Matters of Life and Death
Crow feathers are believed to be good luck charms for traveling.
“Raku” translates to pleasure and happiness.
What a beautiful combination:
Our artist signed, one of a kind Raku urns are natural choice for families that want a beautiful organic work of art for their loved one.
When a person of Irish ancestry passes away, it’s not uncommon for families to hold large, traditional funerals. However, now that cremation is becoming a more popular option, families have some alternatives on what they can do with their loved ones’ remains. Besides burial, many are choosing to keep a portion of the ashes in a piece of celtic knot urn jewelry such as a ring or necklace. This allows them to have their loved one close in spirit while keeping their rich Irish heritage alive. One style of urn necklace that has been a popular choice for families is the gold Celtic cross urn necklace.
Celtic knots symbolize the timeless and endless nature of a person’s spirit; there is no beginning and no end. Several variations of this symbol are found in the different types of cremation jewelry. Celtic knot cross, pendant and heart urn necklaces are very pretty and discreet. Celtic knot urn rings are also available for men and women.
Cremation jewelry debuted during the Victorian Era, although at the time it was called mourning jewelry. It faded after the Civil War and didn’t resurface until the 1990s when cremation started becoming a more common burial option.
Motorcycle tank urns are hot right now. Black seems to be the preferred choice, followed by silver.
This is the third riding buddy my client has lost in the last few years. Not from bike wrecks, but cancer or some other ailment. He bought the silver urn for his bud who’s dying from cancer and going down fast. He plans to let friends take a sharpie and sign off on the tank.
The client even called back to tell thank us for the speedy service and how pleased he was with the beauty of the tank.
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As a gift to myself, I purchased Amy Sedaris’, Hospitality Under the Influence. So glad I did, it’s currently sold out on Amazon…but if you find it….GET IT!
Great recipes, craft ideas, and entertaining tips that made me chortle.
I found this little gem:
Most people want to contribute when someone else is grieving, but often they are unsure of what to do. I know when I hear the words “it was a freak accident, immediately think “I need to roast a chicken.”
I always like to keep what I call a grieving kit tucked away in my closet for these occasions. It’s like a first-aid kit for the brain.
THE GRIEVING KIT
In an age of “in lieu of flowers” we shouldn’t forget the power of flowers for a grieving family. Especially this time of year, the sensory impact of live flowers can actually add a healing element to the memorial service. With cremation and the trend of simplicity in funeral services the floral aspect is often overlooked.
Wreaths are an excellent choice for a ceremony where the urn will be present or families that plan to spread the ashes.
