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Celtic Knot Urn Necklace

February 22, 2009 urngarden.com

When a person of Irish ancestry passes away, it’s not uncommon for families to hold large, traditional funerals. However, now that cremation is becoming a more popular option, families have some alternatives on what they can do with their loved ones’ remains. Besides burial, many are choosing to keep a portion of the ashes in a piece of celtic knot urn jewelry such as a ring or necklace. This allows them to have their loved one close in spirit while keeping their rich Irish heritage alive. One style of urn necklace that has been a popular choice for families is the gold Celtic cross urn necklace.

Celtic knots symbolize the timeless and endless nature of a person’s spirit; there is no beginning and no end. Several variations of this symbol are found in the different types of cremation jewelry. Celtic knot cross, pendant and heart urn necklaces are very pretty and discreet. Celtic knot urn rings are also available for men and women.

Cremation jewelry debuted during the Victorian Era, although at the time it was called mourning jewelry. It faded after the Civil War and didn’t resurface until the 1990s when cremation started becoming a more common burial option.

Mark It! It’s Good Day to Ride

February 20, 2009 urngarden.com

Motorcycle tank urns are hot right now. Black seems to be the preferred choice, followed by silver.

silver motorcycle tank urn

This is the third riding buddy my client has lost in the last few years. Not from bike wrecks, but cancer or some other ailment. He bought the silver urn for his bud who’s dying from cancer and going down fast. He plans to let friends take a sharpie and sign off on the tank.

The client even called back to tell thank us for the speedy service and how pleased he was with the beauty of the tank.

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Heart Shaped Garden Stones

February 3, 2009 urngarden.com

vintage valentine postcard

When a loved one dies, placing a heart-shaped garden stone in your yard is a personal yet comforting reminder of that person who now lives in your heart. Made out of marble, resin, hand cast stone or concrete, garden stones are durable and waterproof and can last for many years.

The heart-shaped memorial stones offer special symbolism as hearts show affection from the living for those who died. Two hearts joined are also extremely special as they symbolize marriage or a committed relationship. These are perfect for families who want to honor both parents who died.

Some heart-shaped garden stones come with hangers so they can be hung on a wall or garden post. Consider personalizing the memorial stones with your loved one’s name, favorite quote or Scripture and dates of birth and death. Some stones are large enough to have an image etched or engraved. This is popular for families who wish to memorialize a pet that died.

When ordering heart-shaped garden stones, remember that they come in various sizes and weights. Make sure to take into consideration when ordering. Heart-shaped garden stones are a great way to dedicate a memorial garden or special tree, bush or flower planting.

Ashes, Earth, Wind and Fire

February 2, 2009 urngarden.com

Urn Garden is pleased to introduce our new line of Raku urns. The first piece is “Copper Flair”.

Copper Flair is a hand-thrown earthenware Raku urn with a green & copper matte glaze. Created right here in the garden, and signed by the artist.

This vessel measures 9-1/4″ tall x 6-1/2″ wide and is a full size adult urn.

Raku is the blend of earth, wind, and fire. Beautiful imperfections and so versatile. A natural choice for families that want a beautiful organic art piece to store in the home or cemetery niche, display after scattering the ashes and are suitable for earth burial.

The Name Game

January 27, 2009 urngarden.com

Urn Garden is one of the few companies that offers engraving on the cloisonne urns. Even the double size cloisonne urns can be personalized. Engraving adds a couple of extra days to the transit time, depending on the work load. To ensure accuracy, we email a proof for final approval before production begins.

Personalizing the urn is a good idea for identifying the remains as well as planning for the future. Sometimes families are uncomfortable with the idea, perhaps they plan to keep the urn in the home and the nice thing about cloisonne is that it’s decorative enough without calling attention to the fact that it contains someone’s ashes. Sometimes the survivors don’t want to be reminded, they don’t want to see the container marked with their loved one’s name or date of death. It’s a personal choice, of course, but still an important consideration for the future of the urn. What is the plan after the caretaker passes? It’s a good way to not only identify and personalize, it also is protection from possibly being placed in an estate sale or thrift shop at a later date….