| tion (body incineration) is one of the oldest | | | | Then, cremation urns shapes are created from |
| custom of the bury. It was known in Neolith. In | | | | ceramic mass. This step is very important |
| 1000 year B.C. ancient Greeks took over this | | | | because all details must be prepared very |
| custom from unknown pople, who lived not far | | | | precisely. |
| away from north border of Greece. Greek | | | | Another part of manufacturing involves enamelling |
| soldiers, who died during the battles in enemies | | | | process. |
| territories were not buried there. Cremation urns | | | | Ceramic urns are covered with different colours |
| with their ashes were transferred to Greece and | | | | of enamel so eye-catching, colourful cremation |
| then buried. This custom was reserved only for | | | | urns collection could be received. |
| Greek heroes and high-ranking soldiers. | | | | Into some of cremation urns models ceramic |
| From Greece the custom of cremation was | | | | heart, flame, cross or other symbols could be |
| adapted in Western Europe. | | | | attached. |
| In the early Middle Ages cremation started to be | | | | During enamelling process of cremation urns, |
| unpopular with the Christian population but during | | | | enamel is put onto ceramic symbols. |
| the reign of Queen Victoria cremation was | | | | After that enamelled symbol is fully covered with |
| recommended on grounds of health and sanitation | | | | real platinum, which is also known as platinum |
| . | | | | ceramic paint. |
| In 1963 the Pope lifted the ban on cremation and | | | | Layer of platinum is very thin, but very enduring. |
| In 1966 all Catholic priests were allowed to | | | | It is all because platinum is burned into ceramic |
| officiate at Cremation ceremonies. | | | | symbol. |
| Today, many religious practices like Orthodox | | | | 2.Cast brass (bronze) cremation urns |
| Judaism, Islam, Parsees, Zoroastrianism, Parsees | | | | Those cremation urns are cast mainly with |
| and Greek Orthodox Christianity forbid the | | | | traditional methods from original artworks, using |
| practice of cremation. But among Calvinists, | | | | the "lost wax" method which is well known among |
| Buddhists, Hindus, Sikhs, Liberal Jews, Roman | | | | experienced craftsmen. |
| Catholics, Presbyterians, Mormons and Methodists | | | | Most artisans that use "lost wax" method create |
| cremation has been the usual method of disposal | | | | original and unique designs of cremation urns. Most |
| of the dead | | | | of models are exquisitely hand finished with many |
| Cremation process takes from 60 to 90 minutes. | | | | time consuming processes to manufacture a |
| Cremation time depends on weight of cremated | | | | magnificent appearance. Whnat is more |
| person. The temperature of cremation is between | | | | hand-applied patina finishes create natural |
| 750 to 1200 degrees Centigrades. After the | | | | variations in texture and color making all cast |
| incineration is completed, the bone fragments are | | | | brass cremation urns a unique pieces of art. |
| placed in pulverizer (other name is cremulator) to | | | | 3. Wooden cremation urns |
| process them into what are known as cremains | | | | Wooden Cremation urns are a good choice for |
| which have the appearance of grains of sand. | | | | ground burials.They all will decompose within 10-15 |
| Cremains and ash are poured into cremation urn. | | | | years after being placed into the ground. |
| There are many cremation urn makers today. It | | | | Wooden cremation urns are made from many |
| is a respond to the growing number of people | | | | types of solid wood. The most popular are: oak, |
| who wish to cremate their departed family. | | | | beech, ash, poplar, birch-tree |
| Cremation urns come in all types, forms and sizes. | | | | In order to receive premium appearaance |
| It is more difficult today to choose the right | | | | wooden cremation urn, each piece must be |
| cremation urn. | | | | properly sanded (also hand sanded) and then |
| During choosing a cremation urn, the type of | | | | perfectly varnished. |
| service that will be held and also final placement of | | | | Skilled craftsmen are able to create unusual, |
| your departed, play a significant factor in the type | | | | unique shapes and beautiful, original carvings. This |
| of cremation urn you select. Many cemeteries | | | | way each wooden cremation urn is one of its |
| across the globe have options that range from | | | | kind. |
| ground burials to even niches in mausoleums or | | | | 4. Terracotta cremation urns |
| columbariums. | | | | Terracotta cremation urns are made only by |
| Very important is to choose the right size of | | | | very experienced craftsmen. |
| cremation urn. Adult cremation urns have an | | | | The most astonishing and unusual models are |
| average 3,5-5 L capacity. | | | | 100% handmade, made without any electric |
| There are hundreds of cremation urns to choose | | | | machines and also ecological when it comes to |
| from and materials vary a lot including ceramic, | | | | method of manufacturing. |
| cast brass (bronze), wood, metal, terracotta and | | | | All because during manufacturing process of |
| even bio-degradable material. | | | | terracotta cremation urns only clay and water are |
| The most popular are: | | | | used so if terracotta urns will be buried into |
| 1. Ceramic cremation urns | | | | ground they will not harm the enviroment at all. |
| Ceramic Cremation urns are the most suitable for | | | | 5. Metal cremation urns |
| ground burials and niches in columbariums and | | | | Metal Cremation urns are used for ground burials |
| mausoleums. Shapes, colours or motives of | | | | and niches in mausoleums or columbariums. Those |
| ceramic cremation urns are usually taken from | | | | urns are mainly made from copper or stainless |
| the nature. | | | | steel. |
| Many people like just the idea of ceramic | | | | What is more metal is also one of the most |
| cremation urns because the material is | | | | durable materials, making it a very popular choice |
| beautiful,rich and astonishing yet fragile. This | | | | for those looking to memorialize a loved one. |
| symbolizes the fact that human life is truly fragile, | | | | Additionally metal can be molded,decorated, |
| but the memories and life experiences that were | | | | engraved to make a very attractive cremation |
| spent with their friends and loved one’s | | | | urn. The size and shape of metal cremation urns |
| still lives on with this beautiful art form. | | | | can be different and they can weigh between 2 |
| Let's take a closer look at the typical | | | | and 20 kilograms. |
| manufacturing process of ceramic cremation urns. | | | | Many companies which sell metal cremation urns |
| First, special selected ingredients are mixed in | | | | offer personalization of cremation urn by adding a |
| order to receive ceramic mass. | | | | nameplate or unique applique. |