Matters of Life and Death
The Fleur de Lis symbol has appeared on countless coats of arms, flags, architecture, and remains an enduring symbol of France and New Orleans. The Fleur de Lis literally means “lily flower” and the symbol is a stylized interpretation of a lily. Urn Garden has modernized the famous French icon into a piece of memorial jewelry.
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.
Irish traditions run deep even after loved ones pass away. As cremation becomes a more popular, economical and convenient option for many Irish families, so does having a portion of their loved one’s ashes preserved in a Celtic knot keepsake urn.
For less than $200 one of our customers was able to create an Irish themed keepsake collection for their loved one.
Our metal Celtic keepsake urns are sculpted and cast using the ancient lost wax method, then hand painted and trimmed in Celtic knots and brilliant Austrian crystals, which some believe have a power of their own.
Perhaps one of the most notable symbols in Celtic history, they are also called mystic or endless knots. You cannot see a beginning or an end, which symbolizes the endless and timeless nature of a person’s spirit or an uninterrupted life cycle. Celtic knot cremation urns honor one’s Irish heritage by featuring the delicate twists and turns of the knot as well as incorporating other Irish symbols such as shamrocks and various shades of emerald green.
Keepsake urns are mean to hold only a small amount of cremated remains, from as little as one cubic inch on up. Some families divide a loved one’s remains into several keepsake urns for kin to take home. They can also be used as a keepsake memorial after the remaining ashes are buried or scattered.
Celtic knot keepsake urns are beautiful enough to display in a designated location in one’s home or can be placed away safely in a memory box or hope chest.
Many of the styles shown here are smaller, if a full size adult urn is needed, one of our most popular styles is the Celtic Cross that can accomodate engraving names and dates if desired.
Our Gold Ribbon Heart keepsake urn pendant has a chamber inside which families can use to preserve the ashes of their loved one, lock of hair, or other small loving memento. Created in high quality gold plating and studded with crystals, the jewelry has a secure threaded lid, and includes tools to fill and seal the pendant.
This style of cremation urn jewelry is also available in gold, and sterling silver.
Other styles of cremation jewelry:
Another increasingly popular choice in cremation jewelry is heart cremation rings. Similar to heart urn necklaces, these rings can hold a small amount of cremated ashes, lock of hair, funeral flower petals or another tiny memento. And because you wear the ring on your finger or on a chain around your neck, it provides lasting comfort of having your loved one close to your heart.
Heart cremation rings are common because they symbolize a person’s affection and love for another. It’s not uncommon for a spouse or parent to wear a cremation ring as a comforting reminder. Hearts also represent the unbreakable connection between loved ones.
Cremation rings come in a variety of materials including 14K gold, Sterling silver, gold plated, titanium, brass and pewter and are worn by both men and women. When not worn, heart cremation rings can be kept in a special glass dome or display as another way of honoring your loved one.
Our sweet Tender Heart sterling silver memorial ring is a keepsake cremation ring that holds a small memorial of your loved one. Finally, consider have the heart cremation ring engraved with your loved one’s name and birth and death dates. Cremation rings are very tasteful and discreet and provide a lifetime of comfort.