There's not many choices for urn bracelets, so it's exciting when a new style becomes available for families that want it. We've been working this week on our new collection of urn jewelry, cremation rings and bracelets and matching urn pendants. The circle is an ancient symbol of Eternity. Beaded leather and 14 K yellow gold combine for a contemporary urn bracelet design. Our urn jewelry blends the simplicity of the Eternity symbol that discreetly holds a trace of cremation ash, lock of … [Read more...] about New Urn Jewelry
Memorial Service Ideas
Memorial Stones and Fall Planting
Fall is an excellent time to plant a tree as a living memorial for a loved one. Even apartment dwellers can adopt and beautify a blighted urban area or possibly a park area. (Contact local officials in your area) We've assisted many schools that have planned tree planting memorials for students and faculty. Depending on the zone you live in Fall planting is best in mild climates. Weather conditions are cool and allow plants to establish roots in the new location before spring rains and summer … [Read more...] about Memorial Stones and Fall Planting
Painting Over the Past
Some of our friends in life and cyberworld have transformed their living spaces after the death of a loved one (or a flood). It's usually a struggle at first and then the breakthrough. Sometimes we need a push to get us started. But in the end it's good therapy. Shadowed by memories of a lost husband, Hilary and her living room needed an infusion of joy. The room is filled with painful reminders of Hilary's husband Joe's battle with cancer. The giant gray sectional that Joe spent his last … [Read more...] about Painting Over the Past
Rich Pets
"Trouble", Leona's snowy white toy Maltese terrier will live out the rest of her years in style. In death, she will be reunited with her owner in the Helmsley Mausoleum. Egyptians often buried cats with their owners. And Florida recently passed legislation allowing pets to be buried with their owners. For the royally pampered pooch, our latest pet urn in the Egyptian Urn Collection. This urn is hand painted ceramic, vivid colors and features the wings of Isis. This urn will … [Read more...] about Rich Pets
Days of Our Lives: Romanian Folk Art
I've been sitting on these Romanian tombstones for awhile, meanwhile it's made the rounds on some of the funeral blogs and was featured on Coilhouse today. These bright and cheerful, yet creepy grave markers tell the story. Click pix for bigness: … [Read more...] about Days of Our Lives: Romanian Folk Art