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 … [Read more...] about Birds of a Feather: Cardinal Cremation Urn
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Urns for Mothers, Beauty from the Ashes
In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re going to look at cremation urns for mothers. And, in the process, I’d like to skirt gracefully around the edges of that oh-so-complex relationship we have with our mothers. It doesn’t seem to matter who you are – and what type of mother you had – the connection we have to ‘mom’ is a life-long one. We've written before about some of the memorial urn styles that families have selected for mom and you can read about that too. Types of Mothers Psychologists argue … [Read more...] about Urns for Mothers, Beauty from the Ashes
4 Beautiful Symbolic Urns That Bring Peace and Rest to The Soul
When families are faced with shopping for an urn to store a loved ones ashes, it's usually a pretty dark day. With all the choices that are available to buy online these days it can quickly become very overwhelming. At Urn Garden, we don't carry every urn on the planet. Based on our years of experience, and listening to our customer's feedback, we've curated a collection of cremation urns for both humans and pets that families use to create touching memorials that create a sense of peace and … [Read more...] about 4 Beautiful Symbolic Urns That Bring Peace and Rest to The Soul
Buy Urns for Seasons of Life, Birds, Butterfly, Sunflowers
Summer 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 … [Read more...] about Buy Urns for Seasons of Life, Birds, Butterfly, Sunflowers
Cardinal Cremation Urn, Symbol of Strength and Faith
It’s not unusual to look for signs from a loved one after he or she dies. These symbols not only bring a feeling of hope, but a sense of peace and renewal. It’s a popular notion that cardinals are often seen as messengers from our loved ones. Just their presence symbolizes a myriad of ideals, thoughts and feelings. The cardinal cremation urn was inspired by this bright little bird. Hand painted crimson feathers on a glossy snow white vase, our little bird is perched on a branch with blooming … [Read more...] about Cardinal Cremation Urn, Symbol of Strength and Faith