Become a Tree with Bios Urn
Nov 16, 2014 09:29:32 #
Nov 16, 2014 10:08:37 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I don't know how you plant and water the container when you are already ashes! :oops:You plant and water the container, and it grows into a tree, with nourishment from your ashes.
Nov 16, 2014 10:36:08 #
Remus wrote:
Woodies: Allen, Harrelson and WoodpeckerI can think of a few actors whose ashes would make fantastic trees - given that their performances are so wooden.
for example
Nov 16, 2014 10:40:56 #
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.
Read just last week, that some funeral homes are putting the ashes in fireworks! The list is endless.
Andy
Nov 16, 2014 11:12:43 #
Beats taking up real estate. My mother went into Lake Champlain, that's where I plan to go...my wife too...we're flipping a coin.
Nov 16, 2014 11:49:46 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This is a clever idea, but the price seems a bit h... (show quote)
With my luck someone who never liked me would come pee on me every night.
Nov 16, 2014 11:55:02 #
Fla Walt wrote:
With my luck someone who never liked me would come pee on me every night.
While you are still alive, I will let you know right now that I would not do that...... I live too far away from you. ;)
Nov 16, 2014 12:23:34 #
tenbanshee wrote:
While you are still alive, I will let you know right now that I would not do that...... I live too far away from you. ;)
Not while I'n still alive. Then I would pee back.
Nov 16, 2014 15:20:25 #
AnnaZ
Loc: SW Wis.
Re: being made into fireworks. I attended the Pyrotechnics Guild International convention this year, held in Mason City, Iowa. Before the last fireworks exhibition of the week (Friday night)and just prior to the start of the show, the memorial list was read off. They were PGI members that had passed since the last year's convention. Some of them had a shell shot for them in their memory, others had a salute. (the noisy ones, no pretties.....LOL). Then before the read the last half dozen or so, the announcer said "These are members that have passed, were cremated, and wanted some of their ashes packed into a shell". These had to be custom made, and it was usually done by someone in their pyro club. These shells were GORGEOUS..........they almost needed more sky, the display of each one was so huge. What a beautiful memorial, and the crowd was quiet as each name was read and the shell lit. Applause and cheering after each one. It was a true celebration. Next year's convention will be in Gillette, Wyoming. If you ever get a chance to go to one of these shows, don't miss it. The evening shows are open to the public, and if Mason City is any indication, the Friday night show sells out by mid-week.
Nov 16, 2014 15:25:11 #
AnnaZ wrote:
Re: being made into fireworks. I attended the Pyr... (show quote)
that what you would call going out with a bang Alright :shock: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Nov 16, 2014 15:35:48 #
AnnaZ wrote:
Re: being made into fireworks. I attended the Pyr... (show quote)
AnnaZ,
The article I read had many positive replies. Can't recall which state it was in, but the funeral director said this was becoming more and more a popular request. The article also mentioned the name of the pryotechnics company that worked with the family and funeral home to make it all happen. I thought it was pretty creative idea.
Andy
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