Become a Tree with Bios Urn: This is a clever idea, but the price seems a bit high. When you die and are cremated, the ashes go into the bottom of a biodegradable container. There is...

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

This is a clever idea, but the price seems a bit high. When you die and are cremated, the ashes go into the bottom of a biodegradable container. There is peat and soil and a seed in the upper portion. You plant and water the container, and it grows into a tree, with nourishment from your ashes.

That sounds pretty good, but it costs $145. Maybe there's a DIY online, maybe from the Instructibles.

I think it might be a bit unnerving have a tree made from a relative growing on the front lawn, especially at night.

Don Craig Loc: Saranac, NY

Especially when they talk to you.

Trees are often cut down by new property owners.

"Wait til your father comes home!"

"Mom?"

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

but just think. you would be able to let birds land. and. JUST maybe they would bulls eyes that one certain person. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

dirtpusher wrote:

but just think. you would be able to let birds land. and. JUST maybe they would bulls eyes that one certain person. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

The birds might might the people they are targeting beneath the tree, but they would be sure to get some of the branches. :cry:

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Don Craig wrote:

Especially when they talk to you.

Trees are often cut down by new property owners.

"Wait til your father comes home!"

"Mom?"

Trees also fall on houses and cars.

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

jerryc41 wrote:

The birds might might the people they are targeting beneath the tree, but they would be sure to get some of the branches. :cry:

when the next rain do... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

In researching this further, I've found many uses for cremation ashes (cremains). A company will fly them so high for release that they will circle the planet forever. About 500 grams can be made into a diamond. They can be made into pencils, birdbaths, jewelry, ceramics - the list goes on.

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

jerryc41 wrote:

In researching this further, I've found many uses for cremation ashes (cremains). A company will fly them so high for release that they will circle the planet forever. About 500 grams can be made into a diamond. They can be made into pencils, birdbaths, jewelry, ceramics - the list goes on.

How much do Memorial Diamonds cost?

Prices for a memorial gemstone do vary, but you can expect to pay anything from around $3,000. Obviously the greater the carat size, the more intricate the cut, having the diamond set into a ring or pendant setting, adds to the base cost.

http://www.us-funerals.com/funeral-articles/memorial-diamonds-made-from-cremation-ashes.html

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

dirtpusher wrote:

How much do Memorial Diamonds cost?

Prices for a memorial gemstone do vary, but you can expect to pay anything from around $3,000. Obviously the greater the carat size, the more intricate the cut, having the diamond set into a ring or pendant setting, adds to the base cost.

http://www.us-funerals.com/funeral-articles/memorial-diamonds-made-from-cremation-ashes.html

Right. We must have found the same site.

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

jerryc41 wrote:

Right. We must have found the same site.

one can always hope. the economy goes south afterwards. they have to hock the pendant. then some really pretty thing buys and wears the pendant.. :mrgreen:

on a long chain :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

dirtpusher wrote:

one can always hope. the economy goes south afterwards. they have to hock the pendant. then some really pretty thing buys and wears the pendant.. :mrgreen:

on a long chain :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Obviously the cost of that diamond is greater than the cash value to the new owner. It would be nice to have a diamond made for $3,000 and then sell it for $6,000.

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

jerryc41 wrote:

Obviously the cost of that diamond is greater than the cash value to the new owner. It would be nice to have a diamond made for $3,000 and then sell it for $6,000.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Remus Loc: Norfolk, UK

I can think of a few actors whose ashes would make fantastic trees - given that their performances are so wooden.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Remus wrote:

I can think of a few actors whose ashes would make fantastic trees - given that their performances are so wooden.

:-)

tenbanshee Loc: Woodstock, IL

Remus wrote:

I can think of a few actors whose ashes would make fantastic trees - given that their performances are so wooden.

I almost hate to go there, but I can think of a few presidents and congressmen that might work out very well for the trees also. Seeing as in life they are full of ----! :lol: