Cremation urns have changed from the old fashioned wood box urn or a typical urn shaped vessel into works of art that can be displayed in a home and that have the appearance, design and workmanship of a fine decorating accessory. Lost-wax casting is a popular medium for sculpture urns and the art form generally depicts a modern or contemporary theme. Cloisonne and ceramics are creative approaches to remembering loved ones and these urns can range from companion size down to infant or keepsake urns. Consumers selecting cremation urns that have been crafted using modern techniques have the added advantage of adding a personal reminder of their loved one to their homes dcor.
Trendy cremation urns are available in:
Sculpture form
Cloisonn
Ceramics and other.
Cremation Art
Selecting a cremation painting is another artistic alternative to memorializing. Full of vibrant color and personality, these paintings actually contain a small portion of the cremated ashes of the loved one. A small gathering kit is sent either to the consumer or the funeral home to collect a small amount of the cremated ash. The ashes are them mixed in with the paint and an earth friendly compound and the design is painted onto the canvas. Each painting is then preserved and sealed with a coat of polyurethane. Cremation paintings are typically framed with a muted black picture frame and include a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Creative Jewelry for Cremains
The art of jewelry making has taken an innovative twist and a number of artists have crafted a collection of pendants and other fine keepsakes that will hold a small remembrance inside the jewelry. Pendants, rings and bracelets created out of precious metals, glass and even wood have a hollowed out interior that is accessed by unscrewing the bail of the pendant or by removing a small slotted screw that has been discreetly placed. These jewelry urns take a modern and trendy approach and can be worn as an everyday accessory.