The practice of cremation dates back thousands of years but it is only recently that the practice has gained popularity. For practical purposes and as a result of diminishing and increasing prices of memorial plots, people are opting for cremation. The result is more creative memorial urns. They are made of all sorts of materials – marble, glass, brass and ceramics. They are fashioned into different themes that make each one unique.

A handcrafted memorial urn is special in that it is lovingly fashioned with bare hands. What a fitting tribute to a dearly beloved. Some are decorative and can be left outdoors. Others are meant for burial and if made of biodegradable materials, they will disintegrate and become part of the earth. It is a real homecoming of sorts.