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Burl Wood Urn: Solution for Box of Ashes in the Closet

It's not uncommon for families to buy an urn years later after the cremation has occurred. They always apologize and say they should have done it sooner. There's no need to be embarrassed or ashamed if you've been storing the ashes in the plastic box that you got from the funeral home for a while. Solutions are available and sometimes it takes time to make such an important decision. You'll know when the time is right and when you are ready to shop for an urn. If you have the plastic … [Read more...] about Burl Wood Urn: Solution for Box of Ashes in the Closet

Camo Urns for the Hunter

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 … [Read more...] about Camo Urns for the Hunter

Allow 3 to 5 Weeks Delivery

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 … [Read more...] about Allow 3 to 5 Weeks Delivery

Funeral Urns Video

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 … [Read more...] about Funeral Urns Video