The most common method of scattering ashes is known as "casting" , which is basically tossing the ashes into the wind. Let's talk about the WIND. Consider wind direction and try to cast down to prevent "blow-back". The dense nature of human ashes combined with a fine powder forms a whitish-gray cloud when it becomes airborne. Some families want to release the ashes all at once, and others want to spread the ashes as a group, each member taking a turn scattering the remains. This … [Read more...] about Dust in the Wind: Scattering Ashes Ceremony
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Just Sit Tight, We’re On Our Way
Andrew 1: Knock knock. New York: Who’s there? Andrew 1: 9/11 New York: 9/11 who? Andrew 1: You said you’d never forget. via Related: Bad Day at the Office … [Read more...] about Just Sit Tight, We’re On Our Way
American Pride Urn
Feel like doing some flag waving today and roll out a new urn design for the Urn Garden patriotic collection. The American Price urn solid brass cremation urn features a rich slate finish, hand-engraved with an American Eagle and the American Flag. Secure threaded lid. Comes in three styles, full-size adult urn, matching keepsake, and heart-shaped keepsake urn. … [Read more...] about American Pride Urn
Peggy Smith Memorial Tattoo
Peggy Sue Smith, RIP: My nephew had a memorial tattoo done to honor his grandmother, who introduced him to the guitar and paid for lessons. Peggy was my mother-in-law, and was an influence in launching this site. Peggy had always been the picture of health and when she died suddenly from a brain tumor, 6 weeks after diagnosis, we were all deeply affected. Peggy's husband Ed Smith was kind enough to compose these words about Peggy: It's hard to put a lifetime in such a short space but Peggy … [Read more...] about Peggy Smith Memorial Tattoo
Funeral for a Friendship?
The whole reason I forced myself on Anne of Shifting Gears was a post she wrote about her girlfriends. The day I read it I knew I had to reconnect with a childhood friend that over the last few years, frankly, I've neglected. Five years after starting my own business I realize that in building it, I've let my friendships fade. She reminded me the importance of nurturing this part of life. In our conversation, she also mentioned that her parents had been cremated and simple wood urns were … [Read more...] about Funeral for a Friendship?