As we close out a productive 2012 and reflect on a particularly dark December, we’re seeking the light to show us the way. A couple of finds on the Urngarden Pinterest boards.
Wishing You a Brighter New Year
Proper Period of Mourning
Over the Christmas break we were discussing the holiday show Christmas at the White House. It was fun to see the finery and traditions over the years. But December 1963 was different, the White House was dark. After the JFK assassination President Johnson declared a month long period of mourning and the White House was shrouded in black with crepe draping the door ways and chandeliers.
On the morning of December 22, the black crepe was removed and replaced by holly, wreaths, and mistletoe. Later that evening, the Christmas tree was lit. Lady Bird Johnson later wrote, “I walked the well-lit hall for the first time with the sense that life was going to go on, that we as a country were going to begin again.”
The young man that I was talking to thought a month long period of mourning was an old-school custom and would not be done today. A month? Too long. Our attention span, he said. He was speaking for the 20-25 year old young professionals that he knew.
Most people prefer the light over the dark, especially in December. And I agree that we’ve moved past the Victorian custom of draping every mirror in the house. Now, it seems that black wreaths and bunting are used for Halloween decorations. Is the idea of hanging a black wreath on the door or some hanging black ribbons out of the question when a death has occurred? Inspiration comes from the from the black feather wreaths I’ve seen. The symbolism is subtle, tactile, and the black is dramatic. It never goes out of style.
Season’s Greetings from Urn Garden
Urn Garden would like to wish you abundant peace and prosperity in the new year. Sending warm thoughts to the families that have lost loved ones and are starting new holiday traditions. Thanks for letting us serve you.
Discount Cremation Urns for Sale
If you are shopping for the product that NO ONE wants to buy, you’ve come to the right place to find affordable cremation urns for ashes. Whether you plan a burial in the cemetery or scatter or spread the ashes you should be able to find an affordable memorial urn here. Many of the heavier metal styles are attractive enough to display in the home.
We’ve marked down many of our cremation urns in an answer to families who are searching for “cheap urns”. These urns are cheap only in price compared to the funeral home or other online retailers. These are secure, quality urns that are either overstocked, discontinued, or sales samples.
Popular styles are the brass mother of pearl and the golden engraved urn. These urns are the same styles that are sold in the funeral homes but are older styles that are being phased out.
We have several pages of discount urns and urns on sale, including our metal cremation urns with secure threaded lids, as well as the popular biodegradable tubes designed for scattering ashes.
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