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Red Cremation Urns: Beauty from the Ashes

As mentioned last time, we’re having fun this year looking at astrology and birthstones – along with sideways glances at other character-defining tools, such as the lunar-based Chinese horoscope, and that fascinating mathematical approach, numerology. Today’s post looks at rich red cremation urns, seen here as symbolic of January’s birthstone, the garnet.

California Red Cremation Urn

If you browse the cremation urns in the “Red, Gold, Orange, and Brown” collection, you’ll see my favorite: the California Red Cremation Urn, it comes in two sizes: one suitable in size for the ashes of an adult, which you see here. The other is much smaller (3” high); intended to become a cherished keepsake.

red cremation urn

This urn engraves beautifully and is also the one we use for our red Firefighter Urn that can be personalized with name and department information.

January and July Birthstone Cremation Pendant

Another in our collection of red cremation urns is also a keepsake. The contemporary design of the Red Heart Urn Pendant is what attracts me I think; it speaks eloquently of love – and the rich red is certainly symbolic of the garnet, the birthstone for anyone born in the month of January.

ruby vial for ashes

If you like modern and contemporary memorials, you might like the ruby vial for ashes, it’s sleek stainless pendant that holds a tiny bit of ashes and celebrates a July birthdate.

red heart urn pendant for ashes

In the urn department, I think you’ll love the Red Wood Cremation Urn. Simple box design and rich coloration are the hallmarks of this 10” high cremation urn. Simple and elegant design, this vessel engraves beautifully and can be personalized further with emblems for fire department or military service.

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Want to see more color choices in cremation urns? Check out our aptly-named collection of Colorful Urns for Ashes.

One more thing: around this time last year, we published “Beauty from the Ashes: White Cremation Urns.” If none of these garnet-hued red cremation urns are what you’re looking for, you might enjoy reading it – as well as the later “Our Top 3 White Urns: Expressions of Purity and Perfection.”

Next time, I’m going to look at an out-of-the-ordinary topic. We’re doing so because–more frequently than ever before – we’re hearing “horror stories” from people who have purchased cremation urns from online retailers like Amazon and Walmart. We’ll share a few of them, and then give you a few points-to-ponder when you think such a move is the right idea. Should be interesting, so stay tuned!

Red Urns for a January Birthday-Capricorn

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If you are faced with having to buy an urn for cremation, our deepest sympathies to you. Families now have more options when shopping for an urn for ashes, and sometimes the decision can be simplified by a couple of determining factors. Whether you plan a burial or are going to keep the container in the home for a time, a good starting point might be to consider your dear one’s birthdate. For instance, Capricorn’s birthstone is the garnet, warm shades of red are a sharp contrast to the cold snow white of January.

Usually, this time of year we feature our elegant Winter White Collection, but the Garnet stone color is a bright alternative during a dark time. This stone can range from colorless to blue and green, but the most common is shades of red ranging from rust, fiery reds, and deep violet with red undertones. There are urns for sale in rich Garnet jewel tones, that would make a beautiful memorial to honor a loved one’s January birthdate.

red mother of pearl cremation urn for ashesGarnet has been called the Gem of Faith and has been a jewelry staple through out history dating back to signet rings in ancient Rome. The stone’s metaphysical properties symbolizes love, peace, prosperity, and was thought to offer protection for safe travel and speedy homecoming.

red gold adult cremation urn for ashes

California Red cremation urn for adult human ashes

The great thing about the powerful color of red is that it’s suitable for a man or woman. Most of these styles engrave beautifully, so you can personalize them even further. Depending on your decision for the final resting place, these urns are attractive enough to display in the home, but suitable for burial and sized to easily fit in a niche at the cemetery.

small red heart for ashes

If an urn in this color spectrum is not to your liking, look to nature for inspiration. Here in the Midwest, there have been many sightings of bald eagles. This majestic bird symbolizes strength and freedom and has spiritual references across all cultures. Ancient Celtics associated the eagle with wisdom, Christians renewal, and native Indians considered the bird to mean personal power and victory. While other birds are taking shelter in the storm, the eagle flies above the turbulence to find the sunshine.

Bronze eagle cremation urnOur bronze eagle urns are works of art in bronze and made here in the USA. This style of funeral urn is for the family that wants something truly special and is willing to wait for the memorial to be produced, as lead time can run up to 4 weeks. Our customers agree that bronze is worth the wait and call after delivery to tell us how beautiful their sculpture is.

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Winter white, gemstone colors, or themes in nature, we have a memorial solution for the seasons of life and want to assist during this difficult time.

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