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WOODEN URNS  Our firm offers a large selection
of wooden urns, suitable for any type of
service arrangements. Pine, Mahogany, Oak and Cherry are some of
our more popular selections. Costs are often reflective of the design,
workmanship and the rarity and quality of the materials used. MARBLE URNS  Marble Urns are among the most durable on
the market. In the hands of fine craftsman, marble urns can be shaped into
very beautiful and unique designs. Available in both natural and cultured
(man made) marble, both offer a permanent and solid form of
memorialization.
CERAMIC URNS  Ceramic
urns are becoming more popular because of their relatively low cost.
They can be resistant and are made by shaped clay. Once it attains a
certain temperature, it reaches a hard, durable corrosion.
BRONZE URNS  Available in sheet bronze, spun
bronze and cast bronze, few urns on the market can match the quality of
this medium. The use of bronze is recognized as the standard of permanence
and reverence in the funeral industry.
New models are appearing using
the lost wax process and forged pieces. These can be of museum
quality in their design and in their finish. The bronze urn is fast
becoming known as the ultimate tribute.
STONE URNS Stone Urns are among the most durable on
the market. Available in both natural and man made stone, both offer a permanent and solid form of
memorialization. ACRYLIC URNS Porcelain urns are
becoming more popular because of their relatively low cost. The
smooth finish that can be produced on this material can allow very
beautiful and stunning works of art. Although somewhat fragile by nature,
these urns can provide a practical and affordable option for
families. CLOISONNE URNS
Cloisonne is the art of applying enamel of all colors to
the surface of a copper or bronze object, which is then fired to become a bright
and colorful work of art. This technique reached its' perfection as a result of
the efforts of Chinese artisans. Chinese cloisonne has become the
standard by which to measure the quality and appraise the beauty of cloisonne
world wide. This ranks as one of China's major contributions to the world's fine
arts.  Stage 1:
The meticulous process begins with a gentle hammering to shape an
unbreakable solid brass core.
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Stage 2:
Then an intricate design is formed using a
precise copper wire netting.
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Stage 3: Next, chosen colors of enamel are bonded to the core and fired in
the kiln. The fire process hardens the finish and smooths the finish to
the core.
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Stage 4:
This step is repeated several times to enhance the beauty and
durability of the design. The hand laid enamel is unique to each
urn.
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Stage 5: The urn is then gently hand-scored and polished for a smooth
surface further exposing the fine copper / bronze wire accentuating
the overall appearance.
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Stage 6:
Lastly, the urn is gilded to protect the brass from rust, as well
as to create a lasting and bright shining finish. These urns are all
individually unique and of fine
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METAL URNS There
are many different types of metal urns such as brass, pewter, steel and
copper. Metal urns are among the most durable, and are available in a
wide variety of finishes. SCATTERING URNS Scattering urns are used to scatter the remains at a meaningful place to the family or deceased. KEEPSAKES  Keepsake urns are used to put a portion of the remains in and share with other members of the family or close friends. OTHER SELECTIONS
The growing number of families opting for cremation
has given rise to an ever-expanding section of urns in new and exotic types
of materials. Many of these urns are best described as works of art. There are many different kinds of urns on
the market. If there is a particular style of urn you are looking for that
is not among our selections, please let us know. We would be pleased to
research the market to help you find the tribute you are looking
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