All about urns and cremation

Every culture has developed certain approaches to burial, and some have strict rules and expectations for dealing with death. Many of these guidelines are rooted in ancient texts. However, some religions have adapted their beliefs over the years to help accommodate modern burial trends and limitations.

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.