Picture Frame Pet Urn

MyRestingPlace Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Losing a pet can be a traumatic event for any devoted animal owner. But as with any relationship, it is an inevitable (albeit hard) step. One way to lessen the pain of this kind of loss is with adequate closure. Closure, or a general feeling of being at peace with the loss, is aided by events like funerals, which let you reflect on the lost life.


Another device to steer you towards closure can be a photo pet urn. Like any pet urn, these allow you to keep your pet close even when they have passed away. But photo pet urns take this one step further.


Pet urns are outfitted with a built-in picture frame so you can display your favorite pet photo. The photo can be anything of your liking. Many people, for example, choose for that photo to be of both them and the pet. Usually constructed from polished wood and brass, photo pet urns are beautiful and respectful. And with the addition of a photo, they let you remember your pets as they were in their happiest times.


Preparation Is Important

MyRestingPlace Wednesday, July 27, 2011

For the vast majority of people, wills are the most important legal documents they will ever deal with. Whether you are deciding whom to bequeath your belongings to or allocating assets according the wishes of a lost loved one, wills are the vehicle for ensuring that descendants receive their share of a family’s assets. Unfortunately, many people neglect to draft their will, which can lead to confusion upon death.

When planning your will, it is important to develop a comprehensive list of your assets and those you wish to bestow your belongings to beforehand. This will ensure that nothing and nobody is forgotten. Many people also choose to set aside funds to cover funeral costs and other expenses, which can put a strain on family members. You need to decide if you are going to choose a funeral urn for cremation or a burial service.


Ceramic Urns

MyRestingPlace Thursday, July 21, 2011

There are several different types of urns that you can choose from. One type of urn is a keepsake urns. Keepsake urns are small funeral urns that allow family members to keep a portion of the ashes. They are an option for family members who wish to share ashes with other family members.

Handmade urns are typically made out of clay or porcelain. These types of urns are very fragile. You need to take extra special care of these types of urns. It would be tragic if anything happened to it.


Honoring The Memory

MyRestingPlace Thursday, July 7, 2011

When your beloved pet passes away it can be a very sad time. You want to keep the memory alive. Back in the days we would bury our pets in the backyard. Today there are different options.

If you decide to have your pet cremated then you can get a pet cremation urn. This way you can keep their ashes in a safe place. You can keep their memory alive. It’s a nice way to honor their memory forever.


Remembering Sophia Lorene

MyRestingPlace Thursday, June 16, 2011

My mother in law loved her little Yorkie, Sophia Lorene. When Sophia Lorene passed away she was devastated. It was quit a sad sight to see. Sophia Lorene was her companion for a lot of years.

In her memory, she decided to have her cremated. My mother in law placed her ashes in a beautiful pet urn and placed it on her fire place mantle. As sad as that day was for her, she is still able to look at the urn and know that a little part of her is still with her. She looks at the urn everyday and it brings a smile to her face.


Keeping The Spirit Alive

MyRestingPlace Thursday, June 2, 2011

It can be very sad when your loved one passes away. It doesn’t matter if it’s a grandmother or a long time pet. Deciding on what to do with your loved one is one thing that you don’t want to take lightly. Making it special is important to keep there spirit alive.

One way that you can make their passing memorable is by creating a handcrafted memorial urn. This gives a special touch to where your loved one will be kept. You are able to give it the same originality and personality that once was your loved one. It makes for a great memory of who they are and what they mean to you.


Anglo-Saxon Burial Rituals

MyRestingPlace Thursday, May 12, 2011

Archaeologist Sam Lucy, a specialist in Anglo-Saxon burial customs, noted that the “Treatment of the dead was important to the living of this period; if it was not, we would not have the rich variation in burial rites that we reveal through excavation.” In the case of many pagan cremation burials, motifs and specific designs were inscribed on the urns. This had special meaning to the Anglo-Saxons, either magical or religious, or both.

In a number of other instances, lids were made for burial urns. Stones were also laid on top of the urns acting as lids. There are also a number of cases where window urns have been uncovered, containing pieces of glass inserted into the fabric of the pottery. There are also a few rare cases where, instead of making a new pot to bury cremated remains, Anglo-Saxon people re-used older urns.


The Many Uses of Urns

MyRestingPlace Thursday, April 28, 2011

An urn is a vase, usually covered and without handles, that usually has a narrowed neck above a footed pedestal. In more classic terms, an urn is a large decoratively covered container. Knife urns are placed on pedestal settings on a dining room sideboard. This was an English innovation for high-style dining rooms of the late 1760’s.

Another use for an urn is for a funerary purpose. These urns can be handcrafted. A handcrafted cremation urn can be used to store the ashes of your loved ones who have passed on. Urns can also be used as a decorative piece in your garden. Urns are also a common form of architectural detail.


Coping with a Pet’s Death

MyRestingPlace Wednesday, April 13, 2011

When a pet dies, it inevitably unleashes a lot of strong emotions. Some people feel guilty, others go into denial, and others may experience anger, particularly if their pet died too young. Just about everyone experiences some level of depression. It’s important to remember that these emotions are perfectly natural and part of the grieving process.

Remember not to deny your pain. Being open and honest about your feelings, as well as having a friend or family member to confide in will help immensely. Often, having a funeral will help bring some closure. Whether you decide to bury your pet or have them cremated and put in a wooden pet urn, make the process meaningful to you; it will help in the long run.


Japanese Crematoriums in High Demand

MyRestingPlace Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Following the devastating earthquake and tsunami, crematoriums have been in high demand in Japan. Unfortunately, many of the crematoriums were damaged and working at a limited capacity. This has caused the government to bury the dead in mass graves.

The bodies are identified and placed in simple wooden coffins before being placed into mass graves. Government officials have assured surviving relatives that they will be able to exhume their loved ones at a later date for a traditional Buddhist cremation and burial ceremony. This is such a difficult time for the Japanese people. I sincerely hope that they will be able to cremate and bury their loved ones in handcrafted cremation urns; perhaps it will bring them some closure.