Life in the Garden

Matters of Life and Death

obituaries

Salt of the Earth Urns

An earth friendly option for families is our Salt Urns. Hand-crafted from solid blocks of Himalayan Rock Salt, the salt deposits in the Himalayas are over 250 million years old and believed to be the purest on earth. Each natural salt urn is unique in both color and finish. When placed in water, our Salt of the Earth urns will dissolve within 4 hours. As a precious and portable commodity, salt has long been a cornerstone of economies throughout history. Covenants in both the Old and New … [Read more...] about Salt of the Earth Urns

Jesse James

So I finally got to see "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford". Loved it! Some might find it slow or dull, but the acting and cinematography is great. Brad portrayed Jesse James as the sociopath that he was, and Casey Afflek's interpretation of Robert Ford is compelling. Jesse was a cash cow not only for Robert Ford, but the whole state. Missouri is the cave state and so there are lots of hi-dee holes for the James gang. Jesse's mother, Zerelda, who lost a hand to … [Read more...] about Jesse James

Memorial Service Ideas

In an age of "in lieu of flowers" we shouldn't forget the power of flowers for a grieving family. Especially this time of year, the sensory impact of live flowers can actually add a healing element to the memorial service. With cremation and the trend of simplicity in funeral services the floral aspect is often overlooked. Wreaths are an excellent choice for a ceremony where the urn will be present or families that plan to spread the ashes. … [Read more...] about Memorial Service Ideas

Once Bitten

Mike Reed, 55, died Sunday after being bitten by a bat and became the first human rabies death in Missouri since 1959, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Reed became ill Nov. 19, and doctors suspected rabies after he started showing symptoms consistent with the disease. Family members say none of them thought anything of the bite when it happened. The bat got into Reed’s house, and he caught it and let it climb on his coat before it bit his ear. State and … [Read more...] about Once Bitten