Abstract: A method for providing extended printer properties to a thin client is described. The method comprises communicating with a print server associated with a printer to scrape or grab an image of an extended printer properties interface for the printer from the print server display. The scraped image is then displayed at the client. User inputs input by a user on the image are then communicated to the print server for application to a print job. Changes to the displayed image, resulting from the user inputs, can be returned to the client. The print job can be transmitted to the print server in portable document format. A print server and a distributed computing network for implementing the method are also described.

Abstract: A keepsake niche housing for storing a number of containers for partial cremation remains, the housing including: a frame having a number of compartments, each compartment having containment walls and an access opening, a shutter mounting surface disposed adjacent each access opening; and a number of removable shutters each adapted for individual mounting on each shutter mounting surface over each opening.

Abstract: The invention provides a memorial plaque adapted for detachable mounting to a forward surface of a base, such as a cover slab of a crypt, a headstone or grave marker. The plaque includes a marker block having an exposed face adapted to receive memorial indicia and a hollow back frame having a front wall with peripheral rearwardly extending side walls. The peripheral side walls have a back edge with profile mating the forward surface of the base thus defining a rearwardly open cavity between the base and front wall laterally bounded by the side walls. The close fitting of the frame protects the marker block from weather damage and vandalism. The marker block is releasably secured to the frame within the cavity with its exposed face adjacent a window in the front wall of the frame. Mounting brackets can be housed entirely within the cavity or hidden from view under removable ornaments to releasably mount the frame to the base.