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Tag Archives: cremated remains
The Catholic Church Guidelines on What to Do with Cremated Remains
Burial is best, says the Church
The Catholic Church has always had an uneasy relationship with the concept of cremation. In fact, the church forbade cremation to Catholics until May 1963. Even then, the church added a caveat that the cremation cannot violate basic Catholic beliefs. … Continue reading
Bios Incube Turns Your Loved One Into A Tree To Keep Close
New technology turns cremains into life after life
It is said that Mother Nature is the greatest artist. The folks at Bios Incube are using their creativity to help her show her best side. The Bios Incube system nurtures the growth of a tree from human or animal … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Memorial at Sea
Scatter the ashes of a loved one - or simply hold a beautiful memorial - beside the sea
Our Tip of The Week: Celebrate the life of a loved one by scattering their ashes out to sea, or simply holding a gathering in honor of their memory by a body of water. The atmosphere offers a calm, serene mood … Continue reading
A Community of Cremation Vessels: Cloud of Stars by Zhufei Zhufei
Chinese architecture blends technology with tradition in this columbarium
Today, social media technologies pervade our culture, setting the tone for the way we choose to experience life. So why not tailor technology to accommodate the ways we choose to experience death? Design for Death finalist Zhufei Zhufei is one … Continue reading
