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Expressions of Nature’s Beauty: Urn Garden’s Top 5 Nature Urns

April 18, 2017 urngarden.com

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Did your loved one find solace in nature? Did trees, ocean waves, birds both colorful and common, fill his or her heart with joy? Certainly, they lived in good company; lots of people feel strongly about the power of nature to heal and restore the spirit. If nature played a big role in the life of your loved one–or in your own–we invite you to look over our top-selling nature urns.

Nature Urns Can Be Seen as “Infinitely Healing”

Rachel Carson, in her acclaimed book, Silent Spring, may have said it best when she wrote “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. … There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature — the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” Now, let’s take a look at five of our best-selling nature urns.

Capture the Power of the Sea with Our Ocean Urns

ocean beach cremation urns for ashes

“…how much I have gazed at these beautiful creatures… as they changed their hue in twenty varieties of richest arrangement of tints.” ~John James Audubon

Dolphins, just as human beings, are social; they form close bonds with other group members and are fully capable of enjoying their lives. And just like us, dolphins form close bonds with other members of their group.

dolphin urn for ashes

This playful, social nature is evident in our Bronze Dolphin Cremation Urn. Intended to hold the ashes of an adult, this metal dolphin urn measures 9.5” high and 9.5” wide making it an eye-catching addition to any room. This dolphin cremation urn features a secure, bolted panel on the base and is made by American bronze artisans.

“The sea is emotion incarnate. It loves, hates, and weeps. It defies all attempts to capture it with words and rejects all shackles. No matter what you say about it, there is always that which you can’t.”
~Christopher Paolini

What is more beautiful than tall oat grass swaying gently in the breeze among the dunes? Our Santa Rosa Beach Cremation Urn captures a tranquil sea beneath a sunset sky. These 11”-high adult-sized urns is made of metal, features a secure, threaded lid, and comes with a complimentary storage bag.

beach cremation urn for ashes
“We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch – we are going back from whence we came.” ~ John F. Kennedy

blue ocean wave small urn for ashes

Our Big Sur Ocean Wave Keepsake Urn is one of two versions. Not a full-sized cremation urn, the larger of these two hand-made ocean urns holds about a cup of ashes. The smaller keepsake urn holds only a small portion of cremated remains. We’re proud to say these blown-glass ocean urns are made in the United States.

Read the end of summer series blog post where we feature more beach style urns for ashes.

Our Top-Selling Cardinal Urn

“I hope you love birds too. It is economical. It saves going to heaven.” Emily Dickinson

One of our most popular nature urns is the Cardinal on Dogwood Flower Urn. It seems for lots of folks the cardinal is a symbol of power and enthusiasm–making this urn a wonderful tribute to a loved one who zestfully embraced life.

Cardinal cremation urn for ashes

There’s a second layer of significance for Christians: the Dogwood blossom has special significance as it “bears the scars of Jesus’ crucifixion. The petals are tipped with blood-fringed nail indentations, the flower is cross-shaped, and the center represents the crown of thorns.” (Source: Reference.com)

In nature, Cardinals are very active songbirds and sing a variety of different melodies. (Source: National Geographic) Perhaps it is for this reason many believe cardinals appear (and sing, of course) when angels are near. Our cardinal urn is a standard adult-size, made of metal. It features a secure, threaded lid and comes with a velvet storage bag.

small cardinal cremation urn for ashes

Last but Certainly Not Least, Our Best-Selling Butterfly Urn

butterfly cremation urn

“Beautiful and graceful, varied and enchanting, small but approachable, butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life. And everyone deserves a little sunshine.” ~ Jeffrey Glassberg (Source: Butterfly Website)

Why butterflies? In many cultures, the butterfly has long been a symbol of transformation, renewal and rebirth. Measuring 10.5” high by 6.5” wide, this Ruby Butterfly Cremation Urn is large enough to hold the ashes of an adult.

Its classical vase-shape–combined with the rich, deep plum high gloss lacquer and the inlayed mother of pearl butterflies–makes it a beautifully decorative display in any room of your home. Made of metal, this butterfly urn features a secure, threaded lid, and comes with a complimentary velvet storage bag.

Heal and Restore Peace-of-Mind with Urn Garden’s Best-Selling Nature Urns

The death of someone dear to you brings with it an enormous amount of social, spiritual and psychological change. And bereavement can be described as a roller-coaster of emotions. But nature as well as the image of nature’s beauty portrayed on a nature urn, can help you–each and every day–to navigate through the loss. John Muir said it well: “Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.”

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Hummingbird Urns for Ashes

April 12, 2013 urngarden.com

Next week the hummingbird scouts will arrive in our area, and I’ll put out a feeder to attract them to my garden. They nest in the giant elm on the lawn and later in the summer it’s fun to watch them drop down from the tree and get a drink. My grandmother always hung lots of feeders when she lived in the country and my folks hang a few. It’s fun to sit out on the deck and have hummingbirds whizzing by your head. Hummingbirds in my neighborhood aren’t as visible until late in the summer when they start the feeding frenzy to bulk up for the long journey south.

Using the hummingbird as inspiration for the season of renewal we’ve rolled out three new urn styles that honor the energy and spirit of this tiny flighty bird.

Hummingbird Urn for Ashes

Hummingbird Flight urn is solid metal with a deep emerald green mirror finish and inlaid with shimmering mother of pearl. The bird and flower glow against the dark background. This style is both sturdy and delicate and would work for either an adult man or woman.

hummingbird urn

Smaller in scale, the jeweled hummingbird is a wee metal sculpture that holds a pinch of ashes or lock of hair. Hand painted in bright colors and studded with sparkling crystals, the top of the hummingbird opens to reveal a storage chamber and seals with a magnetic closure.

hummingbird cremation jewelry USA

If a lighter color palette is more in line with your taste, we also have jewelry styled in the image or the hummingbird in both stamped sterling silver and stainless steel to create a small personal tribute. Depending on your taste and style you can create a meaningful memorial that can be worn or displayed in the home.

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I Slept With Elvis

September 3, 2008 urngarden.com

bird in the hand

What I learned today:

For 10 years one of my clients showered and shared her bed with a cockatoo named Elvis.

Cockatoo
Cockatoo

Elvis liked to ride in the car and eat cheeseburgers and ice cream at the DQ.

He would hold up a foot and scream “Raspberry!” and want you to blow on his toes.

Client has nine other birds in the parrot family, and Elvis was never really part of the bird population. He preferred to perch on the shoulder of his master. He was kind of an attention whore, and had to be near (or on) when master was in the house. Folding laundry, watching tv, or going to the bathroom, there he was. Evidently, it’s not uncommon for the cockatoos to live to be 70 or 80 years old. Even with all that love in the room, Elvis only made it to 10.

This is the bird urn his owner selected. While my client prefers a traditional burial for herself, she has instructed her kids that Elvis’ ashes will be placed in her casket when the time comes.

Sitting Doves Keepsake Urn
A Home for Elvis

Rest in peace my cheeky little cockatoo.

 

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