents. They didn’t want their kids to spend a lot on a funeral and didn’t want to be buried. What to do with the urns? One of Anne’s daughters suggested that since they both loved to read, why not use each urn as a bookend until a final resting place could be determined? So, Anne’s parents reside on the bookshelf in her home for now.
Polaroid image courtesy of: Square America
Occasionally, urngarden.com gets keyword searches for “what to wear to a memorial service” or “appropriate attire for a funeral.” This costume was recently spotted at a David Carradine memorial fundraiser. Granted, Carradine’s death was on the spicy side, and she’s obviously putting the “fun” in funeral, but how about some respect for the family?
Here’s an example of what NOT to wear.
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