blue urns for ashes

Beauty from the Ashes: Blue Cremation Urns

September 20, 2018 Kim Stacey

It can be said the deep reds, yellows and oranges of autumn stand in contrast to the rich, deep blue of the month’s birthstone, the sapphire. In celebration, this month we take a look at some beautiful blue urns for ashes.

Some September Birthdays

More than a few famous people were born in September: Queen Elizabeth I was born on September 7th, 1533; writers Roald Dahl and Agatha Christie were also born this month. And on September 9th, 1890, Colonel Harland Sanders, of Kentucky Fried Chicken, was born. Actresses Lauren Bacall and Greta Garbo also made their debuts this month.

And a woman you may never have heard of, Victoria Woodhull –the first woman to run for U.S. President, was born September 23rd, 1838. (Here’s something to consider: not only was Ms. Woodhull a forward thinker when it came to politics; she was also an advocate of cremation. After her death in early June, 1927, her body was cremated and her ashes scattered at sea (Source). You can read more about the Victorian’s reaction to the advent of cremation in this recent post.

Certainly, if you or a loved one was born in September, you’re in fine company.

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What’s so Special about September’s Sapphire?

The Old Farmer’s Almanac tells us people once thought the stone would protect them against evil and more specifically, the evil act of poisoning. It was a favorite gemstone among priests and royalty, prized as a symbol of purity and wisdom. The editors go on to say in the 1600s, wearing the stone could be an aid in foretelling the future. While we commonly don’t believe sapphires have such far-reaching powers; many today feel the sapphire eases pain and reduces stress.

Sapphires range in color from a light blue to a dark, royal blue. The color blue has significance for color theorists. They argue the color represents sky and sea; and it’s associated with “open spaces, freedom, intuition, imagination, expansiveness, inspiration, trust, sincerity, loyalty, stability faith, heaven and intelligence (Source). It’s fairly clear the color blue is significant to us human beings.

Our Collection of Blue Cremation Urns

If all this information gives you the idea of memorializing a loved one in a beautiful blue cremation urn, you’ll appreciate seeing just a few of the urns in our collection. As September winds down and summer comes to a close, one of the most popular blue urns is our Beach Therapy Urn; but the classically-styled Endless Blue Cremation Urn is a personal favorite.

Another family favorite is the hand-blown glass Big Sur Ocean Wave cremation urn, it’s made here in the USA by super talented glass artisans.

Take a look at the other blue urns in our collection; see if there isn’t something suitable for you or a loved one, born in the fine month of September.

Closing Thoughts and Observations

It grows more obvious every day: autumn has come to the Santa Cruz Mountains where I live. The morning glories in the garden are fading quickly – despite warm daytime temperatures– the nights have grown cold. You can hear crickets in the evenings and–this morning– I lit a fire in the wood stove for the first time since April. The seasons, they are a changing – as they most likely are where you live. Be sure to take a few minutes every day to notice Mother Nature’s subtle changes.

Forever Blue: Our Top 5 Blue Urns for Ashes

April 1, 2017 Kim Stacey

Did you know blue is the most popular color in the world? If blue is your favorite color I’m sure you’ll enjoy this post because I’m going to share Urn Garden’s 5 most popular blue cremation urns.

What’s so Special about Blue?

Psychologists tell us blue is identified with depth, harmony and stability; people who love the color are sensitive, in tune with their emotions, and introspective. For many, blue symbolizes loyalty, faith and trust. Blue–in all its shades– serves to calm the mind and heal the spirit.

I hope you’ll agree: the blue urns featured here are beautiful reflections of the emotional and psychological significance given to the color blue. Handcrafted of metal, each of our top 5 blue cremation urns is unique. It’s no wonder they’re so popular.

With its classic lines, our Mystic Blue Urn for Ashes is appropriate for the ashes of either a man or a woman. It can be personalized too; with an optional laser engraving.

Our Gone Fishing Urn for Ashes is very popular with families who wish to pay tribute to an outdoorsman or woman who loved the tranquility of deep sea or fresh water fishing. It too can be personalized by engraving on the surface of the urn. Hand painted, this metal blue urn features multiple layers of lacquer which give it “a glassy sheen”.

According to color psychology experts, blue expresses calm, gentle, serene feelings while also expressing growth, strength and spirit. For many Urn Garden customers, this makes our Royal Blue Cremation Urn the perfect choice to honor their loved one. Trimmed in shimmering mother of pearl, it makes a beautiful memorial and can be personalized with laser engraving which comes through as gold lettering against the navy blue enamel.

Unlike the previous three blue urns, Our small Blue Heart Sharing Urn is a rich, dark blue keepsake urn, intended to hold only a portion of ashes. It comes with a display stand.

Sometimes it can mean a lot for family members to share a loved one’s ashes. If this popular blue heart sharing urn isn’t to your liking, but you appreciate the impact it can have to share ashes with others; you might take a look at our other hand-selected Urns for Sharing and Scattering Ashes.

The final blue urn featured in this top 5 list is our Forget Me Not Urn for Ashes.

Here, classical styling is complemented by its ombré coloration. You may already know: “ombré” is the gradual blending of one color hue to another, from light to dark. Like the others, this blue cremation urn can also be engraved.

You might not remember the Chris Issak 1996 song “Forever Blue” but I sure do. It’s because, for me, he captured the deep sadness of grief symbolized by the color of our blue cremation urns:

“Nobody ever warns you
Or tells you what to do…
You’re left to stay
Alone forever blue…
The stars have all stopped shining
The sun just won’t break through
Each day’s the same
More clouds more rain
You’re left forever blue…”

For me, “Forever Blue” describes the raw emotions of grief. When you add other aspects of our perception of blue–loyalty, trust and faith–you can see how our blue urns have a deep significance.

Urns for Ashes: Baby’s Got Blue Eyes

December 9, 2014 urngarden.com

It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you are shopping for an urn for ashes. Sometimes the customer will have the cremation urn narrowed down to a color choice, often it’s blue. Reasons vary from representing military service in the Navy, a December birth date, or the obvious, it was a favorite color. Lately, it’s been to remember a loved one’s blue eyes. Gets me every time.

Two favorite styles usually come to the forefront. A steely blue number that is actually more silver than blue and depends on the light. And then, one of our family favorites, Mystic Blue.

Both urns are the traditional vase shape sized to contain the ashes of an adult. Heavy metal with secure threaded lids. Sometimes families will also choose a memorial on a smaller scale, like cremation jewelry or a vial for ashes.

The cobalt blue glass vials are small sturdy pieces that can be hung on a keychain or from the rear view mirror in the car. Our customers get creative with this style of vial.

Blown glass pendants with swirls of peacock blue, indigo, and green can pay tribute to beautiful blue eyes and stays close to your heart. The pendant has a small chamber that will contain a bit of ashes and is secured with a stainless steel threaded stopper. The nice thing about this jewelry is, no one would know the secret you are wearing.

Blue has meaning, not just for the shoppers that are trying to match blue eyes, also for Mexico where blue is associated with mourning, as opposed to black in American culture. Christianity often portrays the Virgin Mary with blue robes. In yoga, blue stands for the throat chakra, which covers speech, hearing, and spiritual communication. In the Middle East, blue has sacred meanings and is used in mosques and art to convey paradise.

Regardless of the cultural and spiritual impact of the color blue. Blue is one of the most serene and calm colors. It’s used to paint bedrooms to promote rest. In nature, the ocean and sky, icy cold weather play out in various shades.

Even though toys and baby clothes are designated with light blue, overall it’s the least gender specific and could apply to both men and women. Personality traits of your loved one can be highlighted with characteristics like serene, calm, spiritual, or even….depressed.

If you need ideas or have questions about finding an urn for ashes that works the best for your needs, we can help you create an affordable memorial.

Atomic Number 27 Cobalt Blue Funeral Urns

March 7, 2008 urngarden.com

For centuries Cobalt compounds have been used to create a rich blue color to glass, glazes, and ceramics. Cobalt has been detected in Egyptian sculpture and Persian jewelry from the third millennium BC, in the ruins of Pompeii, and in China dating from the Tang and Ming dynasties.

Pure cobalt is not found in nature, but compounds of cobalt occur naturally in many forms. Small amounts of it are found in most rocks, soil, water, plants, and animals. Cobalt in small amounts is essential to many living organisms, including humans and is an element of atomic number 27.

Our Friendship and Truth memorial urn is actually the ancient stone Lapis Lazuli , the stone of friendship and truth. Egyptians loved the Lapis and would crush it into a fine dust to use for eyeshadow.

Our popular cobalt keepsake urns are available in different Celtic styles as well as butterfly design. But my all time personal favorite is this blown glass wave. It only holds a small amount of ashes, but is a sturdy stunning sculpture.

If you love all shades of blue check out our page dedicated to the color of blue.