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Urban Memorial Art New York City

Miss Heather,  of NYC gave us a garden tour of some of the memorials spotted lately in her Greenpoint neighborhood.

But first, a brief history moment.

Early Colonization of Greenpoint:

Greenpoint was originally inhabited by Keskachauge Indians, a sub-tribe of the Lenape. Contemporary accounts describe it as remarkably verdant and beautiful, with Jack pine and oak forest, meadows, fresh water creeks and briny marshes. Water fowl and fish were abundant.

Flash forward to our first projects: Airbrush memorials for Luis* and Malo:

Smaller and more subtle examples include this memorial to Alexander McQueen on the B62 bus stop.

*update: Tribute to Luis located in Bushwick. Not Greenpoint.

Fatality in the Garden

Yesterday, on my way back to world headquarters, I noticed this tree that appeared to have a fresh bite out of it, debris scattered on the ground, and then the cross at the base of the tree.  This morning I was loading my camera, thought I’d get a picture of it and update on garden happenings.  Before I left, I scanned the local paper and mystery solved.

RIP

photo source: Springfield News-Leader

Sweetheart Keepsake Urn

Sweetheart Keepsake Urn
Sweetheart Keepsake Urn

Our solid brass keepsake urn features the popular  “Sweetheart Rose” theme with engraved pink rose in a heart-shaped design.

  • Secure threaded stopper, loads from the bottom.
  • Measures 3″
  • Capacity: 4 cubic inches.
  • Matching full-size adult urn available.
cremation jewelry

We’ve recreated the ultimate symbol of love with our rose tear drop urn pendant. The keepsake urn necklace is sterling silver with a storage chamber inside the pendant that families can use to store a small loving memento.

Urn Garden Cremation Urns

Keepsake Memorial Urn Jewelry

Our Gold Ribbon Heart keepsake urn pendant has a chamber inside which families can use to preserve the ashes of their loved one, lock of hair, or other small loving memento. Created in high quality gold plating and studded with crystals, the jewelry has a secure threaded lid, and includes tools to fill and seal the pendant.

This style of cremation urn jewelry is also available in  gold, and sterling silver.

Gold Ribbon Urn Necklace
Gold Ribbon Urn Necklace

Other styles of cremation jewelry:

Gold Puff Heart Urn Necklace
Gold Puff Heart Urn Necklace