We recently had a death in the family. Our family matriarch. Grandmother. She lived a long, rich life and had made a list of specific wishes before she died. Cremation was preferred over burial. No funeral. No flowers. Have a party at the boat house at the lake. She had two songs that she wanted sung at the service. The Healing Power of Flowers at the Funeral We carried out her wishes, but had to bend the rules on funeral flowers. Flowers are so healing and we knew that a wreath … [Read more...] about No Funeral, No Flowers: What I Learned Planning a Memorial Service
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The End of Summer Series: Nature Urns
If your loved one enjoyed being in the outdoors, you may want to celebrate his or her life with one of our nature urns. Our collection of urns for ashes includes some stunning examples of nature urns featuring trees, flowers, birds, and deer –even turtles. For many people, the bounty of the natural world is one of our biggest joys. Trees, plants, animals; mountains, sky, sun and moon; nature lovers are everywhere. In celebration of nature’s beauty, our last post in the End of Summer Series … [Read more...] about The End of Summer Series: Nature Urns
Seasons of Life: Flight of the Hummingbird Cremation Urn
Stepped out last night to look at the last super moon of season, it was warm and the air was thick. As I stood in the moonlight I felt a little melancholy as I always do in September. Winding down the short summer, the beginning of 4th quarter, and a sinking feeling when I see Christmas already on the shelves in the stores. This September I want to squeeze every last drop of sunshine and fun out it. This Indian Summer, right? But I can't deny the change. The leaves are falling. Flowers are … [Read more...] about Seasons of Life: Flight of the Hummingbird Cremation Urn