In the 17 years that we've operated Urn Garden, we've heard lots of stories about pet parents making the difficult decision to put a beloved animal to sleep. … [Read more...] about Death with Dignity
Cremation & Religion: What Religions Believe in Cremation?
Cremation has replaced traditional burial as the number one choice for families in the US over the past few years. This has made cremation the “new normal” … [Read more...] about Cremation & Religion: What Religions Believe in Cremation?
How to Write a Living Will
What is a Living Will? A living will is a legal document that details a person’s preferences regarding their medical treatment in the event they are unable to … [Read more...] about How to Write a Living Will
What is Cremation: A Definition, Average Cost and Urn Types
Urn Garden is your go-to site for quality cremation urns, jewelry, and memorial stones. But before you even begin to shop for a cremation urn, it helps to have … [Read more...] about What is Cremation: A Definition, Average Cost and Urn Types
Birds of a Feather: Cardinal Cremation Urn
Way back when we launched the urngarden.com site, we tried to focus on inspirational people and images that would lift us up out of the darkness and hopefully … [Read more...] about Birds of a Feather: Cardinal Cremation Urn
Celebrity Cremations: Pro-Wrestler “Big Daddy V”
Image Courtesy: WWE Although this post was intended to focus on the cremation of pro wrestler “Big Daddy V;” it’s more about what his wife Cassandra did with … [Read more...] about Celebrity Cremations: Pro-Wrestler “Big Daddy V”
Beauty from the Ashes: Urns for Mothers
In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re going to look at cremation urns for mothers. And, in the process, I’d like to skirt gracefully around the edges of that … [Read more...] about Beauty from the Ashes: Urns for Mothers
Beauty from the Ashes: Green Urns
Last time, in Astrology and Birthstones: April, I mentioned green was the color assigned to the astrological sign, Taurus. Signs of the zodiac aside, green also … [Read more...] about Beauty from the Ashes: Green Urns
Astrology & Birthstones: April-Taurus
Taurus is the Latin word for “bull,” a fierce creature feared for centuries (as the cave painting from the Lascaux Cave at the left clearly proves!) Commonly, … [Read more...] about Astrology & Birthstones: April-Taurus
How to Cope with Grief and Loss
In less than two months, I’ll turn 65; a sobering fact. As I look back over my life from this vantage point, I can clearly see how loss, and the grief it … [Read more...] about How to Cope with Grief and Loss