Cremation (burning the body) is one of the most ancient custom of burying. It was known in Neolith. In 1000 BC the ancient Greeks took over this custom from unknown Pople, who lived not far from the border north of Greece. Greek soldiers who died during the battles in enemy territory, were buried there. cremation urns with their ashes were transferred to Greece and then buried. This custom was reserved only for Greek heroes and high-ranking military.
From Greece the custom of cremation has been adapted to Western Europe.
In the early medieval cremation began to be unpopular with the Christian population, but during the reign of Queen Victoria cremation was recommended for reasons of health and hygiene.
In 1963 the Pope lifted the ban on cremation in 1966 and all Catholic priests were allowed to officiate at cremation ceremonies.
Today, many religious practices such as Orthodox, Islam, Parsees, Zoroastrianism, Parsees and greek Orthodox Christianity forbid the practice of cremation. But among Calvinists, Buddhists, Hindus, Sikhs, Jews, liberals, Catholics, Presbyterians, Methodists, Mormons and cremation was the usual method of disposal of the dead
cremation process takes 60-90 minutes. Cremation time depends on the weight of the person cremated. The temperature of cremation is between 750-1200 degrees centigrade. After incineration is completed, the bone fragments are placed in a pulverizer (another name is cremulator) to transform them into what are known as cremains which look like grains of sand. Cremains and the ashes are poured into a cremation urn.
There are many cremation urn makers today. This is a response to the growing number of people who wish to cremate their dead family. Cremation urns come in all sizes, shapes and sizes. It is more difficult today to choose the right cremation urn.
When choosing a cremation urn, the type of service that will also be held and final placement of your dead, play an important factor for the type of cremation urn you select. Many cemeteries around the world have options ranging from earth burial niches in mausoleums or columbariums.
Very important is to choose the right size cremation urn. cremation urns adults have on average 3.5 to 5 L capacity.
There are hundreds of cremation urns to choose from and materials vary including ceramic, cast brass (bronze), wood, metal, terracotta and even material bio-degradable.
The most popular are:
1. Ceramic cremation urns
Ceramic cremation urns are most suitable for burials and niches in the ground columbariums and mausoleums. Shapes, colors or patterns of ceramic cremation urns are usually taken from nature.
Many people, just like the idea of cremation urns, ceramic because the material is beautiful, rich and surprisingly fragile. This symbolizes the fact that human life is really fragile, but the memories and life experiences that have been spent with their friends and loved still lives with this beautiful art form.
Let's take a closer look at the typical production process of ceramic cremation urns.
First, special selected ingredients are mixed to receive the porcelain.
Then, cremation urns shapes are created from ceramic mass. This step is very important because all details must be prepared with great precision.
Another part of the process of manufacturing involves enamelling.
ceramic urns are covered with enamel of different colors so appealing, colorful collection of cremation urns can be received.
In some models of heart cremation urns, ceramic, flame, cross or other symbols could be attached.
During the process of glass cremation urns, enamel is put symbols on pottery.
After that enamelled symbol is fully covered with real platinum, which is also known as platinum paint ceramics.
Platinum layer is very thin but very durable. It 's all burned, because platinum is the symbol of ceramics.
2.Cast brass (bronze) cremation urns
These cremation urns are expressed primarily by traditional methods from original artwork using the "lost wax" method that is well known amongst more experienced craftsmen.
Most craftsmen using "wax" method lost to create original designs and unique cremation urns. Most models are exquisitely hand finished with many time-consuming processes to manufacture a magnificent appearance. Whnat is hand-applied patina finishes create natural variations in texture and color that makes all cast brass cremation urns a unique pieces of art.
3. Wood Cremation Urns
Wood cremation urns are a good choice for all land burials.They decompose within 10-15 years after being placed in the ground.
Wooden cremation urns are made with various types of solid wood. The most popular are: oak, beech, ash, poplar, birch
In order to receive prize appearaance cremation urn made of wood, each piece must be properly polished (honed by hand) and then painted perfectly.
Skilled craftsmen are able to create unusual, unique shapes and beautiful, original sculptures. In this way each wooden cremation urn is unique.
4. Terracotta cremation urns
Terracotta cremation urns are made exclusively by skilled craftsmen.
The most striking and unusual models are 100% handmade, made without electrical machines and also environmentally friendly when it comes to the manufacturing method.
All because during the process of making pottery cremation urns only clay and water are used so if terracotta urns will be buried in land that will not harm the environment at all.
5. Metal cremation urns
Metal cremation urns are used for ground burials and niches in mausoleums or columbariums. These polls are mainly made from copper or stainless steel.
What's more metal is also one of the most durable materials, making it a popular choice for those looking to commemorate a loved one. Metal can also be molded, decorated, engraved cremation urn to make a very attractive. The size and shape of metal cremation urns can be different and can weigh between 2 and 20 kg.
Many companies that sell metal cremation urns offer personalization of cremation urn adding a single plate or applique.
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