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Birds of a Feather: Cardinal Cremation Urn

August 13, 2019 urngarden.com

Way back when we launched the urngarden.com site, we tried to focus on inspirational people and images that would lift us up out of the darkness and hopefully inspire others too.

My grandmother was one of the most impactful people in my life both personally and professionally, Our business name, Urn Garden came from her habit of creating memorial gardens when a loved one died. Back then, she lived on a large farm out in the country and she would dedicate a special planting on her property to honor that person. These spaces were tastefully arranged with flowers, shrubs, or statutory and did NOT look like a graveyard.

Later, she sold the farm, did a major downsize and moved to a condo in town, where she was closer to family and friends. She had a postage stamp size yard still full of flowers, but with more time on her hands, she started amassing a collection of bird figurines, that soon covered every surface in the house.

We joked about it, glad that it was inanimate objects, and not cats, so we christened her place “The Fowl House”. On one visit, as I sat on the couch in her front room, I started counting the birds within sight. I stopped at 100. It had become an obsession.

Bird & Butterfly Cremation Urns for ashes

That’s how we came up with the Bird and Butterfly collection of cremation urns (she liked butterflies, too) because of how bird crazy she was. She believed that if you loved it, you better put a bird on it.

Cardinal cremation urn for ashes
Cardinal Adult Cremation Urn

Cardinals were probably her favorite, and the Cardinal on Dogwood urn for ashes is a tribute to her. This urn is so beautiful and the old saying that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Recently, this style has been copied by imposters, so just know that when you buy from us, know that it’s the original design created by Americans that care about your family, and we can offer professional engraving services as well.

For years my grandparents were members of the Silver Eagles and went to conventions and made many friends from around the country. Soaring Free Eagle Cremation Urn is another style that we launched to honor that history.

eagle cremation urn for human ashes

My dear grandmother peacefully died in her sleep three years ago and at her memorial service we put that bird collection out for the guests to take as a keepsake. We were surprised at the turn out, many came from out of town, but she had made a huge impact on others lives as well. I miss her every day. I was lucky enough to inherit a few pieces of her jewelry, one favorite is a chunky turquoise bracelet that I wear when I want to feel the weight of her presence. Before she died, she had made a quilt that I sleep with every night and it feels like a hug. I miss holding hands with her and her gentle loving spirit.

As I’m typing this, a cardinal is perched on a dogwood branch, right outside my window. I can’t tell if it’s a male or female, but that bird is super chirpy this morning. Maybe that’s a sign?

Anyway, imagine my surprise, when I received a handwritten thank you not from a client. This is a rare and welcome gift, as I consider the act of writing a thank you note a dying art. This came from the heartland of America, so that gives me hope. This family in Kansas had recently held a memorial service for their mom who was also known as a sister, aunt, grandmother, cousin, and friend.

small cardinal cremation urn for ashes
Small Cardinal Keepsake Urn for Ashes

The cardinal must have meant something to their family as well, because in addition to ordering the cardinal cremation urn, they created a funeral program which featured a poem with a picture of a cardinal. Not gonna lie, I was so touched by not only the gesture, but the poem really spoke to me and I felt myself even get a little misty as I read the words. They reminded me so much of dear Etta, my grandmother. I want to share them with you, too and hope it brings you comfort.

Red Feathered Soul

When you’re lost or feeling down,

Don’t despair, just look around

God made me red so you would see,

I still exist outside your memory.

I make my visits in bright daylight,

You’ll hear my son in distant flight,

My cardinal song is a call to you,

To tell you that I miss you too.

I am everywhere and finally free,

Like love you cannot touch or see,

You’ll see me in the trees and skies,

I didn’t leave, love never dies.

Elle Bee

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Buy Urns for Seasons of Life, Birds, Butterfly, Sunflowers

September 2, 2015 urngarden.com

cardinal dali lamaSummer is winding down. The hummingbirds are fueling up for the journey south and the monarch butterflies are busy too. As the days get shorter, the leaves are in the early stages of turning color. All these changes tend to make me wistful. So sad to see the summer go. So many of our clients have had busy summers, dealing with family drama, illness, moves and the changing seasons of life.

Over the years, we’ve been working with artists to capture those moments that remind us that the spirit lives in the power of nature. Cremation urns that double as works of art and honor the essence of our loved one. Pottery and ceramic is a great medium and we’re so lucky to work with a couple of husband and wife teams that collaborate to create beautiful memorials. We love to showcase American artists and some of our current favorite creations are:

sunflower urn for ashes

Sunflower Sculpture Urn.

What I love about it: Sunflower kissed by a monarch butterfly? Yes! This urn is a 3D sculpture that can be hung from the wall.

It’s a new concept that is beautifully crafted and hand painted.

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This couple also does an amazing bass urn that can be wall mounted or placed on an easel.

Dragonfly Urn

raku pottery urns

It’s no secret that we’re crazy for Raku pottery and the urns and burial jars that a local husband and wife team create here in the Ozarks are also popular choices for the families we serve. They specialize in natural themes that resonate with our clients using dragonflies, feathers, and ferns that are hand carved into the clay and then fired to create amazing works of art.

Dragonflies are considered elements of wind and water and as a spirit animal, it signifies change. We’ve also adapted this tiny creature as a design element in cremation jewelry to represent peace, strength, and harmony.

dragonfly cremation jewelry pendant

This past year, we’ve seen an influx of the urn pendants coming our of China that copy existing styles. Urn Garden carries many pendants that are made by talented American jewelers that concept the original high quality designs and then precision craft memorials with love and care that can be worn close to your heart and last a lifetime.

Urns With Cardinals and Hummingbirds

Birds, butterflies, and flower urns for ashes are recurring themes at Urn Garden. We’ve dedicated a whole category in our catalog to them.  The crimson Cardinal has spiritual meaning for many and seem to show up when you are missing a loved one. Based on that theory we took a snow white urn and painted a bright red Cardinal perched on a branch of blooming dogwood flowers.

cardinal urn for ashes

So elegant and this style is gender neutral.

Mother of pearl Hummingbirds that shimmer on an adult size urn, or a miniature size fish, owl, or butterfly sculpture that holds a tiny bit of ashes to create a personalized memorial.

owl keepsake cremation urn for ashes

So many choices that don’t have to be difficult. Have something special in mind? We can help you create the perfect memorial.

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Butterfly Urn, Journey of Freedom

June 15, 2015 urngarden.com

butterfly cremation urnA Mother of Pearl butterfly glows on this cremation urn’s glossy ruby background, which is symbolic of its majestic transformation. Butterflies are commonly found on urns because they not only help honor a loved one who died, but allow mourners to understand the grief process.

Butterflies allow individuals to take a look at parts of their lives or personalities that need a change. Even after your loved one is gone, you can continue to grow and expand your life with the spirit of the butterfly by your side. It’s all about being able to go through important life changes with lightness and grace.

Butterflies can also guide people on journeys of freedom to becoming better humans by helping them release fears and giving them the power to make choices about their lives. Many also believe that butterflies symbolize one’s soul. Christians believe it also is associated with Christ’s resurrection.

monarch butterfly urn for ashes

Finally, butterflies symbolize change, freedom and hope. Seeing butterflies after the death of a loved one, whether it’s on a beautiful urn or out in your garden, consider it a sign that you can let go of your feelings and spread own wings. Free yourself from the grief you are feeling and praise your loved one’s life.

Butterfly, hummingbird, dragonfly, and other themes in nature can soothe the soul. We can help you create the perfect memorial.

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Butterfly Urns

September 2, 2008 urngarden.com

Our neighbor pointed out all the butterflies in the neighborhood, and I started counting how many I would see fluttering about. Too many, I lost count.

A symbol of earth and air, butterflies often remind us of a sense of freedom and oneness with nature that many of us yearn for. We’ve got styles of butterfly urns in the Urn Garden that captures the spirit of the butterfly lover.

My favorite butterfly urn is a metal urn with deep blue and shades of purple butterfly wings. Matching heart keepsake urn can be ordered in addition to the adult urn. The great thing about a metal urn is that not only is it decorative and often a work of art, but for families that choose to bury the ashes, metal urns are a safe and secure burial urn.

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Staying in the metal urns for sale, we have a pretty blue and purple butterfly memorial urn.

blue purple butterfly urn

Another metal urn is the Butterfly Cloisonne Urn, which also can be ordered in a double “companion” urn size. Cloisonne is a fascinating art form that is an ancient process that predates stained glass. At first glance, it’s often mistaken for ceramic or porcelain, but it’s actually multi layers of brass and copper metal wiring that is filled with brightly colored enamel and then fired to create a gorgeous work of art that stands the test of time.

Butterfly cremation urns

Metal vase shaped urns with rich layers of ruby red lacquer and inlayed mother of pearl are another option that will create a stunning memorial. The mother of pearl butterflies fly across the surface of the urn and shimmer and glow against the dark background. So pretty, and this style can be laser engraved with a name if desired.

butterfly cremation urn

If a wooden urn is more your style, cherry or solid oak woods can be engraved with butterflies or hummingbirds and the surface can be engraved with names, dates, or a brief verse or sentiment.

Pendants are available in the butterfly spirit. The urn jewelry discreetly holds a trace amount of ash, lock of hair, or other small loving memento.

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