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Happy Holidays from Urn Garden

Here’s my holiday gift-giving-don’t. An urn as a surprise Christmas gift. Bad idea.

The guy who bought the  urn pendant for his girlfriend. He called ahead to check the return policy in the event she was uncomfortable with his gift. She was.

One well-meaning lady wanted to buy this urn for her daughter’s boyfriend who’d lost his mother the prior Christmas. She just knew he’d be thrilled to find the Purple Passion urn under the tree. He wasn’t.

purple cremation urn

 

Both clients had their bad idea jeans on that day.

Please.  Call me if your significant other specifically requests an urn as a Christmas gift. It’s kind of a personal choice, don’t assume.

Merry Christmas!

Vintage Christmas pix via Square America.

Entertaining Under The Influence

As a gift to myself, I purchased Amy Sedaris’, Hospitality Under the Influence. So glad I did, it’s currently sold out on Amazon…but if you find it….GET IT!

Great recipes, craft ideas, and entertaining tips that made me chortle.

I found this little gem:

Most people want to contribute when someone else is grieving, but often they are unsure of what to do. I know when I hear the words “it was a freak accident, immediately think “I need to roast a chicken.”

I always like to keep what I call a grieving kit tucked away in my closet for these occasions. It’s like a first-aid kit for the brain.

THE GRIEVING KIT

  • Alprazolam
  • An assortment of handkerchiefs (personalized if time permits)
  • A laminated picture of a religious figure or icon
  • Candles
  • A mix tape of sad songs
  • A tuft of hair from the deceased
  • Extra Alprazolam

Memorial Service Ideas

scattering ashes at sea

In an age of “in lieu of flowers” we shouldn’t forget the power of flowers for a grieving family. Especially this time of year, the sensory impact of live flowers can actually add a healing element to the memorial service. With cremation and the trend of simplicity in funeral services the floral aspect is often overlooked.

urn wreath

Wreaths are an excellent choice for a ceremony where the urn will be present or families that plan to spread the ashes.

funeral wreath