subject: Episcopalians and Cremation [print this page] I am a cradle EpiscopalianI am a cradle Episcopalian. Since birth, because my parents are also cradle Episcopalians, I have been a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church, Monroeville, Al. Of course, I moved away, but I always kept my membership at home. I have now moved back home, and have started an online business, called Christian Urns. My dad is fairly obsessive about our church cemetery, and insisted that my husband and I buy a plot for ourselves and children (though I doubt they will want to be buried with us - heck, they dont even want to ride in the car with us - um, they are teens - need I say more). We did buy the plots, however, and now find that you can put four cremation urns in each plot. Too late for me, but hopefully this little article will help save you some money. Thats one of the best things about cremation - significant savings. No need for expensive, excessive funeral trappings. The urns at Christian Urns cost around $130 dollars or so. The cheapest casket costs around $2000. Being an Episcopalian, quality matters. These urns are beautiful and classic in design, with a simple Episcopal shield on the front. My dad says he wants his buried in his plot. Me - I think its really pretty, and I seriously doubt if anyone will know what it is, anyway. I may keep my husbands in the house for a while (Im not ghoulish or wishing my husband harm- its a known fact that generally women live longer than men!). When my time comes, however, Im sure my children will put my husband and me straight into the ground. Fortunately, these urns are wooden, and biodegradable. As an added bonus, the are also made in the USA. Now - thats being a good steward of your finances, and the earth!
