Matters of Life and Death
Our Sand Blast Golf urn is sculpted by an award winning American designer. The golf urn statue has been sculpted using the ancient lost wax method and then recreated in great detail using cold cast resin with bronze filler for the look and feel of solid bronze. The Golf sculpture is mounted on a solid maple wood urn and is also available in a dark walnut finish.
For our loved ones that were born in the month of August, a good starting place for planning a memorial theme is the August birth flower, the gladiolus.
Striking beauty, from the Latin word “gladius,” meaning sword. Glads symbolize strength and moral integrity.
If you don’t know the loved one’s favorite color, you could draw on the colors the Peridot gemstone. Peridot is the August birthstone and is mainly green, with golden yellows and brown inclusions. The color of summer.
Ancient Egyptians called peridot “The Gem of the Sun” because it was supposedly too bright to be visible in the sunny Egyptian desert. Legend also suggests that peridot can glow at night and it’s now believed that Cleopatra´s emeralds were really fine, dark green peridots.
Drawing on the color of peridot and the color of summer, Urngarden.com has green and gold urns at a tremendous savings for families.
Check out this unusual idea for a simple, elegant floating glad floral arrangement.
If your loved one was fond of purple, The Moonlight Bohemian Cremation Urn might be the tribute you are looking for. Rich color and detail, The Moonlight Bohemian is a blown glass urn made in Europe. The lid opens from the top and can be permanently sealed if desired. Wax can also be used to secure the lid firmly, while allowing access if needed at a later date. Many of our clients in Southern California use wax to stabilize delicate pieces in the event of an earthquake.
August birthdays could pair purple gladiolus, candles and pictures with this urn at the memorial service for a beautiful display.
Glads are easy to grow if you are considering a memorial garden, or just a special flower planting dedicated to your loved one. We thew some down in the garden this year and were pleased with the results. We want more!
Several years ago I was at a local florist to check out their selection of wreaths designed for a cremation urn. There weren’t a lot of options, in fact, they only had two listed in a notebook, and at the time, no choices were listed on their website. It was sad, and today this particular florist offers more variety. Here’s some ideas for a floral display designed for the urn at the memorial service. You can get ideas for flowers paired with various styles of marble or stone, metal, and wood cremation urns.
My personal favorite is a more wild natural look, with a combination of roses, succulents, and wildflowers. Simple and beautiful and softens the metal vase.
A marble or stone urn is paired with a more traditional style wreath studded with roses, daisies, and greenery.
Lilies are so fragrant, and symbolize friendship.
This arch over a wood or box shape adds interest. Almost an arbor effect.
Here’s another box shaped urn, this one is actually made from biodegradable paper. The free standing heart sculpture on the top adds height and interest, and then surrounded by roses and greenery. So pretty.
Speaking of environmentally friendly, if you plan to have an ash scattering ceremony at the lake or ocean, floral wreaths are still a beautiful symbol for a natural burial and gives family and friends a chance to participate in the service by tossing a few petals or setting a wreath into the water along with the ashes.
This particular arrangement gives you an idea of blending the elements of candles, flowers or urn in the loved one’s favorite color to personalize the memorial service. The explosion of pink has all the funeral favorites, roses, Gerber daisies, glads, lilies, and carnations.
Flowers representing the deceased’s birth month might be a good choice. Family’s often overlook the healing power of flowers at funeral or memorial services, and will request that no flowers be delivered. It’s too bad because the tradition of flowers for special occasions is still relevant today and is a proven mood lifter.
If you are planning a funeral or memorial long distance or don’t have a relationship with a local florist, Teleflora has a couple of attractive options, and not just wreaths. This example of two free standing vases flanking the urn make a statement.
For customers in the Springfield, Missouri area our friends at these fine florists can help you create a memorable memorial arrangement:
