memorial urn

Burl Wood Urn: Solution for Ashes in the Closet

November 28, 2012 urngarden.com

It’s not uncommon for families to buy an urn years later after the cremation has occurred. There’s no need to be embarrassed or ashamed if you’ve been storing the ashes for awhile. Solutions are available and sometimes it takes time to to make such an important decision. You’ll know when the time is right and when you are ready for closure.

If you have the plastic container that you picked up from the funeral home and are ready to transfer the ashes to an urn, your funeral director can help. Urns are available that will contain the temporary container and all you have to do is slip the box of ashes inside the urn. Often these urns are wooden and can double as a memorial chest. Engraving can be added if you want the name and dates of your loved one identified.

Here are three styles of urns that use burl wood. Burl can be difficult to work with as it’s gnarled and rough. But after the wood has been sanded the ring patterns that are created are a work of art.

The Blonde Burl Wood urn is sleek highly polished vessel that will contain the temporary container.

This locking memorial urn uses burl as a trim for the lid and has a lift out tray for storing mementos.

Another choice would be a memorial chest without the tray. This urn travels well if you need to have the ashes shipped from the funeral home. For someone who might be scattering ashes and want a small memorial chest to store papers and other valuables after the ceremony, this style might also be a good choice.

Any three of these urns would make an affordable memorial and can be purchased for less than $300.00

Camo Urns for the Hunter

October 14, 2012 urngarden.com

We recently served a family who wanted to create a cremation memorial that really captured the essence of their husband and father. He was a sportsman, lived in a rural area and loved the outdoors. Hunting and fishing was a religious experience. Originally, the widow inquired about a bronze eagle urn, she liked this urn because her husband had an eagle tattoo on his chest. But what she really wanted was an urn with the image of a deer on it. The area they live in is loaded with deer and her husband always looked forward to deer season.

This bronze deer urn sculpture was more in line with what she had in mind.Hi, just wanted to let you know the deer urn did arrive and it is beautiful, I DO love it! I wanted to thank you again. Lori C., Ohio

The deer urn was a custom piece that took a couple of weeks to produce. The timeline and budget may not suit the families that need an urn shipped quicker, but if you have the luxury of time, it’s worth the wait.

Inspired by these families that want to honor the outdoorsman, we launched a collection of hunting and fishing urns to pay tribute.

We carry a camouflage line of urns that would work as a memorial for a hunter or fisherman.

Camo patterns in a brushy woodland perfect for game hunters. These are metal urns, that are dipped using the water transfer process, the same style used in camo coating ATV’s, and vehicles. The woodland pattern comes in a small size for sharing the ashes or could be used for a pet. Secured with a threaded lid on the top.

For duck or other water fowl enthusiasts, this sunset scene is beautiful and can be personalized with laser engraving.

Fishing themed urns are a favorite with families that are paying tribute to an angler. This classic vase style urn is professionally painted with tough metallic paint and features a trophy bass taking the bait and putting up a fierce fight. Fits nicely in a niche at the cemetery or suitable for home display. Our engravers can add names and dates if you desire.

Depending on your taste and style, there are many options to commemorate the life of your favorite sportsman. We can help.

Allow 3 to 5 Weeks Delivery

October 9, 2012 urngarden.com

Back in the day if you ordered an item, whether it was advertised on t.v., magazine, or catalog, you expected 4-6 weeks before it arrived on your doorstep. One of the earliest examples of direct advertising I can remember was for the product Didi 7 on the television.

The disclaimer specifically states to allow 3-5 weeks for delivery. You could call a free number, an operator was standing by and it shipped from the middle of the country. Why did processing take so long? Was the product made to order? Not long ago, I recall seeing this product on a store shelf and noting that it had the familiar warning that it has been known to cause cancer in the state of California.

So now we have a continuous stream of marketing on the internet and you can buy anything you want and in most cases get delivery the next day. It’s magical, a couple of clicks and tomorrow you’re problems are solved. Or further complicated, depending on your purchase and what time of day you ordered. We have urns for sale. An item that no one wants to buy. Buying an urn can be an emotional experience and if you are making a purchase under pressure on Friday for a memorial service on the weekend, you should probably call the vendor and check the details of delivery. Sadly, we find that customers that have grown up in a 24-7 culture expect instant if they place the order at 2 AM on Saturday morning, the item will arrive on Sunday. In the not too distant future, it will happen as Amazon begins to open distribution centers around the country offering same day delivery.

Because I’m paranoid, If I were making a time sensitive purchase, I’d call ahead to make sure the item was in stock and available to ship right away, and if it does ship, when could I really expect it? I’d leave good contact information and make sure that my voice mail isn’t full.

Urn Garden stocks most of the urns and memorials that we sell. Usually, your purchase is in transit within 24 hours, or at least on the next business day. If you have a question, we’re available to take your call. If not? Leave a message, we’ll return your call right away. We’re centrally located and here to serve, but we have to comply with the courier’s shipping schedule, how much you are willing to pay, and occasionally Mother Nature factors into your delivery.

Urns for Sale Video

February 10, 2012 urngarden.com

Depending on your needs, many of the urns for sale at Urn Garden are available in a small size for keepsake portions of ash, or could be used for a pet urn. You can create the perfect memorial for your loved one and stay within your budget. Feel free to contact us for personal service.

Funeral Urns Video

February 6, 2012 urngarden.com

Funeral urns range in finishes like bronze, stainless steel, copper, pewter, brass, cloisonne and resin. Styles range in shape from simple cubes and vases to bronze sculpture that can be displayed at the funeral or memorial, kept in the home or a secure selection for burial at the cemetery. Funeral keepsakes include small urns for a token amount of ashes as well as cremation jewelry.

Top of the Line: Bronze Cremation Urns

If you are looking for a way to create an eternal memorial for your loved one, a bronze urn for ashes is a top option. Bronze is one of the most superior metals that you can choose for your urn, because it lasts a lifetime and provides a wide range of decorative possibilities.

Bronze cremation urns can weigh anywhere from 25 to 45 pounds, and will also be higher in price than other more short-lived options. The extra amount of money that you pay, however, will give you a work of art that can be displayed anywhere in the home.

Is a Bronze Urn the Right Choice?

Bronze cremation urns are created from only the purest bronze on the market, with a range of traditional as well as more contemporary designs. When you are trying to choose the perfect bronze cremation urn, it’s a good idea to think about your loved one’s personality.

What would he or she have liked? Some urns are created to showcase certain hobbies or interests, while others will be more classical in design. These can all be the perfect resting place. Some of the more common types of bronze urns include:Pillars

Statues
Animals (American eagle, deer, etc.)
Vases (holds ashes and flowers)
Candle holder (holds ashes and a candle)
Egyptian pyramid
Military or veteran style
Seashells
Angels
Double or companion urns

Beautiful and Durable
They are designed to be strong, durable, and to last throughout the ages. Bronze has been used for centuries as a way to create sculpture, works of art, and funerary urns.