Way back when we launched the urngarden.com, 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
Memorial Service Ideas
4 Beautiful Symbolic Urns That Bring Peace and Rest to The Soul
When families are faced with shopping for an urn to store a loved ones ashes, it's usually a pretty dark day. With all the choices that are available to buy … [Read more...] about 4 Beautiful Symbolic Urns That Bring Peace and Rest to The Soul
March Astrology Signs and Birthstones
For anyone who’s fascinated with astrology, this bit of news won’t be surprising at all: Aries is actually the first of the signs of the zodiac. Being in the … [Read more...] about March Astrology Signs and Birthstones
Acknowledging a Death Anniversary: A Few Ideas
I’ve been thinking and writing about death anniversaries for years. Most recently it was “Twelve Ways to Celebrate a Loved One’s Death Anniversary.” This time … [Read more...] about Acknowledging a Death Anniversary: A Few Ideas
How to Avoid Mistakes When Planning a Funeral
Before you roll your eyes, stop and think about what I’m saying: staging a funeral is a lot like hosting a social gathering (I hate to call it a party, but I … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Mistakes When Planning a Funeral
Don’t Dismiss the Healing Power of Funeral Flowers
Sadly, funerals have been on my itinerary more frequently the last couple of years. One disturbing trend that's clear and often noted in the obituary is the … [Read more...] about Don’t Dismiss the Healing Power of Funeral Flowers
Beauty from the Ashes: Patriotic Cremation Urns
It’s no secret: more and more Americans are choosing cremation. In fact, cremation has been called the ‘new American way of death” – which has prompted greater … [Read more...] about Beauty from the Ashes: Patriotic Cremation Urns
How to Choose Pallbearers for the Funeral
Earlier in the year, it was suggested that I write a post about pallbearers – how to choose suitable candidates, what’s required of them; that sort of thing. I … [Read more...] about How to Choose Pallbearers for the Funeral
The Language of Funeral Flowers
Today I’d like to talk about what’s been called “the language of flowers”. Certainly, we all know flowers don’t actually speak; nonetheless, we’ve found a way … [Read more...] about The Language of Funeral Flowers
DIY Memorial Keepsakes: How to Make a Funeral Program
If you’ve been to a funeral or memorial service, chances are you were given a funeral program upon your arrival at the service location–so you’re familiar with … [Read more...] about DIY Memorial Keepsakes: How to Make a Funeral Program