They were painted with bright colors and like the stone coffins, bore hieroglyphics. The Egyptians were the religious people and their coffins wore many religious symbols and markings. One of the stories goes like Osiris was once a living king of Egypt. He was married to his sister, Isis. Their evil brother, Seth, was married to their sister, Nephthys. Seth wanted to be king of Egypt, so he planned to kill Osiris. One day Seth tricked Osiris into stepping into a golden coffin. When Osiris was inside the coffin, Seth slammed the lid shut and threw the coffin into the Nile River.

While Seth took the throne of the Egypt, Isis went to get the body of her husband Osiris. When she returned to Egypt with the body of Osiris, Seth seized the body and ripped it. He threw the 14 pieces of the body into the Nile. Wherever a piece of the body was found, Isis built a temple to Osiris. Once she had collected all of the pieces of Osiris’ body, Isis turned into a kite. Isis flapped her wings until the breeze from her wings breathed life back into Osiris’ body. After Osiris was resurrected, Isis gave birth to their son, Horus. Osiris was ruler over the land of the dead, while Isis raised Horus to avenge his father’s murder. After years of fighting against Seth, Horus finally won and became king of Egypt. Many temples were built in his honor.

Based on this legend most of the Egyptian coffins depict the wings of Isis wrapped around the coffin, so that Isis’ wings may breathe life into the souls of the dead. Beside that many other form of symbols were depicted on the ancient Egyptian coffins.
In the ancient Egypt the mummy was placed in a brightly painted wooden coffin. The elaborate decoration on the coffin was created according to the status of the deceased as a member of the aristocracy. A central band contained the symbols of rebirth flanked by panels featuring images of god and goddesses. The central panel that shows the winged scarab beetle hovering protectively over the mummy. The large white pillar painted on the back of the coffin usually depicted a form of backbone.
This provided symbolic support for the mummy and displayed an inscription detailing ancestry. In the next step the mummy and coffin were placed in another wooden coffin. Like the first coffin, it is in the shape of the mummy but more simply decorated. The lid of the coffin used to show face, wig and elaborate collar. Here too the scarab beetle with outstretched wings hovers over the mummy used to be depicted. Finally the mummy and coffins were placed in a rectangular outermost coffin made primarily out of sycamore wood. The posts of the coffin were decorated with religious texts. On the top of the coffin sits an alert jackal, probably a reference to Anubis, the jackal-headed god.

Some people opine that an infant grave marker can start the process from which some sort of solace can be attained. The infant grave markers are available in several styles and in various materials, each one having its unique advantages. The popular material used for the infant grave markers are bronze, granite and marble.

Bronze Infant Grave Markers are the most appropriate ones for many modern day cemeteries. Bronze infant grave markers are made up of a bronze plaque mounted to a granite base and they are mostly designed to lay flat on the ground. Bronze serves as a canvass upon which imagery can be cast in relief form to present a sculptured appearance. Some models of the bronze infant grave marker include a vase for the placement of flowers.
Granite and marble are supposed to be one of the most durable stones in existence; this makes them an excellent choice for an infant grave marker as its durability is unquestionable.

These infant grave markers come in a variety of styles and different granite colors, as far as the color of the marble is concerned most of the time white and black color is used. The different styles available there are like upright infant grave markers, slant infant grave markers, bevel infant grave markers and flat infant grave markers. For the benefit of the readers we are describing each of them briefly. An upright infant grave marker consists of an upright granite or marble slab mounted to a sturdy granite base.

The upright slab contains the inscriptions. The slant infant grave marker resembles an upright slab, but it is positioned slantedly to facilitate easy reading of the inscription. The bevel infant grave markers are designed to sit just on top of the ground, the back end of the bevel markers are slightly raised at an angle to allow the water to runoff. The flat infant grave markers are usually the most popular since the modern day cemeteries only allow a flat infant grave marker in their infant sections.

There are many designs available to select for the infant grave marker. Among the available designs some of the most popular ones are teddy bear designs, lamb designs and the angel designs. This allows you to modify the infant grave marker to replicate the spirit of the beloved child. The memorial may be inscribed with the infant’s name and dates. If the infant was a stillborn, the birth/death date is customarily represented as a single date on the infant grave marker. The emblems may be included to decorate the infant grave marker giving it a unique look as the child was in your life. In many cases an individual chooses a particular design element because of their liking.

Since these markers have a larger size therefore they have immense potential to include intricate designs with epitaph etc. The design option in the case of the companion grave markers is found to be much wider. They include flat, slanting, pillar, arch and all other designs. Due to the larger size of the companion grave markers, sometimes statues are also incorporated. Beside that there is ample scope of customizing these grave markers according to your choice. The most popular choice among the people for the companion narrows down to three and they are flat, slanting and arch. Usually the arch shaped companion grave markers are not in regular use in the modern times but in earlier days they were used quite often. 

Companion grave markers are the fitting tribute to the deceased couple and always memorize them together as they were united in their lifetime. The flat companion grave markers are the most popular ones in the modern times. They are usually available in granite or bronze. Ike the normal adult grave markers they are also made using the same process.

Like the bronze companion grave markers are made through a molding process in which first the design is developed on a model plate or in computer including all artwork, designing and text are first incorporated and the model is finished up to the last detail then after your approval a negative mould is made out of it and then molten brass is poured into the mould to get the final bronze plaque for the grave marker. After giving the finishing touches to the plaque it is mounted to a granite base. The granite and sandstone grave markers on the other hand follow a different technique for manufacture. First the design of the companion grave marker is finalized as per your choice and instructions and a rubber stencil is prepared, then the stencil is pasted on the stone slab and sand blasted with the help of a sand blaster. After getting the desired finish the final touches are provided to the grave marker.
 
Companion grave markers are large in size therefore they are quite heavy in weight and pose a challenge for transportation and installation most of the time. Moreover nowadays cemeteries prescribe their own norms for the grave markers in terms of size and the choice of material. Therefore it would be a better idea to know the requirements of the cemetery before moving further.         

After the process is completed, a cool down period of 30 minutes to an hour is needed before the bone fragments can be handled for further processing. The remaining bone fragments are then placed in a special processor. This processor pulverizes the bone fragments to a fine powder commonly referred to as the ashes. The ashes are then placed in a temporary cremation urn by the crematory. The ashes are then returned to the family.
The quantity of ashes varies from one person to another and may not be proportionate to a person’s body weight/ height etc., but some broad guidelines are available that may help you.  The quantity of the ashes for an adult may go up to 200 cu. inches, an infant 1 year and younger may be up to 30 cu. Inches, in case of  children it may vary due to the size of an individual.

Cremation urns are available in number of sizes, styles, shapes and materials. Usually, urns are available to accommodate every taste, need and budget. The range for selection of an urn includes bronze, pewter, marble, granite, brass, hardwoods, porcelain, ceramic, stone, glass and cloisonné. Urns range in styling from the traditional book shape and classic Grecian design to novel creations and decorative art pieces and can be personalized to depict an individual’s hobby or special interest. Some designs may have a photo of the individual being memorialized through the urn.
Many urns are produced in smaller dimensions to hold a very small portion of the ashes. These urns are known as the keepsake urns. These urns are appropriate when the family of the deceased individual opts to divide the ashes among family members or the family opts to scatter the ashes in a scattering garden and want to keep a small portion of the ashes for the memory of the individual.

Other options presently available are in the form of decorative jewelry known as cremation jewellery, these are available in a number of styles and each one of them is designed to hold a small portion of the ashes; Glass sculptures are also available that can hold a portion of the ash permanently embedded in the glass art pieces; or Tablets of granite-like material are available to hold the ashes for placement in a cemetery, memorial garden, in the ground or in house.
These cremation urns are available locally in and around your city or you may find then on the net. While purchasing from the internet you should be cautious about certain facts like whereabouts of the company, since how long they are in business, are their customers satisfied with their service? Is the company accessible through telephone or email, do the respond to your queries perfectly and within a reasonable time limit? Is the company offering any kind of guarantee or if they have any sort of replacement policy in place? What about your privacy? Do they offer secure transactions? Do the products attract any hidden charges? And at last, do they offer your favorite mode of payment. After getting the satisfactory response for the above queries you may proceed for the purchase.    

According to the manufacturing process the wood urns can be classified like -Assembled Wood Urns these are rectangular or angled wood urns, made from solid planks of wood cut to specified dimensions. The urns are then hand assembled with the greatest of care by skilled carpenters and craftsmen. These urns sometime resemble to box shape. Turned Wood Urns are essentially cylindrical or vase shaped wood urns that are turned on a wood lathe to create the majestically unique shapes available. Wood turning is considered an art form and as such each urn crafted is a work of art. The other one is the Inlaid Wood Urns generally feature beautifully crafted designs from a large amount of inlaid wood, these urns may portray geometric patterns, spiritual motifs or serene scenery.
Next is Hand Carved Wood Urns, these urns are crafted by skilled artists, these wood urns representing the look of a master creation. These are majestically executed works of art; each urn with its detailed workings provides a befitting tribute to the deceased personality. Next comes the Laser Engraved Wood Urns Utilize the modern technology of lasers, these wood urns bring new possibilities as detailed and complex designs are commonly feasible by the use of ultra modern technology. This media now makes possible the likeness of a loved one to adorn the urn’s surface along with personalization. 

All of these wood urns are polished or colored after manufacture and finishing process.
Wood urns distinctly carry a modest sense of occasion to a memorial service, interment or scattering. As the grain of each wood urn is as individual in character as the life being mourned, then it seems only fitting that a wood urn is selected to memorialize the departed soul. Wood urns beautifully handcrafted in solid oak or walnuts are good if you want a customized urn, however hand crafted customized wood urns can take weeks or months for the final delivery depending upon the details and shape you require. Wood Urns always present a warm feeling. The wood urns do need protection and maintenance to keep the warm color and retain the details detail. It is advisable to pre-treat the wood urn with anti termite and anti moth preparations. It is also necessary to protect them from excessive moisture and heat. If you can do that they would last longer with their full valor and elegance.
The wood urns are also very popular among the masses and the pricing also begins at less than a hundred dollar and it can go up to a couple of thousand dollars as per your choice of the design and type of the wood urn. However it is no doubt that a wood urn gives a unique elegance and majesty to the ashes of the departed soul. 

Urn Glassblowing is a special process in which the raw materials are mixed in fireproof pots and heated to 1400 degrees Celsius. Now the professional glassblower dips his blow pipe made up of cast iron in the liquid crystal and draws out the required amount of liquid for the making of the urn.  The drop that remains suspended from the pipe is blown into a bubble, which is blown into a desired shape. A blow pipe measures approximately one and a half yards in length and it is really very difficult to handle the pipe.

The red-hot crystal urn may be shaped by hand after covering it with wet paper for protection. In this ancient craft wood urn block molds and metal shears are used extensively. Some times a two-part metal mold is used, which presses the crystal poured into the desired profile. Many of the blowers prefer to use the wooden molds, the wood used to make the mould is pear wood. Pear wood has a very fine structure; it also has a special quality of retaining its shape while it is wet.  During the blowing process, the molds are saturated with water to offer them protection. The red-hot crystal forces the water to boil, causing a layer of steam to develop between the crystal and the wood urn mold wall, which is why the same mold can be used more than once. 

After molding the  molded urns carry a temperature of  not less than 600 degrees Celsius, which then have to be cooled down to room temperature. This is a very delicate process and it must be done very gradually, exercising great caution; else too much tension would be created within the crystal while cooling down, causing the urn to burst into pieces.

Now the urns are grinded using vertical and horizontal grinding wheels, to give the finishing touch to crystal urns. Some time, grinding motives are applied. The final process right from rough grinding to fine polishing takes four to five runs to roll out the finished crystal urn.
If crystal cremation urn is to be engraved then a special drill is used along with carborundum discs which are a special kind of abrasive material. The drill is forced across the crystal glass by hand. The motive is engraved dry, without using any liquid. Thus the final crystal urn rolls out from the production bench.  Since each of the urn is made, shaped and carved individually hence the end result is an exclusive urn.  Each of the Urns produced by this process is unique, exclusive and a style statement of a master craftsman. Moreover the crystal glass urns would last for centuries to come.  

The popular garden rock urns for pets are available in various shapes like boulder shape, vase shaped, sculpture shaped etc. In case you opt for burying your pet in the garden then you can opt for the memorial stones. These may be available in the form of natural rocks and in synthetic material too. Many of them carry along outdoor name plate. He natural stones are usually available in their natural colors. But the synthetic ones may be available in various color tones and shades.  Most of the times the synthetic garden rocks are beautiful poly-resin reproduction stone and they can be placed in a flower garden or displayed on your mantel. These are available in different sizes like

1-20 lb. pet = Small Rock Urn
21-35 lb. pet = Medium Rock Urn
36-100 lb. pet = Large Rock Urn
100+ lb. pet = XL Rock Urn

These garden rock Pet urns are sturdy enough to be placed in a garden or yard; these rock-shaped urns are also at home on a shelf or a quiet corner of your pet’s favorite room. When you opt for a garden stone urn, your intention is to get a urn which is sturdy enough to withstand all weather conditions. Sometime you feel that you require a special shape other than the usual rock boulder shaped urn to memorize your dear pet. To serve this very purpose vase shaped and sculpture shaped urns are available. These are manufactured using manual and semi automatic process. The semi automatic process involves the use of a stone lathe in which a block of stone is placed. As soon as the piece of stone reveals the beautiful urn by skilled hands of the workman the inner and outer walls of the urn are smoothened by the use of grinders. The urn is then finished with a high luster polish to give it a glass like in appearance.
The other process is handcrafted garden rock pet urn. In this process the block of a desired stone is hand crafted using fine grade hand tools, once the desired shape is obtained and it is intricately carved to the taste of the craftsman the urn is then polished. Such types of urns are usually a delicate piece of art.
Place your beloved pet’s ashes in a garden rock urn and most of the people would never know what it is actually. These are designed for the pet owners who prefer to keep their pet’s ashes outdoors and for the people who just want a different look in memorials for your beloved pet. Prices start at less than $50 onwards  plus shipping. You will definetly fall in love with fancy pet urns.

The death of a pet dog is very difficult to bear. Sometimes there may also be added guilt associated with such type of loss. Doing something positive during this time of sadness can ease the grieving process. Whether you’ve selected cremation, burial for your dog, you have an advantage in creating a lasting tribute to your special friend by way of keeping the ashes in a nice dog urn. When you are going to select a dog urn, consider the size of your deceased pet dog. Since dog urns are available as per size that is measured in cubic inches and an easy rule to use is one cubic inch equals one pound of body weight of your pet.

There are different types of dog urns are available to choose from. Let us have a look on type of urns available in the market. The commonly available dog urn in the market is the traditional box urn; it is the type available everywhere. These urns are available in different colors and may have a little metal plate on front side of the urn where you can get engraved the text of your choice and you have the option for a small statue of dog affixed on top. These statues are available according to the different breeds of dogs, colors of the dogs and resting position of the dog. Ceramic dog urns are also available in dog shape varying according to the breed or color of the dog and there I a choice available in the posture of the dog. This type of urn has enough space to accommodate the ashes of your dog.

This type of urn is definitely unique. These urns serve both as a memoir of your pet dog and a unique show piece. Beside these options are also available for the availability of the dog urns in other materials like metal, rock, marble and glass urns. Ample options are available for you to create an outdoor memorial for your faithful and friendly dog in your garden by placing a rock urn. Attractive rock pet urns are available to suit your requirement; these pet urns are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions.

You can opt for Keepsake dog urns too. Such type of urns provides you the opportunity to keep your pet dog really close to you. Beside all these types, there are mahogany wood dog urns are also available. In this context the choices are endless for you.
Grieving the loss of a pet is a process that takes time and everyone deals with the situation differently. Whatever you may be going through, there are resources available that can help you work through this difficult and painful time, as well as help you create a lasting memorial with a crematory pet dog urn, photo, or keepsake urn, keepsake jewelry to honor the time and life you spend with your dog. It is always a better idea to create a memorial for your deceased friend dog so that you can always find him at a distance close to you.

In general terms cremation jewelry is designed to have a small compartment that holds the cremated ashes of a loved one in very small quantity. Not much but just a very small portion. The ash holding compartment is often sealed by means of a slotted screw or a plug.  These cremation jewelries are available in many styles and types. Cremation jewelry is available in metals as 14 karat gold, sterling silver, titanium, brass, pewter and bronze. Beside that they are available in wood, crystal glass and semi precious stones also. The shapes and styles available are limitless, but few of the more popular ones are Heart shaped cremation jewelry, in the shape of crosses, dolphins, turtles, leaves, doves, etc. Laser engraved cremation jewelry featuring a picture of your loved one, in the shape of a small urn and cremation jewelry for pets

Cremation Jewelry pendants allow wearers to discretely take a small portion of ashes, a lock of hair or other remembrance with them wherever they go thus virtually taking the deceased individual along with you. Generally the cremation jewelry is shipped in a gift box with a funnel, glue and complete instructions on how to fill the jewelry. Cremation Jewelry Pendants are versatile in the sense that they may be used to hold ashes, a lock of hair or even dried ceremonial flowers. These jewelry pendants are small enough, so they require only a tiny amount of cremated remains.
These Cremation Jewelry Pendants offer a variety of shapes, sizes, and styles to accommodate your personal tastes while representing the life of a loved one who has passed away.

Jewelry designs may include design of a tear drop too. However the choices of the designs are unlimited. When you are not wearing your Cremation Jewelry Pendant, you may display them in a Keepsake Glass Dome.
These are blown glass domes that have a hook which allows you to hang your pendant and keep it safe while still displaying it. Keepsake Glass Domes have bases that are made of pewter or brass with a gold overlay. Many items have the option of engraving the individual’s name, initials and life dates on to them.
If you want to get your cremation jewelry engraved then you should always keep in mind that engraving can delay the piece of selected jewelry for 1 to4 days. Usually the engraving charges are extra. The engraved items can not be returned to the dealer unless they made a mistake The Cremation Jewelry made with silver and gold are really pieces of art as they are made individually hand crafted. Regular metal jewelry is generally die cast ones. If you desire you may order for a custom designed jewelry exclusive made for you but these pieces intend to cost you more. The price range of the Cremation jewelry starts from less than a hundred dollars and goes up as per the complexity of the design and your choice of metal.  

All of the natural stones start off as limestone or sand stone and through the very long natural process of metamorphosis it turns into what we know as marble, onyx or granite. It is generally used in fine building work, furniture and decorative art. These natural stones are excavated in large pieces, separated from the surrounding rock and brought to the processing mills where the stone is further processed.

The process of making a natural stone urn proceeds in two distinct ways one is semi mechanized and the other is purely hand crafting. The semi mechanized process involves the use of a stone lathe in which a block of natural stone is placed. Then piece of stone reveals the beautiful urn by skilled hands of the workman. Once the final shape is achieved the inner and outer walls of the urn are smoothened by the use of grinders. The urn is then finished with a high luster polish to give it a glass like in appearance.
The other process is handcrafted natural stone urn. In this process the block of a desired natural stone is hand crafted using fine grade hand tools, once the final shape is obtained and it is intricately carved to the taste of the craftsman the urn is then polished. Such types of urns are usually a delicate piece of art. The shine we see on polished stone urns is achieved by rubbing them with a coarse abrasive grit for the first time, followed by finer grits until the stone becomes smooth to the point of mirror image.

The stones like marble are primarily limestone in texture and nature; it is extremely vulnerable to acids which include citric acid and vinegar too. They have the effect of etching the surface of the marble urn or some time they give rise to irremovable stains.. If you own a marble urn then you will also want to keep your marble urn away from any oils as they will absorb beneath the urn surface and may permanently discolor it. Should any of these harmful liquids come in contact with a marble urn, quickly wipe it clean then wash with a mild solution of detergent and water giving it a final rinse of plain water. Other stones like granite and onyx are quite hard in texture as they are the derivative of silica. Therefore they require much lesser attention.
The natural stone urns are available in different sizes and shapes and they can be custom designed to suit the specifications of buyers. The popular shapes available may be round, rectangular, oval, square, angular etc. and different colors include: pink, yellow, brown, white, black, green etc. in which color the natural marble is available and onyx is available in white, tan, and brown colors, the granite is usually available in dark brown and black color.

The Natural stone urns are the most durable natural material available. Each of the urns is crafted individually by craftsman, who shapes these urns into very attractive and unique pieces of art.