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Everyday Heros

April 19, 2013 urngarden.com

This week’s bombings in Boston, Massachusetts, are a grizzly yet unfortunate reminder that awful things can and do happen in this world. But, it is also an indication that although there are bad or mean-spirited people, there are also overwhelmingly more kind and gentle-hearted ones.

memorial tattooMany stories are coming out of this Boston Marathon tragedy; a lot of them sad and unfathomable. There are, however, multiple tales of heroism, Good Samaritans, and amazing human nature.

Dr. Vivek Shah, an orthopedic surgeon from New England Baptist Hospital in Massachusetts, was close to completing the 26.2-mile run when the two bombs went off. Fearing for his family waiting for him at the finish line, he sprinted toward them until he realized what he was running into. Described as a “war zone,” Dr. Shah stopped to administer emergency care to whomever needed it. It didn’t matter that he was exhausted from running the race. He just knew he had to step in and help until emergency personnel came. He later found his family safe.

Persian Gulf War veteran, U.S. Army Officer Bruce Mendelsohn, was another every day hero who jumped in to help when and where it was needed after the blasts. While enjoying a post-race party nearby, he rushed down to the scene to offer assistance after hearing the bombs detonate. Without giving his own well-being a second thought, he went into action assisting the wounded. He said his Army training “kicked in” along with his desire to help.

That’s the thing with tragedies such as this. They may scare and even anger people, but it won’t stop them from banning together to help out their fellow men or women. We’ve seen it on September 11, 2001, again during Hurricane Katrina, and now during the Boston Marathon. Many prayers and healing thoughts go out to the victims and families affected by this disaster.

Filed Under: Confessions, mental health, Tattoos Tagged With: Everyday Heros, heros of Boston Marathon tragedy

Beyond Traditional: Memorial Tattoos

February 28, 2013 urngarden.com

Forget Me Not Memorial TattooWith cremations on the rise nationally, many bereaved individuals are looking for unique ideas on what to do with their loved one’s ashes. Typically, cremated remains are either buried or displayed in a beautiful urn.

However, some want to do more and go beyond traditional commemorations.

They want to hold their loved one as close to their heart as possible and do so by designing and getting memorial tattoos. However, not just any kind of tattoo. Some mourners today seek to have a small portion of their loved one’s ashes incorporated into the ink used in the tattoo. The ashes are ground into a fine powder and sterilized before mixed with the ink.

Is this a great way to memorialize a loved one? Of course. But, it doesn’t come without risk.

The chance of infection or rejection is greater than with a traditional tattoo because you are introducing a foreign substance into your body. Since this is a relatively new procedure, there really isn’t much scientific data to support or reject it. Then there’s the chore of finding a tattoo artist who specializes in this technique. They are out there, and this is an amazing way to honor your loved one who died!

What better to inscribe your loved one’s name or image then with a bit of his or her ashes! This is definitely a personalized way to keep a parent, child, spouse, or friend’s memory alive and with you forever!

Filed Under: cremation, Memorial Service Ideas, Tattoos Tagged With: ashes in the inks, memorial tattoo, memorial tattoos

Memorial Tattoos

January 18, 2013 urngarden.com

This weeks gallery of memorial tattoos.

memorial tattooA white tattoo is new to me and I like the subtle look.

memorial tattoos

The ancient infinity symbol is timeless and will never need an update.

memorial tattoo

Feathers and flight, what’s not to like?

See the complete collection of memorial tattoos on Urn Garden pinterest board.

Filed Under: art, Confessions, Memorial Service Ideas, Tattoos, three beautiful things Tagged With: fly away tattoo, infinity tattoo, love life tattoo, memorial tattoo

Camo Urns for the Hunter

October 14, 2012 urngarden.com

We recently served a family who wanted to create a cremation memorial that really captured the essence of their husband and father.  He was a sportsman, lived in a rural area and loved the outdoors. Hunting and fishing was a religious experience. Originally, the widow inquired about a bronze eagle urn, she liked this urn because her husband had an eagle tattoo on his chest. But what she really wanted was an urn with the image of a deer on it. The area they live in is loaded with deer and her husband always looked forward to deer season.

This bronze deer urn sculpture was more in line with what she had in mind.bronze deer urnHi, just wanted to let you know the deer urn did arrive and it is beautiful, I DO love it! I wanted to thank you again. Lori C., Ohio

The deer urn was a custom piece that took a couple of weeks to produce. The timeline and budget may not suit the families that need an urn shipped quicker, but if you have the luxury of time, it’s worth the wait.

Inspired by these families that want to honor the outdoorsman, we launched a collection of hunting and fishing urns to pay tribute.

hunting and fishing cremation urns for ashes

We carry a camouflage line of urns that would work as a memorial for a hunter or fisherman.

camo hunting cremation urn for ashes

Camo patterns in a brushy woodland perfect for game hunters. These are metal urns, that are dipped using the water transfer process, the same style used in camo coating ATV’s, and vehicles. The woodland pattern comes in a small size for sharing the ashes or could be used for a pet. Secured with a threaded lid on the top.

For duck or other water fowl enthusiasts, this sunset scene is beautiful and can be personalized with laser engraving.

sunset cremation urn for ashes

Fishing themed urns are a favorite with families that are paying tribute to an angler. This classic vase style urn is professionally painted with tough metallic paint and features a trophy bass taking the bait and putting up a fierce fight. Fits nicely in a niche at the cemetery or suitable for home display. Our engravers can add names and dates if you desire.

fishing cremation urns for ashes

Depending on your taste and style, there are many options to commemorate the life of your favorite sportsman. We can help.
cremation urn

Filed Under: art, ash scattering, Featured Products, Memorial Service Ideas, Tattoos Tagged With: camo urn, camouflage urn, deer urn, fishing urn, hunting urn, memorial urn, urn for hunter

Memorial Tattoos As An Art Form

May 22, 2011 urngarden.com

vintage forget me not postcard

Ink has become so mainstream that now it seems that if you don’t have a tat, you’re in the minority. One trend we’ve seen is the memorial tattoo. So many personal styles, we like to collect them as an art form.

A couple of local examples:

My nephew got one to honor the grandmother who payed for piano and guitar lessons. The music has stayed with him his entire life and he wanted to honor her legacy.

Memorial Tattoo

vials for ashes

My tree trimmer who got a tree of life inked to remember his brother who was also a tree trimmer, they worked together as a team for many years. His brother has been gone a long time, this tattoo was done shortly after his passing and needs to be touched up according to the owner.

faded memorial tattoo

And full-on canvas covering back piece to as a Vietnam war memorial:

memorial tattoo, full back tat

In Ohio, Travis Green wears a vial of his father’s ashes. Literally! In addition to the container that Travis wears around his neck, Travis got a memorial tattoo with his father’s ashes in the ink. Father and son had discussed this before his father’s death.

Whatever you decide on, remember this:  It’s a commitment.

bad tats, bad memorial tattoo

Filed Under: art, Memorial Service Ideas, mental health, obituaries, Tattoos, urn jewelry Tagged With: bad tattoos, memorial tattoo, vials for ashes

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