Abstract: A funerary receptacle having a chamber for receiving remains of an individual is disclosed. The funerary receptacle is at least partially formed from a material obtained from a man-made military article, and the material may be subjected to a recycling process that alters the material from a first form to a second form. Another aspects of the invention is a method including steps of obtaining a material from a man-made military article, recycling the material, and incorporating the material into the funerary receptacle. A method may also include manufacturing an urn from a material obtained from a man-made military article and supplying the urn to customers with an identifier that identifies a source of the material.

Abstract: A culinary implement is disclosed that includes a handle, an attachment arm, and a rotatable head portion. The handle has an elongate configuration, and the attachment arm extends beyond an end of the handle. The attachment arm incorporates a first part of an attachment mechanism that is located proximal an end of the attachment arm. The head portion incorporates a second part of the attachment mechanism. The second part is joinable with the first part to secure the head portion to the attachment arm, and the second part is separable from the first part to detach the head portion from the attachment arm. When the head portion is detached, one of a plurality of alternate head portions may be secured to the attachment arm.