Green burial and living memorial trees offer different ways for families to reduce the environmental impact associated with conventional memorial practices. A green burial generally refers to burying a loved one’s body using natural burial practices. At the same time,...
Fall is here - an amazing time of year full of change! Temperatures finally cool down after a hot summer and trees show vibrant colors - oranges, reds, and yellows fill the landscape! It’s a great time of year when...
Memorial keepsakes can become family heirlooms when they are durable, meaningful, and connected to a loved one’s story in a way that future generations can understand and preserve. A keepsake becomes more than simply an object when it carries memories,...
Tulip trees can symbolize growth, renewal, endurance, and a life that continues to have an impact over time. This symbolism makes tulip trees a meaningful choice for a memorial tree for a departed loved one. Tulip tree symbolism isn’t based...
Cedar trees can symbolize strength, endurance, peace, and continuity, making them meaningful choices for families seeking a living memorial tree for a departed loved one. Cedar symbolism has deep historical and cultural roots. The National Park Service notes that the...
Urn planters offer a unique and elegant way to honor a loved one and display your favorite succulents. With their drought-tolerant nature, shallow root systems, and stunning variety of colors and textures, succulents thrive in urn planters. The right succulent selection...
Biodegradable urns allow families to honor departed loved ones in an ecologically friendly manner. Biodegradable urns are made from a wide range of materials that break down naturally and non-toxically. You can find biodegradable urns from The Living Urn® that...
Planting a tree with ashes can create an environmentally conscious living tribute when families choose an appropriate tree, use suitable planting materials, and care for the tree responsibly over time. You can’t simply plant a tree or young plant with...
Cremation stones and keepsake urns both allow families to preserve a small portion of a loved one’s ashes, but they create very different memorial experiences. Cremation stones are tactile memorials that incorporate cremation ashes into their creation, while keepsake urns...
