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Catholic Cremations: What to Do with the Ashes

What to do with Catholic remainsCatholic Cremations and the Church

Catholic cremations haven’t always been such a common choice for preparing the remains of a loved one associated with the Catholic Church. Before 1963 cremations were forbidden all together in the Catholic Church, as it was held to have “pagan” practice and a denial of the doctrine of Resurrection.   However in 1963 due to a rise in the popularity of the practice, the Church allowed that the body could be cremated. Yet only after the funeral mass,  as the physical body had to be  Continue reading →

Personalized Bird Feeder Memorials

Keepsake Memorial GiftOur line of Cedar Bird Feeders offer a wonderful opportunity to feed the birds near your home and enjoy the beauty of nature in memory of your departed loved one.

Each Bird Feeder comes with an attractive piece of artwork laser engraved onto the acrylic front panel, along with an “In Loving Memory” inscription of the individual’s name and birth/death dates. These bird feeders are made from real, aromatic Cedar wood and include the first bag of bird see free with purchase.

Our many designs include these popular themes: Fishing, Sailing, Praying Hands, Celtic Cross (pictured above), Golf, Deer Hunting, Lighthouse, Leaping Horse, and more. Browse our entire collection of keepsake memorial gift here.

Memorial Tree Urns: Plant a Tree from a Loved One’s Remains

When a loved one passes, it is natural to want a unique way to cherish the memory of their life and personality. With our new Memorial Tree Urns, we have made available a simple, beautiful, and life-celebrating way to create lasting memorial to your loved one while caring for the environment around you. Plant a tree from ashes Our growing selection currently offers 16 tree choices to grow as a living keepsake. Each of these memorial urns contains an unique mix which Continue reading →

Laser Carved Urns

Introducing our new Laser Carved Urns series, a collection of 14 designs laser etched deeply into the surface of a gorgeous solid wood cremation urn. Available in your choice of Cherry wood (see above) or Maple wood:

Younger People Thinking About Final Wishes

ContemplationIf you stumbled across this blog while searching for end-of-life related issues for a parent, older relative, or friend, a recent article from USA Today may provide you with an impetus to begin thinking through your own preferences and final wishes. The article notes that more and more young people are thinking about end-of-life issues and recording their wishes for final arrangements:

The moment a person starts thinking about his or her own mortality varies greatly, but there’s something about being in your 30s and 40s that makes it seem more real. Perhaps it is seeing aging parents begin to slow down. Maybe it’s the time when friends start regularly dealing with significant disease. Or it could be a wedding or the birth of a child that makes people feel the need to create wills and plan funerals. Continue reading →

How and Where to Store an Urn

Final arrangements FAQWhen a loved one is cremated, there are many options available for honoring the life of the individual in the storage or disposition of the remains. These options can generally be distilled down to three basic choices, each of which will be discussed in its own post:

  1. Burial
  2. Scattering
  3. Storage

Click the link to view each disposition method. In today’s post, we will discuss the options for urn storage, in the home or in a columbarium. Continue reading →