I reflect today, September 11th, on the importance of a building a fitting memorial. Many U.S. citizens are wondering why it is taking so long for New York to complete Continue Reading →
It’s hard to think about your own end-of-life wishes, but there are many benefits of pre-planning cremation. My first customer was actually an old next-door neighbor of my wife. She Continue Reading →
The trend today in many areas of life is to express individuality. Examples can be seen in the way we personalize our Facebook page, communicate our own interests on Pinterest, Continue Reading →
Keepsake cremation urns are miniature size urns that hold a small amount of ashes. A keepsake may be used as a memorial urn for a baby. Some families choose a Continue Reading →
Pets become a member of the family. In many cases, they give us unconditional love and loyalty that many people in our lives don’t offer. The passing on of a Continue Reading →
I have a cousin who lived in Nevada. His wishes were to be cremated and buried back home in Illinois in a cemetery where his parents and brother are buried. Continue Reading →
While casket burial has traditionally been the most common, more people are choosing cremation for themselves and their loved ones. By the year 2017, it is expected 50% of people Continue Reading →
I make wooden urns from a variety of different wood species: Black Walnut – light to dark chocolate brown in color with a straight and wavy grain, large burls are common Maple – light in Continue Reading →
As an artisan, I’ve always loved creating things with wood. In talking with some of my urn customers, many chose a wooden urn as a memorial for their loved one Continue Reading →
What To Do If Your Dog Gets Skunked – Skunk Bath For Dogs Recipe Luckily, in the six years we have had our dog, she has never been skunked. Her Continue Reading →
