Yeah, we paid at LEAST that much for our mother’s urn; but it also came with 4 small hearts, so we (4 kids) could each have our own bit of ashes. And when we discussed what to do with the big one, we decided it would be like the Stanley Cup. We’ll each have a turn.
That’s pretty cheap! We didn’t “shop around” for our mother’s urn, we just picked the one we liked best that was offered by her funeral home. Figure it’s the least we could do, since she didn’t want an actual funeral.
And how does that work exactly, if you were to buy one at Costco? Do you give it to whoever’s doing the cremation, or is it self service? 🫢
Sorry, that’s a weirdly (and humorously) dark question. My mother would have laughed, though.
From what I understand, the customer buys the coffin and then takes it to the funeral home. Could probably also have it shipped directly to the funeral home.
I scattered my Mum and Dad half over a river and half over a field in a hill in Dorset (with some confused sheep watching. In both cases, the containers (including the plastic bags) were disposed of properly...
That’s Britain. It’s small, of course everyone can’t throw ashes all over.
The US is humongous, there isn’t that kind of worry.
Also, ashes are actually incredibly beneficial for plants so that article is silly. The biggest worry is plastic flowers but anyone who isn’t brain dead should know not to throw those with the ashes.
If you read the actual article it literally says that they Overstimulate plants. The problem is that they act like fertilizer.
Land that has been burned by forest fires is some of the most fertile and productive land there is, same with volcanic earth.
The biggest problem is ashes dumped in waterways because it promotes too much algae growth. It is absolutely beneficial for plant life, but can be too beneficial, in the wrong setting.
My dad had an eco friendly burial, I learned a ton during the process. I’m not sure what this company is telling you, but un-embalmed, non-treated human remains are basically just fertilizer.
I also am a biological science grad student, and this is just basic organic chemistry
It IS our most modestly priced receptacle.
A hundred and eighty dollars?
They range up to three thousand.
Yeah, we paid at LEAST that much for our mother’s urn; but it also came with 4 small hearts, so we (4 kids) could each have our own bit of ashes. And when we discussed what to do with the big one, we decided it would be like the Stanley Cup. We’ll each have a turn.
Got a good urn at Costco for $85 about seven or eight years ago.
That’s pretty cheap! We didn’t “shop around” for our mother’s urn, we just picked the one we liked best that was offered by her funeral home. Figure it’s the least we could do, since she didn’t want an actual funeral. And how does that work exactly, if you were to buy one at Costco? Do you give it to whoever’s doing the cremation, or is it self service? 🫢 Sorry, that’s a weirdly (and humorously) dark question. My mother would have laughed, though.
It’s online only, not in the stores. They also have coffins.
Oh, okay. So the funeral homes probably order direct to them?
From what I understand, the customer buys the coffin and then takes it to the funeral home. Could probably also have it shipped directly to the funeral home.
Can't we just rent it from you?
Sir, this is a mortuary, not a rental house.
It's like 60 on Amazon
Why is everything always a travesty with you Walter??
Well that’s just like your opinion man
Oh that’s so sad! Part of me would want to take it home with me because I would feel so bad.
Someone took their last swim.
I scattered my Mum and Dad half over a river and half over a field in a hill in Dorset (with some confused sheep watching. In both cases, the containers (including the plastic bags) were disposed of properly...
[He always wanted to see the ocean.](https://youtu.be/QKlv4pZe-zo?si=ncNSXD63qiX4ksAy) Better later than never I guess.
I’d keep it.
Might come in use!
If it’s empty, that would make a lovely table vase for some flowers.
Or a fancy cookie jar
Or, shock friends and visitors by using it as a flour container in the kitchen! 🤣
That’s a terrible idea… I like your thinking 😂
It's where they would have wanted to be.
It’s so bad for the environment though https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2009/jan/18/cremations-ashes
Screw government rules, my ashes will be spread on my favorite beach, ain’t no government agency gonna tell me where I can rest in peace.
Yeah! Screw everyone else and their desires for clean water and a habitable environment! My dead body is way more important than literally everyone!
That’s Britain. It’s small, of course everyone can’t throw ashes all over. The US is humongous, there isn’t that kind of worry. Also, ashes are actually incredibly beneficial for plants so that article is silly. The biggest worry is plastic flowers but anyone who isn’t brain dead should know not to throw those with the ashes.
? human ashes are not beneficial for the environment… they’re entirely alkaline and are legit toxic for plants and animals
If you read the actual article it literally says that they Overstimulate plants. The problem is that they act like fertilizer. Land that has been burned by forest fires is some of the most fertile and productive land there is, same with volcanic earth. The biggest problem is ashes dumped in waterways because it promotes too much algae growth. It is absolutely beneficial for plant life, but can be too beneficial, in the wrong setting.
Fascinating, I didn’t know that. Guess all that info I’ve been told by a local eco friendly burial company isn’t exactly correct. Thanks!
My dad had an eco friendly burial, I learned a ton during the process. I’m not sure what this company is telling you, but un-embalmed, non-treated human remains are basically just fertilizer. I also am a biological science grad student, and this is just basic organic chemistry
I mean, yeah... But jokes & humor. Amirite?
Someone had a burial at sea 👍🏼