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Urns For Ashes: Remindering a Loved One

December 18, 2009 in cremation urns | 1 comment

Urn for Ashes

Urn for Ashes

Urns for ashes allow us, as humans, to maintain a connection to a loved one who has passed.  To some Christians, cremation simply does not seem right or normal somehow.  Others accept it fully.  Maybe it is simply each individuals perception of what is right and wrong.  While some have strong feelings about urns for ashes and may not consider them as a memorial, cremation urns today are as beautiful as any decor or display you will find.  Why are some so against cremation?

Since the beginning of time, the traditional way to say goodbye to a loved one was through ground burial.  In our minds, if a body is still intact and buried beneath the earth, they are still “there.”  Cremation, to some, means that  the body is completely gone in a physical sense, which may be why it is so hard for some to understand.  However, when it comes to what is right or wrong Biblically, some Christians may be surprised.  And, if it is the fact that you want your loved one buried in a cemetery that keeps you from grasping this method of memorial, many urns for ashes can be buried and marked with a head stone or other grave marker just like what has been the tradition with casket burial.

In recent years, the idea of cremation is settling in as a “normal” way to send a loved one off to eternity.  For some, it is the financial aspect that has led them to turn in a new direction.  Urns for ashes are usually much less costly than traditional caskets, and the savings is substantial.  Given the state of the economy, everyone is looking for every way they can to pinch pennies, and cremation is a loving way to do just that.  The process is not harsh or unimaginably cruel – in fact, it is completely natural.  According to the Bible, from ashes we came and to ashes we will return.  Consider the following passage from Genesis 3:19:

“By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust your will return.”

Pretty clear, and undeniable.  The truth of the matter is, when a loved one passes this life it is their spirit that transcends into eternity.  Urns for ashes are the perfect way for you to keep your loved one close to your heart and mind.

Everyone who is a Christian understands that the mortal body will be left behind, and that all will have a new body in Christ.  So, if you are hard set against cremation, you may want to think about it carefully.  There is nothing unnatural about it, and it is a wonderful way to let your loved one dictate their destination.  Urns for ashes can be buried, or you may scatter the ashes of your loved one in a favorite place where they spent their most enjoyable times.

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Thoughts on Scattering Ashes

November 17, 2009 in scattering ashes | No comments

Losing a loved one can be a devastating experience, but through meaningful funeral services and carefully prepared memorial practices, family members can both honor the memory of the deceased and begin to make peace with the loss.  Those who choose cremation have a number of options when it comes to what is done with the ashes.  While some prefer to keep the ashes at home in a cremation urn or a piece of cremation jewelry, others prefer to scatter the ashes at some meaningful location.  But simply deciding to do so isn’t all that is required.  Rather, there are quite a few regulations that govern where it is legally acceptable to dispose of human remains, and families need to be careful to follow the appropriate procedures.

Despite the differences from state to state regarding what is allowed, a few general principles usually apply.  First, all civic entities agree that the ashes and the receptacle that carried them need to be disposed of separately.  Also, ashes should not be scattered on private property without the express permission of the owner, and most public lands like city parks do not allow any disposal of remains at all.  However, “uncontrolled public lands,” like lakes or woodlands may be acceptable sites depending on the state in which they are located.

The most common place people choose to scatter ashes is in a body of water, but different rules apply depending on what type of body it is.  Regulations for scattering remains in inland waters are governed by the Clean Water Act, but the guidelines for doing the same in an ocean fall under the jurisdiction of the Environmental Protection Agency, which has different regulations depending on what region of the country is involved.

Many companies offer various “burial at sea” options that allow families a wide array choices.  Some people prefer that the company take care of scattering of the ashes themselves without family or friends present while others want to plan and conduct their own memorial service on the boat.  In these instances, the company simply takes care of the logistical details, like obtaining the necessary permits and monitoring the weather.  Others prefer more of a hybrid approach to memorializing a loved one by not being present on the boat itself during the scattering but instead standing by on land to watch from the shore.

The idea of “burial at sea” fills many people with a romantic notion about their loved one’s ashes mingling with the currents and traveling to far-off lands.  In reality though, the ashes sink to the bottom of the ocean floor.  For those who wish to feel that their loved one’s remains are doing “more” than this, a relatively recent development has been the use of “living memorial reefs.”  Instead of simply releasing the ashes to sink to the ocean floor, they are released over a coral reef and in turn become part of the natural eco-system.  This has become a popular choice for those concerned about the environmental issues raised regarding the disposal of human remains.

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Green Urns – The Best Way to Preserve Nature

September 7, 2009 in Biodegradable Urns | No comments

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.

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Biodegradable Urns

August 27, 2009 in Biodegradable Urns | No comments

Where noted, all materials used in the making of our burial urns are biodegradable, non-toxic and environmentally safe. Each urn is suitable for land burial. Our Peaceful Pillow Urns are ideal for water burial on the ocean or lakes.

Scattering urns are suitable for water and land scattering. We have a wonderful line of new scattering urns for your loved one’s memorial service.

We lead the biodegradable urns market by providing the largest selection of exclusive products online. View our burial urns for further options. Our passion is to work towards a sustainable and green company, community and world.

Biodegradable Urns: Go Greener

Losing a family member or a loved one is very upsetting and shocking. Grieving is a process that stays with many of us for a long time. A grieving person  findsit quite difficult to endure the loss of a loved one and plan whether to bury or cremate the departed.

If your loved one was concerned about the environment and the fact that leaving a carbon footprint on earth is not good, you may want to pay tribute to their life in a very special way.

It is very common to scatter the ashes of a loved one. Urns designed for this purpose are carefully made to hold ashes of your loved one and then disperse those ashes back to the earth in an easier way.  This pays a dignified and respectful ways towards your beloved. These are called biodegradable urns. People, who are environmental conscious, use these urns for their dear ones as a tribute to their belief in the continuation of life after death.

Biodegradable urns are also called bio urns. They represent a growing section of the cremation urn industry and are increasing in popularity as more people become aware of the effects of non-biodegradable materials on the earth.

Why Should A Biodegradable Urn Be Used?

Bio urns are used for many reasons by the eco friendly people. Mainly people who are environmentally conscious choose these urns as an affirmation of their believe that ecology is a concern for all of humankind. The benefit of these urns are viewed as a source of giving back minerals and nutrients to the Earth. In this way these biodegradable urns help to preserve land. They offer a great solution for dispersion of your loved one’s ashes at sea by momentarily containing the cremated remains and restraining them from accidental scattering  at the time of dispersion.

When these urns are used for land burial then they will completely break down in approximately one year depending on the surrounding climate.

Biodegradable urns are created using natural resources including

  • paper
  • natural clays
  • wood
  • water-soluble non-toxic paints

They are eco friendly and fester naturally. Some of them are designed to break down or decompose slowly over time when placed into the earth. Others are intended to liquefy in minutes when positioned into a body of water. People are considering the environment more often now. This is due the effects of the global warming, pollution of the earth’s water, and destruction of natural resources.

The type of materials biodegradable urns are made of is specific to the type of use they will receive. Many of the urns are made primarily of paper and will dissolve In rapidly in water. These urns are ideal for scattering cremains at sea.

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