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In Greek belief the two coins placed over the eyes during a cremation or burial are required to pay the Ferrie Boat Captain for a ride across the river to the after life.

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Where can you find cremation urns?

Urns that are used for cremation can be found and purchased from a crematorium. Check the local ones in the area. They can direct and provide a funeral service.


I need to find a really fancy pet cremation urn. Where can I look online for pet urns?

The leading seller of pet cremation urns online is Best Friend Services at www.bestfriendservices.com . If you would like, you can also find pet urns online at traditional retailers such as www.amazon.com and www.walmart.com . The best place to look online for urns and other funeral things is http://www.inthelighturns.com. They specialize in cremation and burial urns and would be a good place to start your search.


Is a term in America that designate Burial receptales?

Urns or cremation urns for ashes of deceased. Coffin or casket for bodies. Vaults could enclose either at a Mausoleum.


Where can I get a pretty pet cremation urn?

To memorialize the remains of your dear pet and friend, there are many places to purchase urns. These can be purchased through a local veterinarian office or shops that specialize in pet urns. When purchasing an urn, it is useful to shop around first, as urns come in many sizes, designs and price ranges.


Are there Jewish urns?

Yes, but most Jewish cemeteries don't allow cremation, since Torah-law calls for burial.


Why do urn's turn black?

Exposure to high temperatures, ashes, residuum. however this is not always the case with cremation urns, which are loaded or filled- after the cremation has taken place. Black is the color of mourning, so it might be appropriate.


Is a pet cremation urn comparable, in price, to a people cremation urn?

Pet cremation urns are usually less expensive (about $50) than one intended for people ($200). However, the size of the urn is a large factor. There are small urns designed to bring home a small portion of a loved one's ashes that are very inexpensively priced. And, large pet urs run about the same price as those designed for human remains.


What is the devil religion?

Satanism or Demonics. Demon worship is for real, tragically. It is no laughing matter when tombs are vandalized, cremation urns stolen, bodies dismembered... this is the work of DEMONS>


How much does pet cremation cost in NJ?

Pet cremation can cost anywhere from $50 to $350 depending on the size of the animal, with larger animals costing more. There are added fees for after hours pick up, urns, engraved nameplates, etc. Pet cremation can be a tough decision for a family to make. If you chose this route cremation services in NJ run from $50 - $100 on average, possibly a little higher for larger dogs.


I would like to contact someone who makes pottery in northern Wisconsin about making a cremation urn who should I contact?

Hello, We are a pottery in northeast WI (northern Door County) and have a lot of experience making cremation urns, of several shapes. Ellison Bay Pottery Studios Ellison Bay WI 54210


What is the container called you put ashes in after cremation?

urn


When was The Sand from the Urns created?

The Sand from the Urns was created in 1948.