Nature Urns

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An Urn Made from a Natural Material

As the interest in living a Green lifestyle becomes more and more prevalent across America and the world, nature urns are following the trend. Nature urns are special pieces that accommodate the environmental benefits of cremation precisely. Cremation is proving to be the preferred choice of an ever increasing number of people who cite a strong concern for the long-term health of Earth’s environment, and for these people, nature urns are a logical choice. The use of biodegradable materials for nature urns can prove to be exceedingly comforting for those who live life with the recycling mindset, but nature urns do not stop there. Some of the most beautiful nature urns available simply take advantage of materials that will last for ages (in other words they are not necessarily biodegradable) but which are from strictly natural sources such as granite or marble.

Biodegradable urns are perhaps what come to mind most readily when one thinks of nature urns. These versatile pieces are made from wood or even a strong paper, and they are intended to break down in the elements after burial. These relatively new arrivals in the constantly changing, surprisingly creative world of memorials have proven to be popular with people who might have -- in days gone by -- opted for a traditional scattering of ashes. By burying ashes (or sinking them at sea) in a biodegradable urn, families can create a special place in which loved ones can visit for years to come when they want to remember the special times they shared with the deceased. This is an important part of the grieving process, experts admonish, and it is not always available for family members of those who have chosen to have their ashes scattered from the air -- as many who are concerned about the environment choose to do. By opting for a biodegradable nature urn (which are available in a wide variety of sizes, designs and styles) a person can achieve a great number of environmental benefits while also establishing a fitting spot for a beautiful memorial.

Natural urns are also available in a large variety of meticulously crafted designs. Many wood urns, for example, feature elaborately carved scenes of nature: mountain scenes, beach scenes, fishing scenes and others such visions of comforting beauty. These natural urns, sometimes made from hard wood, have the natural advantage of being eventually biodegradable -- unlike their metal counterparts that may take thousands of years to break down completely -- while also being nicely suited for long-lasting indoor display. Many of these natural urns are buried immediately after a memorial ceremony, but still others are displayed for decades in private residences -- with the comforting knowledge all along that the urn will eventually return to its natural roots once it has served its memorial purpose to its fullest.

Some natural urns have the unique feature of combining stone and wood together to create beautiful natural memorials. These urns take advantage of the natural beauty of the various stone designs that only mother-nature can create, while being framed in luxurious hard wood. These natural urns can be (and often are) buried without the concern that they will contribute environmentally unsound materials to the Earth’s crust for the ages. The hard wood portions of the pieces are naturally easy on the environment, and the stone portions are naturally durable enough to withstand the elements for thousands (or maybe even millions) of years. These natural urns cannot be said to be biodegradable, of course, but they still appeal to many environmentally conscious people because their source is from natural materials. For many who are concerned about the long-term stability of Earth’s environment, knowing that their urn is crafted from the most stable of nature’s materials is a comfort in itself.

And still other natural urns are made entirely from natural stone such as granite. These beautifully crafted pieces can be molded and sculpted into just about any timeless shape or design. Granite has been a natural material for urns -- and other memorial products -- for years, even centuries. Nearly every year, in fact, scientists uncover new natural urns of granite and other natural stone material that have securely stored the remains of people from by-gone eras. These discoveries are especially comforting for modern-day people who want to preserve their precious family legacies for the centuries to come. That the Earth’s natural substances can be shaped into such a long-lasting natural urn is one of the marvels of the world that will hold true for as long as the planet spins.