In today’s world of environment awareness, families around the world have begun leading a lifestyle called ‘going green’. This is done by utilizing all forms of recycled paper and avoiding plastic, which in turn will leave behind minimal carbon footprint and save the planet.
Interestingly, this change in awareness has also prompted a change with green urns which at the same time are useful, beautiful and do not leave behind any form of impurity that could harm the planet. These changes include making of urns through unfired clay, recycled paper and other non lethal materials that putrefy rapidly once buried or thrown into the sea or river.
Although the making of these green urns are quiet multifaceted it can be formed into any of the artistic urns that are made of other materials that are much more expensive and that cannot be recycled. These green urns are made with material that is durable enough to take carry it to the designated place where the ashes or are meant to be buried scattered. If these remains need to be transported via an aircraft carrier to another location it can be done so with ease. The airport security section will make sure that these types of urns are taken to their destination without any effort.
Another new procedure to create uniquely beautiful urns that give it a rustic look like clay is the “rough-pulping” method. Interestingly enough this method makes use of recycled paper and the output is that of an old world charm. Once the pulp is obtained through various methods, it is given different forms and shapes that are much quicker to degrade if it is buried in soil. The “shell” series is a commonly used series that uses this technique to create green urns in the form of beautiful artistic shells. These shell urns are most commonly used for water burials and when immersed in the sea it floats for a while and then descends into the sea.
Green urns usually come along packed neatly in biodegradable bags, so that the remains of your loved one can be carried as far as a hill top to be buried or scattered. The bag also serves as a dual purpose where the remains will not spill into your backpack or your luggage whilst en route to your destination. These green urns are usually designed and hand crafted by expert craftsman and well known artists with exquisite designs, colors and paintings.
Keeping up with the “go green” theme, paints that are used for the urn decoration are all non-toxic and in most cases vegetable dyes are used as well. These are naturally made colors and are a bit expensive since it is a meticulous process; it is environmentally friendly and does no harm to the earth. These urns can be formed and painted according to the personality of the deceased in whose memory the urn is being created. It is also a reflection of their sentiments that were always for the benefit of the planet and never intended any harm to it even after they are dead.
