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How Does Steve Make Wooden Cremation Urns?

Handmade Wooden Cremation Urn Process Steve shares a brief description of what it takes to make wooden cremation urns from his workshop in Roselle, IL. https://youtu.be/nNXOYeokzBY?si=SIaXkaDEioKR...

Pet Grief – How to Cope with the Loss of a Pet?

Pet grief can be just as devastating as the loss of a loved one. Some people may feel embarrassed that they are so heartbroken when a pet passes away, but they are not alone. The truth is that our ...

Personalizing Cremation Urns to Reflect a Special Life

A 1932 Ford Roadster is not what you would imagine as your typical cremation urn, but for one hot rod enthusiast, that’s just what he selected as his final resting place. Steve got a call from a hi...

JFK Memorial 50th Anniversary

JFK Memorial 50th Anniversary Planned for November 22, 2013 Having been born earlier that week of the JFK assassination on November 16, 1963, this event was always mentioned in my family when my bi...

Why Choose Cremation?

In researching an answer for the question, Why Choose Cremation?, we found this article that was also expanded to a TV segment on CNBC. Cost is not the only reason cremation is growing in popularit...

Butterfly Release – Creative Ideas to Celebrate Life!

A butterfly release is a classic symbol of new life. You can contact your local funeral home or pet cemetery to see if they hold an annual event like this one. Or include the butterfly release in t...

How to Plan a Funeral

A few weeks ago I talked about the benefits of planning your own funeral. Even though it may be difficult to think about, it may be even harder for your family to carry this burden on their own. Wh...

Wooden Urns are Beautiful Memorials for Pets and Owners

There is more and more interest in pet owners wanting to be buried with their beloved dog or cat. So much interest that the state of New York formally adopted regulations in July 2014 allowing pet ...

Pet Euthanasia

Giving the Gift of Rest Since becoming a veterinarian I have come to deeply appreciate the circle of life for every person, pet, and organism on this earth. Besides healing and “fixing” animals, a ...

Planning a Celebration of Life With Personalized Wooden Urns

In the past six years of designing hand-turned wooden urns and talking to many families, I have learned the trend these days for a proper memorial for a departed loved one is to thoughtfully person...