For families that plan to keep the urn in the home or stored safely in a niche at the cemetery, the Pear Blossom Cremation Urn is a beautiful resting place for your loved one. Soothing sage green and snowy white pear blossoms speak Spring and renewal. Wisdom and Hope. Incorporating a simple floral design and calming colors with the ancient art form invented by the French and perfected by the Chinese, Cloisonne is a statement of Strength and Beauty. Our urns are handcrafted and constructed … [Read more...] about The Pear Blossom
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Time is of the Essence
As difficult and harsh as the weather's been lately, the beauty of spring is beginning to emerge. Buds on the trees, greening of the grass, birds returning to the garden. Mr. Davis shared these predictions for the future from a 1968 Mechanixs Illustrated mag: People have more time for leisure activities in the year 2008. The average work day is about four hours. But the extra time isn't totally free. The pace of technological advance is such that a certain amount of a jobholder's spare time … [Read more...] about Time is of the Essence
Bon Voyage: Memorial Service at Sea
One of our families is planning a memorial service to be held on a cruise. The widower cleared it with the cruise line and explained that they'd like to scatter the ashes at sea. No problem, the urn just needs to be biodegradable. The Journey biodegradable urn will work perfectly for a sea burial. Thank you Princess Cruise Line for the referral. … [Read more...] about Bon Voyage: Memorial Service at Sea
Resurrected
What good could possibly come out of a drive-by shooting in Carmichael, CA? A strong 22 year old heart. The heart of that young man has been beating strong now for seven years in the chest of the recipient; a guy who was my age when he got the gift. The clock was ticking on his end and he was down to a few hours left on his life. Later, the recipient hopped on an ATV and rode from Santa Monica to New York to raise awareness for organ donation. Crazy! … [Read more...] about Resurrected
Protector of the Gold
Today a family called looking for an urn with the image of a griffin. I love the idea of this ancient symbol of protection on a cremation urn. We've got a couple of griffins out in the garden. The legendary Griffin symbol is a fascinating creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. Variations of ancient lore say the griffin builds a nest, like an eagle (female?) and lays sapphires instead of eggs, and protects the gold. The feather of a griffin and the talon both are … [Read more...] about Protector of the Gold