All about urns and cremation

Pulvis Art Urns took part in one of the largest trade shows in Europe - VTU Uitvaart Vakbeurs 2022 in Gorinchem Netherlands. The VTU Uitvaart Vakbeurs takes place only once every four years. For you, as a funeral industry professional, this makes the fair a unique opportunity that you definitely don’t want to miss.

Blending Shinto beliefs, Buddhism, and classical Eastern Philosophy, the Japanese have a beautiful practice of honoring deceased loved ones with a ceremonious cremation practice known as kotsuage, which consists of close family members performing a unique ritual with the cremated remains. Let’s learn about this special cremation tradition found in Japan.

Dividing ashes into multiple ceramic urns is a wonderful solution for larger families, family members separated by distance, and those who have different ideas about how to honor a loved one after they’re gone.

Organized religions often have strict rules that are designed to help people make appropriate decisions according to their faith. Catholicism is no different, and for many years the Catholic Church had a very strict view on cremation. However, times have changed – and with it, so has the Church.