Raku pottery is an ancient Japanese firing process in which each urn is removed from the kiln while it's still red hot, the molten glaze is silky and glowing. The hot pottery is placed in a bed of st...
The most traditional type of storage for cremated remains is a cremation urn. These can be made from a wide variety of materials, including wood, bronze, or other metals. They can be used indoors or o...
Cloisonne is an ancient art form invented by the French and perfected by the Chinese, and predates stained glass art. Cloisonne is a statement of strength and beauty, constructed from brass, copper an...
The lost-wax process of casting is one of the oldest methods used in creating bronze statues and urns. Introduced in Ancient Greece, this practice was popularized during the Renaissance Period. Today,...
Wood urns are extremely popular because they offer the natural beauty and warmth that is often desired in a memorial urn. Cremation urns and memory chests are available in many different non-endangere...
Strength and Beauty, the Benefits of a Stone Urn:BeautyPermanenceElegantDurabilityDramatic colorsHealing properties of minerals and gemstones.Prefect for burial or niche placement.Marble cremation urn...
For families that want a gold urn pendant but can't afford to purchase a 14K piece, Urn Garden has an affordable line of high quality gold plated cremation jewelry. Vermiel (pronounced Ver-may) is a c...
One of the more popular yet delicate-looking style of urns available is those made with mother of pearl. Also commonly known as nacre, this mineral is an organic material found on the outer coating of...
If you are shopping for funeral merchandise, you've probably seen the term "keepsake urns". This is simply a mini version of the full size containers, designed to store a small amount of ashes or lock...
The Celtic Knot is one of the best known motifs in Celtic jewelry and art. The delicate twists and turns are found in ancient stone art and tattoos, in illuminated manuscripts- in fact, just about any...
Clients are drawn to the beauty of Cloisonné urns and often are under the impression that they are made from glass or ceramic. The truth is that this style of cremation urn is made from metal. Cloison...
Cremation jewelry comes in a myriad of varieties: from lockets, bracelets, necklaces, and rings. Many pieces of this jewelry, such as a locket, are designed in the traditional sense as a small contain...
When you choose a ceramic cremation urn, you are choosing a unique work of art. The craft of pottery and ceramic making is an ancient skill dating back literally thousands of years. The beauty of a ce...
Cremation urns are available in many different materials and styles. By understanding the choices that are available when choosing a crematory urn, you will be able to make a decision that is appropri...
Ashes to Ashes Dust to Dust. Many families are choosing to take a very natural approach to cremation by going green. Biodegradable Urns are designed with environmentally conscious families in mind, wh...
