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  • Pre-Plan Your Memorial With The Living Urn
    April 14, 2017

    Pre-Plan Your Memorial With The Living Urn

    The average person has to plan a funeral only once or twice in their lifetime. Most often, this is after a loved one has passed. During this time the emotional toll is high and the costs involved and time it...

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  • A Beautiful, Enduring and Uplifting Memorial
    April 6, 2017

    A Beautiful, Enduring and Uplifting Memorial

    Historically, a burial and a marker or headstone has been the memorial option of choice. This has been the norm for centuries in America with cemeteries consuming thousands of square miles of space. Now, with cremations surging and recently surpassing...

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  • Prairifire Flowering Crabapple: A True Beauty!
    April 3, 2017

    Prairifire Flowering Crabapple: A True Beauty!

    The Prairifire Flowering Crabapple is arguably one of the most beautiful landscape trees. It has stunning pinkish-red buds that turn to bright pink blooms. Its burgundy foliage turns green with a hint of red. Its fruit, an important source of...

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  • A Green Burial:  What Does it Mean?
    March 6, 2017

    A Green Burial: What Does it Mean?

    A green burial is a natural way to care for a loved one who has passed with minimal impact on the environment. It is a movement that’s growing in popularity alongside the eco-conscious consumer. Green burials are focused on conserving...

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  • The Living Urn Reforestation Program:  Update
    March 2, 2017

    The Living Urn Reforestation Program: Update

    Last month, The Living Urn announced a new program to help reforest America. For every Living Urn planted, the company committed to donating to the Arbor Day Foundation to plant a second tree in one of America’s forests.   Mark Brewer,...

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  • What is a Cremation Urn?
    February 9, 2017

    What is a Cremation Urn?

    A cremation urn is simply a container that holds cremated remains. Most are made out of wood, ceramic, metal, or plastic. When a funeral home provides you with your loved one’s ashes and if you don’t purchase an urn beforehand,...

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  • Green Burial: A Growing Trend
    February 6, 2017

    Green Burial: A Growing Trend

    The eco-conscious consumer is not just a fad, it’s here to stay. People are seeking to live healthier, more active lifestyles. Many of these same people are also looking to continue to be eco-friendly after they pass with a green...

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