Selecting a Memory Lamp: A Thoughtful Sympathy Gift
During times of sadness, loss, or difficulty, memory lamps emanate a comforting glow of light. At other milestones, their beauty and unique design can honor a birth, or another special...
Funeral and Cremation Jewelry
History tells of grieving widows and the common practice of placing a lock of her deceased husband’s hair into a pendant to wear around her neck. Indian legends tell of...
Cultural Rituals of Spring and Easter and Their Significance
Who doesn’t enjoy Spring? The turn of seasons is a radiant cycle, with the arrival of Spring being the most jubilant of all, resplendent with emerging delicate green buds, days...
Cryonics and End of Life Planning: Part Two
Nederland, Colorado is host to cryogenic proponent Bredo Morstoel, of Norway. Morstoel requested that he be preserved believing that he would be revived to live again in the future. When...
Cryonics and End of Life Planning: Part One
“Dying well” can be challenging. Throw in the possibility of not dying, and it becomes more complex. Now people are making plans to have their bodies preserved at sub-zero temperatures...
5 Features that Make a High Quality Cremation Urn
A “high quality” cremation urn largely depends on the features and benefits that you, the consumer, require. But it also begins with materials and production, as well as attention to...
The Definition of Biodegradable Urns Includes Creative & Cool
The definition of a biodegradable urn is a cremation urn that is organic, capable of decomposing naturally, and is considered safe for the environment. The production of a biodegradable urn employs eco-friendly...
A Cremation Urn Designed for a Valentine
Valentine’s Day can be especially lonely when we have lost someone we love. Holiday festivities without a loved one can be empty and lack meaning. Not only is the accompanying...
Rent-a-car, Rent a Casket, Rent a Cremation Urn?
People commonly rent cars, movies, tools and tuxedos. But caskets and cremation urns? Today we can rent those, too. With people choosing to live more simply, individuals want end of...
Cremation Urns: Cultural and Generational Influences
When it comes to memorial urns, the rule “one size fits all” doesn’t apply. For instance, in a family decision regarding the loss of a loved one, there are potentially...
Attending a Memorial Service Remotely
The idea of watching a funeral on an iPhone might be distasteful to some. But for many it’s their only way to connect with family during a private service and...
Undugu: Hand Carved Soapstone Cremation Urns
The story behind Undugu or “brotherhood” urns offers a unique perspective into a product line. The Undugu story is one of integrity and successful empowerment. Undugu is a current and relevant...