Abstract: A container for housing an urn. The container comprises a body section and a representative covering which is disposed over the body section. There is an opening in the body section wherein there is a cavity disposed in the body section. This cavity is for receiving an urn. Alternatively, there can be a body wherein the cavity that is lined with a lining for housing the cremated remains of an animal. The device can also further comprise a door for covering the opening, and wherein the opening can be selectively opened or closed to insert or remove the remains of the animal. Other embodiments for an opening can include a zipper, or a draw string type opening.

Abstract: This relates to the products and services for funeral homes (for pets, animals, and humans), general memorabilia, general awards, pet awards, human awards, and general gifts, along with the customization of those items (for humans and pets). The customization can be done with the computer or through an interface with the Internet, such as a dedicated web site. It relates to items such as football theme dog, cat musical globe, graduation awards, hand-made objects, small gifts, urn, music box, jewelry box, personalized item, or prize. It relates to the software and business method that makes the customization on the Internet or any other computer or telecommunication network. It relates to the shape and accessories for urn, engravings, material choices, and urn structure. It relates to the box for ashes for animals or people, with different shelves, trays, doors, caps, hinges, and containers, with various functions, and with various figurines and plates, as described here, as some of the optional features.

Abstract: Apparatus, system and methods of burial using a columbarium pod are disclosed. In one embodiment, a burial system includes a water ballast control system, a stabilizing system, an identification system, a position registration system, and a mapping system. The system may include a plurality of tubes, each tube configured to store a plurality of containers, each container retrievable after burial. The plurality of containers may include, for example, a cremation urn container, and one or more additional containers that store DNA-based biological material of the decreased, memorial materials or the like.

Abstract: A structure for connecting cremation ashes comprising a first vessel, a second vessel, first cremated remains, second cremated remains and a link. The first vessel holds the first cremated remains. The second vessel holds the second cremated remains. The link connects the first and second cremated remains. The link further connects the cremated remains to a living being when contact is made by the living being to the link. The structure is meant to provide a way for living beings to connect physically and spiritually with deceased loved ones.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new type of urn. According to the invention it concerns an urn with an inlet opening for water and an opening for the discharge of the water with the powdery mortal remains, said opening being situated lower than the inlet opening. The ashes are introduced in the urn, for instance, in the form of a body comprising powdery mortal remains (ashes) and a binder, where the binder is selected from a water-soluble binder and an agent that disintegrates under the influence of water. The mortal remains are introduced into the earth under the influence of (rain) water The invention also relates to a method for making such a body.

Abstract: A burial urn for cremated remains which utilizes a housing which covers an internal bin having at least one chamber which is adapted to connect with a plurality of chambers for the containment of remains and mementos therein. The exterior side edge of the housing is formed of a polygonal shape and is divided into a series of separate panels with there being a name plaque mounted on each panel. A single chamber is to align with a particular name plaque. The housing covers the internal bin with the internal bin being secure to the housing through a simple nut and bolt assembly.

Abstract: A synthetic biometric cremation identification system for use in cremation and burial processes of a deceased individual and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of synthetic biometric tokens include a cremation compatible material that is suitable for mechanical pulverization. A synthetic biometric identifier is integrated with each of the synthetic biometric tokens, which may be placed with the deceased individual at any stage during the cremation and burial process to provide, via instrumentation, continuous and integrated positive identification of the deceased individual, bone fragments, and/or granulated particles.

Abstract: A structure for connecting cremation ashes comprising a first vessel, a second vessel, first cremated remains, second cremated remains and a link. The first vessel holds the first cremated remains. The second vessel holds the second cremated remains. The link connects the first and second cremated remains. The link further connects the cremated remains to a living being when contact is made by the living being to the link. The structure is meant to provide a way for living beings to connect physically and spiritually with deceased loved ones.

Abstract: An identification system for deceased bodies is disclosed. The system includes a personalized item of jewelry, such as a bracelet, attached to the decedent's body. Additionally, the item of jewelry and personalized message remains intact throughout the cremation process.

Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing vault and urn system for use in a memorial service and/or interring the cremated remains of persons and/or pets. The vault and urn are weatherproof and tamperproof closures that prevent unauthorized access to the cremated remains. The urn can be used alone or in combination with the vault. The vault and urn are covered with materials capable of resisting deterioration for extended periods of time. In one embodiment, the vault simulates the appearance of a traditional gravestone mounted on a concrete or mounted side-by-side with a second simulated traditional gravestone for holding the remains of a husband and wife, a pet and its owner or close friends.

Abstract: A columbarium apparatus comprises a columbarium structure defining a plurality of niches. Each niche has an open end, and a horizontal ledge extends from the structure near the bottom wall of each niche. An inside door is configured to cover the open end of the niche and is attached by a first set of tamper resistant hardware, and an outside door is configured to cover the inside door and conceal the first set of tamper proof hardware, and is attached by a second set of tamper resistant hardware such that an inner face of the outer door is supported by an outer face of the inside door, and such that a lower edge of the outside door is supported by the ledge. A vertical channel is provided to facilitate attachment of the outside doors.

Abstract: An interment container comprising at least one protrusion or at least one indentation, the protrusion or indentation being configured to approximately align with, engage with, or couple to at least one corresponding protrusion or indention of another interment container. The interment container may be configured to comprise at least one protrusion or indentation on any portion of the interment container. Also, a key or intermediate member may be used to approximately align, engage, or couple with corresponding indentations located on stacked, adjacent, proximate, or arranged interment containers.

Abstract: A combination memorial and columbarium having a headstone, and a base supporting the headstone. At least one chamber for holding a cremation urn and/or the cremated remains of an individual is formed either in the headstone or the base. The chamber has an opening which is sealed either permanently or with a removable seal. In certain embodiments, the chamber is located in the headstone, and the opening may be plugged with a removable seal, or the opening may be sealed by the base of the monument. In another embodiment, the chamber is formed in the base, and the bottom portion of the headstone forms the seal for the chamber when the headstone is placed on the base. In an embodiment of the invention, one deceased person is interned in the earth ahead of the headstone, and the cremated remains of another deceased are secured in the chamber. The chamber may also be adapted to hold a DNA sample of the cremated individual for future family medical reference.

Abstract: A Memorial Marker with a Cremation Urn and Memorabilia Container for humans and pets are disclosed. A memorial marker with a cremation urn and memorabilia container in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention may include an assembly of the marker coupled to an extending below cremation urn and memorabilia container being one and the same container, such that said urn and container is thereby large enough to hold human cremated remains or animal cremated remains further including a means for memorabilia type items.

Abstract: A method for reversibly attaching plastic decorations or other articles to upright or horizontally disposed headstones is described. A commercially available adhesive putty has been found to be effective for attaching polymer composite resin-encapsulated decorations or articles to granite, marble and bronze areas on headstones, or to any other stone material used in headstone manufacture, located out of doors and exposed to snow, rain, hail, wind, and sun, at temperatures exceeding 100° F. as well as at subzero temperatures, whereas removal of the decoration or article for headstone maintenance, replacement or substitution, as examples, will not mar or otherwise damage the surfaces. The adhesive putty may be reworked and reused subsequent to removal of the article from the headstone.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention is a method for making a memorial piece. The method includes capturing an initial digital image representative of memorial information. The digital image is edited to create an adjusted digital image, which is then converted to create a three-dimensional image. The three-dimensional image is used to generate a three-dimensional pattern, which in turn is used to generate a mold cavity. At least some memorial information is contained in the mold cavity. A rough casting is formed within the mold cavity such that the memorial information is imparted to the rough casting. The rough casting is then cleaned and prepared. The casting is then oxidized to form a memorial piece with memorial information thereon.

Abstract: A method for incorporating the cremation remains of a deceased being into a plant, wherein cremation remains are deposited either in a hole in which a plant is to be planted or, in the case of an already-planted plant, into a conduit created between the plant's roots and the surface near the plant or into a cavity bored into the stem or trunk of the plant.

Abstract: A composition for a soil additive and a method for promoting plant growth using cremation ash from the remains of a cremated, e.g., human, which avoids the disadvantages of prior soil compositions while affording additional benefits and advantages is disclosed. The soil additive comprises cremation ash and a solubilizer combined with the ash to form a mixture. The solubilizer is selected for its ability to solubilize calcium or rock phosphate. Such a solubilizer may be one of either a chemical solubilizer, such as ethylene-diamine-tetra acetic acid (EDTA), or a biological solubilizer, such as composting material. The disclosed composition and method provide a way for memorializing deceased loved ones, such as, for example, family members, friends, and pets.

Abstract: A memorial picture frame has an outer frame that houses an image of a decedent and a hollow frame configured to house the decedent's cremated remains. The translucent hollow frame is connected to a front surface of the outer frame so as to frame the housed image and to display the ashes of the decedent. The hollow frame, which has four hollow members each having a closed end, an open end for receiving the ashes of the deceased, and a removable closure member, is detachable from the outer frame so as to facilitate deposit of the decedent's ashes therein. A rotatable device that is configured to house and deployably display a scroll containing information related to the decedent is connected to the outer frame.

Abstract: A cremation container designed to be mounted on a living tree includes an inner chamber for cremation ashes therein, a front face having a first opening on the top in communication with the inner chamber. The opening is for insertion of the cremation ashes in the inner chamber as well a memorial time capsule of remembrances of the deceased. The container further includes mounting features for mounting the container to a living tree.

Abstract: A statue has a front, a back, a head end above and a foot end below. A central section is between the head and foot ends. A recess is formed into the statue adjacent to the central section. A container is positioned in the recess and is adapted to receive mortal remains of a cremated being. The container has a front face. A stopper is positionable in an aperture of the container. A cover is secured in the recess and seals the recess with the container therein.

Abstract: A structure for connecting cremation ashes with living plants comprising a plant and at least one from the group consisting of cremated remains in a cavity of the plant and a link located in a cavity of the plant, the link connecting with the cremated remains. The structure may further comprise a vessel for holding the cremated remains and a memorial structure connected to the link. The structure is meant to create a living memorial for the deceased.

Abstract: A system for storing a plurality of storage containers for cremated remains includes a plurality of horizontal u-shaped channel frame members having a plurality of urn support brackets attached thereto with each bracket having a generally cross cross-section shape for supporting each of the urns in a predetermined position. Additionally, an upward bent tongue member or spring is placed between the u-shaped channel and bracket for providing spring tension to more securely lock the edges of the urn which in turn securely hold the urn in place. The storage container for cremated remains has a body having a plurality of walls and bottom for receiving the cremated remains through an opening in the container. A panel insert area is attached to an outer wall of the body for holding a decorative panel therein. The panel insert area has a bottom flange for holding a decorative panel along a bottom edge.

Abstract: A funerary article comprises a container having a pair of side wide walls, a pair of end walls and a bottom wall. The container is adapted to contain remains of a deceased. A lid is closeable upon the container. The container has external surfaces defining an exterior of the container. A light source is mounted to the container exterior. The funerary article can be a casket or a cremation urn.

Abstract: A small urn, referred to as a “pocket urn” is disclosed. The pocket urn serves as a keepsake for the survivors of a loved one. Ashes, or other material from the deceased, such as hair, are stored in the pocket urn. The pocket urn is then able to be carried in a purse, suitcase, or pocket, allowing a user to hold the pocket urn in their hand whenever they feel the need to. By holding the pocket urn, the user can make a psychological connection to their loved one which may provide comfort to the user while going through the grieving process.

Abstract: A dressing table skirt and method of manufacture of use are disclosed. An exemplary embodiment of the dressing table skirt may have a tabletop portion with one or more non-skid strips coupled to a first surface of the tabletop portion. The tabletop portion may be sized to fit over a dressing table. The dressing table skirt may also have a skirt portion stitched to a perimeter of the tabletop portion. The skirt portion may also have one or more low skirt fasteners positioned to couple a lower border portion of the skirt portion to the dressing table.

Abstract: A personalizable memory container including a container portion having a cavity therein, a sealable capsule selectively disposable in the cavity, and mementos selectively presentable on reconfigurable spaces on the container portion. The mementos can conceal the capsule when the capsule is disposed in the cavity and when the mementos are selectively presented on the reconfigurable spaces.

Abstract: A synthetic biometric article for use in a cremation process is disclosed. The synthetic biometric article comprises a body, which is to be placed with a deceased individual, including a cremation compatible material that is suitable for mechanical pulverization. At least one synthetic biometric is integrated into the cremation compatible material in order to provide for continuous positive identification of the deceased individual during the cremation process.

Abstract: A casket and urn display has a floor, a top, and a perimeter sidewall. A viewable portion in the top or sidewall includes a recess in which a memorial display is mounted. The display includes a mounted butterfly mounted in a container having a viewable display panel.

Abstract: A sealable casket having a memorabilia compartment comprises a shell and at least one cap pivoted to the shell. The shell and cap have respective confronting flanges. A gasket is disposed between the flanges of the shell and the cap forming a seal therebetween. A memorabilia compartment is formed within the cap and includes an access opening and an interior. A removable cover is positioned over the access opening, and a gasket is disposed between the cover and the cap forming a seal therebetween.

Abstract: An urn with a removable and replaceable panel which allows for placement of an image, such as by laser engraving, to be done on the removable panel. The panel may be custom engraved and added to a partially complete urn.

Abstract: A system for storing cremated remains in one or more holders that may be comfortably held by an individual. The present invention comprises a “plush container”, such as a stuffed animal, and further comprises ornamental symbols or similar features for ornamentally symbolizing at least one characteristic of the entity associated with the cremated remains. For example, the system may comprise a symbolic depiction of a vocation or avocation associated with the individual's life. Preferred embodiments also comprise user customizable elements that include photographic and similar graphic imprinting.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a device comprising: a first wooden portion comprising a substantially rectangular and substantially planar face interlocked to an opposing pair of substantially rectangular and substantially planar sides and to an opposing pair of substantially rectangular and substantially planar ends, said sides interlocked to said ends, said first wooden portion defining a cremains cavity; and a substantially planar wooden lid adapted to be attached to said first wooden portion and to permanently close said cremains cavity to form an airtight cremains space, said wooden lid comprising a plurality of vents adapted to vent the cremains cavity upon attachment of said wooden lid to said first wooden portion and to be sealed upon permanently closing of said cremains cavity.

Abstract: A cremation container convertible into a birdhouse includes an inner chamber for at least temporarily storing cremation ashes therein, an end face having a first opening in communication with the inner chamber, a peripheral side surface extending from the end face and having a second opening in communication with the inner chamber and a plug fitted in the second opening, which is removable upon conversion of the cremation container into a birdhouse. The first opening is sized for insertion and removal of the cremation ashes in the inner chamber and the second opening is sized to permit entry of a bird into the inner chamber. The container further includes mounting structure for mounting a birdhouse roof to the container.

Abstract: The purpose of the invention is an article of funerary ornamentation, characterized in that it includes a receptacle adapted to receive mementos, which is of a combustible material and is covered by a display layer with personalized themes. In particular, the receptacle is composed of a box in two parts that enclose each other and the ornamental article includes a supporting device suitable for keeping the box in an inclined plane in relation to horizontal.

Abstract: A memorial for deceased humans or animals in which the cremated residue or ash is blended or mixed with particulate glass, the mixture being heated to form a liquid pool of glass with the cremation residue or ash dispersed, infused and/or absorbed therein, the molten glass and ash being removed from the heat source after a suitable time period and transferred to a mold in the shape of the memorial, the mold allowed to cool until the memorial sets, the memorial then removed from the mold and reheated in an annealing oven at a suitable temperature for a suitable time so as to eliminate possible cracking and scoring, the memorial once removed from the annealing oven can be further cut, polished, faceted, engraved or the like. The initial mixture of particulate glass and cremation residue and ash can be further combined with a coloring agent if so desired before heating or before transfer to the memorial mold.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a device comprising: a first wooden portion comprising a substantially rectangular and substantially planar face interlocked to an opposing pair of substantially rectangular and substantially planar sides and to an opposing pair of substantially rectangular and substantially planar ends, the sides interlocked to said ends, said first wooden portion defining a cremains cavity; and a substantially planar wooden lid adapted to be attached to the first wooden portion and to permanently close said cremains cavity to form an airtight cremains space, the wooden lid comprising a plurality of vents adapted to vent the cremains cavity upon attachment of the wooden lid to the first wooden portion and to be sealed upon permanently closing of the cremains cavity.

Abstract: A casket assembly includes a container and a two-piece lid. The two-piece lid includes a superior lid that covers the anterior end of the casket and an inferior lid that covers the opposite end. The container includes a bottom panel, an inferior end panel, a superior end panel, and two elongated side panels. Each elongated side portion has a recessed portion on the superior end of the casket for providing an improved viewing of the deceased. In one embodiment, the casket panels each include a plurality of mortise holes and/or tenons. The tenons on individual panels are designed to fit into the mortise holes on other panels. Pins are placed through pinholes on the tenons to retain the tenons in the mortise holes. A shelf and bracket assembly may be provided for use in displaying mementos of the deceased and/or for supporting the inferior casket lid.

Abstract: A method of creating a diamond includes the steps of creating entry points and internal passages in a natural or synthetic diamond, infiltrating a mixture comprising ashes produced from living human and animal parts or deceased human or animal parts into the diamond, and crystallizing the mixture. The diamond may then be repolished or refacetted. The invention also includes diamonds having discrete internal portions comprising ashes made from living human and animal parts, which internal portion are substantially transparent and which have an index refraction substantially matching that of the diamond.

Abstract: An identification system for deceased bodies is disclosed. The system includes a personalized item of jewelry, such as a bracelet, attached to the decedent's body. Additionally, the item of jewelry and personalized message remains intact throughout the cremation process.

Abstract: A casket ornament display plaque and associated methods for memorializing a deceased individual. The casket ornament display plaque comprises a decorative board, a casket ornament attached to the board, and indicia attached to the board identifying a deceased to be memorialized. The casket ornament is one having been removed from a casket in which the deceased was displayed. The indicia may be a nameplate bearing the name of the deceased, a photograph of the deceased, or both. A method for memorializing a deceased comprises displaying a casket containing the deceased therein, the casket having at least one selectively removable ornament, removing the ornament from the casket, affixing the ornament to a display plaque and presenting the display plaque and ornament to survivors of the deceased so that the deceased can be remembered by displaying the plaque and ornament.

Abstract: Cremation urns for storing and displaying cremated remains, including methods of forming such devices, are disclosed. A cremation urn in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention may include an urn assembly coupled to an extending below a mineral slab. The urn assembly may include a container body, neck portion, and lid that together can be used to store human or animal cremated remains. A display stand including a number of support legs can be used to support the mineral slab in an upright and angled position, if desired.

Abstract: A combination memorial and storage urn for cremated remains is disclosed, and may include a separate container/support and a pedestal for displaying the memorial.

Abstract: A mobile cremation urn includes a container portion having a volume in which cremation ashes are stored and a mounting portion coupled to the container portion to secure the mobile cremation urn to a moving vehicle. The container portion may be elongated and the mounting portion may be oriented substantially parallel with the container portion or a longitudinal axis thereof. The mounting portion may include a mounting flange, mounting posts, or mounting apertures. A removable closing member may be attached to the container portion and may seal the ashes contained therein. The closing member may also include a locking feature. The container may be fabricated with a corrosion resistant coating. A distinguishing mark may be displayed on an exterior surface of the container.

Abstract: A combination artificial candle and urn is disclosed to provide an aesthetically pleasing and dignified memorial to a departed loved one (e.g., a pet) who has been cremated so that the memory of the loved one will not soon be forgotten. The combination includes a hollow cylindrical (e.g., nylon) outer shell having upper and lower chambers and a partition to separate the chambers from one another. A removable top end cap is connected across the top of the outer shell, and a removable bottom end cap is connected across the bottom of the outer shell. The removable top end cap is rotated out of engagement with the outer shell to gain access to the upper chamber so that candle oil can be supplied thereteo. The removable bottom end cap is rotated out of engagement with the outer shell to gain access to the lower chamber so that the ashes of the departed loved one can be received and stored therein.

Abstract: A chest of cinerary urns which has a simple structure capable of allowing convenient placing of cinerary urns therein, while minimizing decay and degradation of cremated remains stored in the placed cinerary urns. The chest of cinerary urns includes a chest body having a plurality of urn receiving spaces, a plurality of cover plates detachably attached to the chest body to cover the urn receiving spaces, seal members each interposed between a portion of the chest body around the associated urn receiving space and the associated cover plate, hollow inlet members each protruded from an associated rear wall portion of the chest body, each of the inlet members communicating with the associated urn receiving space, valve mounting members each coupled to the associated inlet member, and injection valves each fitted in the associated valve mounting member, and centrally provided with an injection hole to allow gas to be injected through the injection hole into the associated inlet member.

Abstract: A method for establishing underwater burial garden comprises drilling one or more holes into an underwater floor surface to a predetermined depth. Each hole in the underwater burial garden may be located at a predetermined location, or plot, respective to any other hole, which may be in an adjacent or nearby plot. A sealed container containing ashes of a cremated individual may be positioned into a hole. The sealed container may be constructed of a material to withstand the underwater environment. A cap may be placed over the hole, thereby containing the sealed container within the hole. The cap may have a plate positioned thereon with text pertaining to the cremated individual, which may be viewable by swimmers and/or boaters.

Abstract: A fetus bunting having a leakproof container, and an aesthetically appealing folding pouch with interior chamber accessible via a slit situated about midway along one side of the unfolded pouch. The interior chamber receives the leakproof container, and the pouch folds to conceal the container and provide a garment for the fetus. A auxiliary ribbon centrally attached to the side of the unfolded pouch that opposite the slit is used to decorate the bunting or hold the bunting in the folded configuration.

Abstract: A method for establishing underwater burial garden comprises drilling one or more holes into an underwater floor surface to a predetermined depth. Each hole in the underwater burial garden may be located at a predetermined location, or plot, respective to any other hole, which may be in an adjacent or nearby plot. A sealed container containing ashes of a cremated individual may be positioned into a hole. The sealed container may be constructed of a material to withstand the underwater environment. A cap may be placed over the hole, thereby containing the sealed container within the hole. The cap may have a plate positioned thereon with text pertaining to the cremated individual, which may be viewable by swimmers and/or boaters.

Abstract: A cross shaped container includes a cross shaped member having four arms which are communicably connected at a central portion, wherein the arms are generally hollow and each arm has a cap for sealing a terminal end thereof. A pedestal base supportively connects to one of the arms in a manner to support the cross shaped member in an upright manner.