Merl Wilhelm
July 14, 1934-April 6, 2010
We’ll miss seeing you buzzing around the garden. Merle had his chair rigged for trash collection, and was the eyes and ears for our block. A good man and proud American. Our thoughts go out to the family.
memorial garden
Lucky Shamrock Garden Stones
If you are thinking about stepping out, consider a lucky shamrock garden stone.
Sturdy, durable and weatherproof. Each garden stone carries an Irish Blessing, and best of all? Made in the U.S.A.
Visit Urngarden.com for more Spring urn and memorial garden stone selections.
Shooting Star Memorial Jewelry: Smile and Wave Goodbye
Looking to the heavens at night, one cannot help gaze at the endless number of stars. It’s comforting and healing to feel that those stars are somehow a symbol or sign that a loved one is looking back or watching over us. Those stars are also a symbol of divine guidance. A five-pointed star represents the Star of Bethlehem, while a six-pointed star represents creation. Inspired by shooting stars, we’ve put together a collection of star themed urns and memorial ideas.
Because of this belief, shooting star memorial keepsakes are popular options for those looking to find a meaning behind a person’s death. Inspired by the mystical sight of a shooting star, mourners can select from star urn necklaces that are discreet enough to wear for any occasion, yet special enough to have on every day.
Another memorial keepsake along the lines of stars and shooting stars is garden stones. These all-weather stones can pretty enough to put indoors and sturdy enough to place in a garden outdoors. One possible verse that can come with this type of stone is “Perhaps the stars in the sky are loved ones letting us know they are near by guiding us through the night.”
Finally, full-size urns and keepsake urns are also available for your loved one’s cremated remains.
Urban Memorial Art New York City
Miss Heather, of NYC gave us a garden tour of some of the memorials spotted lately in her Greenpoint neighborhood.
But first, a brief history moment.
Early Colonization of Greenpoint:
Greenpoint was originally inhabited by Keskachauge Indians, a sub-tribe of the Lenape. Contemporary accounts describe it as remarkably verdant and beautiful, with Jack pine and oak forest, meadows, fresh water creeks and briny marshes. Water fowl and fish were abundant.
Flash forward to our first projects: Airbrush memorials for Luis* and Malo:
Smaller and more subtle examples include this memorial to Alexander McQueen on the B62 bus stop.
*update: Tribute to Luis located in Bushwick. Not Greenpoint.
Earth Friendly Biodegradable Cremation Urns
This month we’re featuring heart-shaped cremation urns, jewelry urns, and memorial stones. One of our favorites is the earth friendly Unity biodegradable urn.
These beautiful urns are handmade and feature inlaid fresh flower petals. It is available in three sizes, pet or keepsake size urn, standard adult urn, or a double capacity companion urn.Each urn includes a water-soluble plastic bag for the cremated remains.
The Unity urn is designed for ground burial. Once buried it will degrade naturally over time. Available in three designs with matching keepsakes.
