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Never Forget

December 7, 2008 urngarden.com

Filed Under: abandoned buildings, obituaries Tagged With: December 7, Pearl Harbor, WW2

Once Bitten

December 2, 2008 urngarden.com

Mike Reed, 55, died Sunday after being bitten by a bat and became the first human rabies death in Missouri since 1959, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

Reed became ill Nov. 19, and doctors suspected rabies after he started showing symptoms consistent with the disease.

Family members say none of them thought anything of the bite when it happened. The bat got into Reed’s house, and he caught it and let it climb on his coat before it bit his ear.


State and local health officials are working together to identify other individuals who may have had contact with the rabid bat or close contact with Reed.

Reed’s funeral is at 10 on Friday at Ozark Baptist Church east of Houston. Visitation time with the family is from 6 to 8 on Thursday at Evans Funeral Home.

TIPS FOR BAT CATCH & RELEASE:

Wear leather gloves or oven mitts to protect against rabies. Open your door or window. The bat may sense the fresh air and fly out of your house.

Allow the bat to land. (Not on your clothes or body!)

If the bat lands low, toss a towel carefully over the bat. It will not be able to take off again.

Keep the bat wrapped inside the towel. You should expect to hear clicking noises when the bat is frightened. It is best to presume that the bat might try to bite through the towel, so put on gloves or oven mitts to be safe.

If the bat lands high on your wall or ceiling, place a coffee can or plastic container over the bat. Slide the lid of the container cautiously between the bat and wall. Keep the container as close to the wall as possible. Do not pinch the bat.

Carry the towel or container outside. Set the trapped bat on the ground some distance from your house. Close your door so that the bat does not accidentally fly inside again.

Remove the towel and walk or run away.

source: News-Leader and KY3. Wikihow.

Filed Under: mental health, obituaries Tagged With: bat bite, rabies death in Missouri

Black Eye Friday

November 29, 2008 urngarden.com

“Anybody that dies from gittin’ trampled to death at Wal-Mart is bound to want his money back on that. I know I would. That’s a bad way to go, there.” Eve Cleveland

Filed Under: Advertising, Confessions, mental health, obituaries, Television Tagged With: Black Friday, Wal-Mart shoppers

Italian Horn and Fish Urn Jewelry

November 19, 2008 urngarden.com

Timeless Symbols of Protection:

In many cultures, the horn is believed to be the symbol of life and eternity. In ancient Italy the horn charm or amulet was worn in as protection against evil spirits and has also been linked to Celtic and Druid myths and beliefs. In pre-Christian Europe, animal horns pointed to the moon goddess and were considered sacred.

Italian Horn Urn Jewelry
Italian Horn Urn Jewelry

The Italian Horn urn necklace is available in sterling silver or a high quality gold plate and comes with silk cord or we’ve got chains that are optional.

The fish symbol is representative of the Christian faith and has ancient roots in the Celtic and Druid culture. This discreet urn pendant holds a trace amount of ash, flowers, hair, or other small memento. Available in sterling silver and gold.

Ithicus Fish Urn Jewelry
Ithicus Fish Urn Jewelry

cremation jewelry for ashes

Filed Under: Advertising, art, ash scattering, cremation, funeral service, Memorial Service Ideas, mental health, obituaries, pet urns, urn jewelry, urns Tagged With: Italian Horn urn necklace, Ithicus fish symbol, urn jewelry

Your Chariot Awaits

November 17, 2008 urngarden.com

Galyani Vadhana
Galyani Vadhana

Ever since Thailand’s 84 year old Princess Galyani Vadhana passed away on January 2nd, artists and technicians have been busy over the past 10 months readying Princess’ chariot for her final ride. Some fast facts on this ancient rig.

Thai funeral chariot

Weighs in at 14 tons. Compare to a cargo van 2.5 tons.

Pulled by 228 soldiers. Seems like horse power would be better, but none of the ancient chariots have Hemis. The chariot will carry the Princess on a long procession around the heart of Bangkok, using levers, gears, winches, and manpower.

Thai funeral Chariot

Dates back to 1875, built during the reign of King Rama I.

Despite it’s size, it’s a piece of rolling art. Elegantly carved in wood, gleaming with mirrors, gem stones and gold leaf.

The chariots will roll for the first time since 1995 when they were used during the cremation ceremony of the King’s mother.

Ceremonies started on November 14.

Source: The Straits Times

Filed Under: cremation, funeral service, Memorial Service Ideas, obituaries Tagged With: funeral charioit, funeral pyre, sandlewood urn, thai funeral chariot, Thai Princess

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