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
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?
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”
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 his ashes after his … [Read more...] about Celebrity Cremations: Pro-Wrestler “Big Daddy V”
History of Cremation: Victorian Society’s Reaction
Cremation in England – and here in the U.S.too, arose from dire necessity. But the practice wasn’t widely appreciated in either country for many years. In … [Read more...] about History of Cremation: Victorian Society’s Reaction
No Funeral, No Flowers: What I Learned Planning a Memorial Service
We recently had a death in the family. Our family matriarch. Grandmother. She lived a long, rich life and had made a list of specific wishes before she … [Read more...] about No Funeral, No Flowers: What I Learned Planning a Memorial Service
Celebrity Cremations: Woody Guthrie
Last month we published Celebrity Cremations: Isadora Duncan, in celebration of the famous dancer’s birthday in late May – and in acknowledgement of her … [Read more...] about Celebrity Cremations: Woody Guthrie
Celebrity Cremations: Isadora Duncan
The date has come and gone, but May 27th, 2018 is the birthday of Isadora Duncan. Born in San Francisco in 1877, she became a world famous choreographer, … [Read more...] about Celebrity Cremations: Isadora Duncan
Purple Urns for Ashes, New Styles at Urn Garden
Urn Garden has cremation urns for sale in a myriad of colors and purple is one of the most powerful. In addition to the color’s strong presence, it … [Read more...] about Purple Urns for Ashes, New Styles at Urn Garden