Monday, March 16, 2009
Pet Cremation Urns
There are many reasons to cremate a pet when it passes away. One reason is to create a constant reminder of all the love and compassion the pet showed to us through its presence in our lives. Pets are often able to comfort us when nobody else can, and they seem to be able to give us the intangible support that a human being can’t always offer. For this reason, remembering them is a way to honor that contribution that they made to our lives and keep those memories alive forever. Of course you do not have to keep the cremated remains of the pet…perhaps you might spread the ashes someplace as you would the ashes of a departed family member. But if you do decide to keep the ashes of the beloved animal companion, then securing them in a custom made cremation urn is a wonderful way to preserve and protect the remains.
Pet urns are available in any shape and size you can imagine, and a custom made funeral urn is a wonderful way to memorialize a lost pet. The decorative urn can be crafted into any style and using a variety of materials. Ceramic cremation urns can be molded and shaped to the likeness of the pet or nave themed decorations that reflect the nature of the fine animal friend. Metal art urns are a modern looking item that is durable and sturdy, and can be displayed outside if an outdoor cremation memorial is desirable. Glass cremation urns are truly magical with swirling colors and patterns of bright hues unattainable in other mediums.
Whatever medium you choose, a custom made funeral urn is a great way to show the world the way in which your beloved animal companion impacted your life. A simple decorative art urn with a photo of your pet is a wonderful way to make a memorial and often other items that represent you pet can be displayed around the memorial cremation urn. Other types of memorial artwork can be obtained to go with the hand made art urn as well. Memorial jewelry, textile art and memorial paintings are all appropriate ways to honor the life of a beloved pet. Pets give us so much and ultimately ask so little in return, and it is not surprising that so many people are choosing to memorialize them when they pass.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Pet Memorials
When a beloved pet dies it can be very traumatic, and for many people the loss of a treasured family pet is almost as difficult to deal with as losing a friend or relative. Often when this sad day comes, people will choose to have their pet cremated and memorialized in a one of a kind custom made cremation urn.
Choosing to have your pet cremated and the remains contained inside a hand made funeral urn is a great way to honor the loyalty and friendship that a pet showed to you during its life. Family pets are just that important and make our lives that much richer and more meaningful. They stick with us through thick and thin and show us loyalty and friendship that is unconditional. A beautiful cremation memorial can be created indoors or outdoors depending on what type of urn you should choose to go with.
There are many options for creating a memorial to your pet. Creating a cremation memorial with a one of a kind urn as the centerpiece is a truly wonderful way to keep the memories of that beloved pet alive for all time. Hand made art urns are a great addition to any memorial display and can be kept on a mantle or in a special place to constantly remind you of the special time you shared with you wonderful family pet.
Glass cremation urns, metal funeral urns, ceramic art urns and pet urns are all available to keep the cremated remains of that special animal close to you. Decorative urns made especially for that wonderful family pet will be perfect for showing the world how much your sweet animal meant to you. Dog urns or cat urns can be a custom made cremation urn that reflects the personality of that special dog or cat that brought so much joy and love to your life.
If you want to create a memorial shrine outdoors, it is best to use a durable material for the one of kind hand made funeral urn. Selecting a metal cremation urn or a stone funeral urn is ideal for the outdoors, because it provides a durable material that is strong and will hold up against the elements and the weather. Indoor cremation memorials offer a little more flexibility in what type of material you choose to go with.
Having a custom made funeral urn crafted by a truly expert artisan is the best way to go about this process. This way, you can have the art urn created to your specifications and ensure that the vessel that holds your special family dog or beloved family cat will be a true memorial to that special friend. Finding an artisan who specializes in these types of hand made urns can be a challenge, but these days it is not as hard as it once was.
There are now companies that specialize in creating unique urns for any occasion. Cremation urns are available in many places, but finding some folks who truly care about honoring the memory of your pet as much as you do is rare. Look closely and choose wisely to make sure that you are dealing with a reputable dealer who understands the importance of what they are creating and the honor it is to do this sacred duty.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Considering Cremation Memorials
Nobody wants to think about death, whether it be the passing of a loved one or the eventual departure of themselves, but death and dying are a fact of life, and must be embraced by every one of us eventually. Although it is a sad affair for many, the passing of a life is something we must learn to deal with, and once accepted can become one of the most sacred and important things we every have to work with.
Accepting the eventual departure of yourself or a loved one is not something it is healthy to dwell on, but is something that it is good to reflect on occasionally. Once we accept this necessary transformation as a part of the cycle of life, we can create a ritual or sacred sense around the event that makes it more bearable and more meaningful for everyone involved. Instead of a sad and devastating event the departure of a loved one can become a celebration of life and a way of recognizing the deep and abiding love by those left behind. With thought, a memorial to a loved one can be a beautiful ceremony that truly reflects the impact that departed family member of friend has made on the lives of those around him or her.
Traditional casket burials are still the norm for most people, but another way to bring a unique and meaningful departure is to choose a cremation memorial. The selection of a beautiful hand made cremation urn or several of them to divide up amongst those who are left behind is a way to keep the memory of a loved one alive throughout all time. The act of cremation leaves a wide variety of possibilities open for the ceremonial distribution of the ashes, whether you choose to have your remains scattered from the highest peaks in your favorite mountain range, released on the water at your sacred ocean side location or kept as a memento by a loved and cherished family to be the centerpiece of a memorial display to you. A funeral urn can be a beautiful work of art as a final resting place for one's ashes.
Many other options are available to the one who chooses cremation, such as having a bit of ashes suspended in a hand made, one of a kind piece of memorial glass, memorial jewelry or sculpture. Bits of the ash are carefully and painstakingly worked into the object d’art and are preserved forever as part of a custom made sculpture that will eternally celebrate the memory of the loved one who has merged with the art.
Memorial textile art is another great way to celebrate the passing of a sacred life. Quilts, throws and wall hangings can all be made to order, and reflect the accomplishments and activities of a life well spent by incorporating photos, mementos, keepsakes and other objects into the work itself. Perfect for the backdrop of a memorial display or shrine to a persons memory, or for spreading over a favorite chair or table.
Jewelry is another way to keep memories alive, and can be combined with the memorial glass concept to make a beautiful, functional piece of art that incorporates a small amount of remains into the glass which is transformed into a one of a kind memorial keepsake that will serve as a constant reminder to the bearer of the beloved person who has touched their lives in such a deep way. Choosing cremation and memorial artworks is one of the best ways to celebrate the life of a loved on, or to prepare for your own departure.