You love the idea of using a tree urn to create a beautiful living memorial for a loved one. However, which tree should you choose? This is a common question the folks at The Living Urn receive each and every...
Forests are critical to life on earth. They filter our air and water, and also provide habitat for wildlife. Over the past few decades, a significant amount of our precious forests have been destroyed due to fires, insect infestations, disease,...
Fall is a season full of beauty and change. Cooler temperatures begin to set in and people are motivated to head outdoors and enjoy the beauty displayed by the Fall colors. In most parts of the country, vibrant red, yellow and...
Including a handful of earth from Ireland with a burial is a symbolic gesture that has been a tradition among many Irish Americans dating back to the 1700s. For hundreds of years, millions of Irish men, women and children left...
With traditional burials becoming less common and with cremation on the rise (mainly due to the lower cost of cremation and that families are now less traditional than before), many families are looking for uplifting alternatives and special ceremonies where...
Trees are a vital part of nature and the earth’s ecosystem. Humans and trees have a unique and special relationship and trees have come to represent a wide range of meanings for people across many different cultures. They provide beauty,...
As in life, in death you have options. Many people aren’t aware that in 2015, and for the first time ever in the United States, cremation became chosen by more Americans than burial. And, within the next 20 years the...
It’s only Spring, but who doesn’t love Christmas? From decorations to holiday music, great food and family gatherings, Christmas is a special time of the year for family and friends to be together, appreciate our loved ones, and enjoy one...
A friend has just lost a loved one – so what do you say? This is a difficult question that many struggle with. At a time of loss, it can be hard to find the right words that express genuine...
