Today’s guest post is written by Adrienne Crowther, Founder and Owner of Shine On Brightly:

As cremation rates continue to soar, we see more and more of the same old urns on every shelf, and on every website.

Not all cremation urns are the same……although most of the mass-produced urns look the same! Here are five urns that I think are fabulous. They’re all handmade by artists with quality, devotion, time, and care. Just as the homemade apple pie tastes of the love and care with which it is made, so is true with hand-crafted art pieces.

Fabulous Urn # 1: “Earth and Sky” Ceramic Urn

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This unique design features a watertight flower insert, which can be used to hold natural or silk flowers.  The vessel is hollow, to hold ashes throughout, and the flower insert can be siliconed into the slot to ensure that the contents are secured within the piece.           Dimensions: 10″”h x 11″”w 230 cubic inches

Fabulous Urn #2: “Riverstone Urn” Ceramic Urn

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These gorgeous ceramic urns are thrown on the potter’s wheel using a fine white earthenware clay. The firing process is influenced by Mexican and Native American pit firing technique and Korean, Chinese and Japanese Bizen traditions. These are truly the most beautiful urns we’ve seen that are made with this technique. While the Riverstone Urn is great for the standard Adult Size, mini-Keepsake Riverstone Urns, and Double Size (Companion Urn) Riverstone Urns are also available.  Dimensions: Approximately 7.5″H x 9″W           Capacity: 200 cubic inches

Fabulous Urn #3: “Faithful Friend” Wood Urn

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This is one of the most exquisite wooden vessels we’ve seen yet! Not only is the format a wonderfully inventive concept, but the craftsmanship is impeccable. The round case sits on two graceful legs of ebony, which is also used at the top of the case as hinges for the doors which swing up and out diagonally.  Open the case to fine a strikingly elegant vessel to hold the remains. Its unique shape, velvety smooth surface, and swirl patterns inherent in this wood combine to make this a stunning piece for any collector. Dimensions: approximately 15.5 high x 15 wide x 7 deep

Fabulous Urn #4:  Blue Venetia Glass Cremation Urn

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This is a very graceful piece. The wavy fanning lid sits atop a lovely round globe of rich color. This piece is available in the following colors: angel white with silver accent, blue with silver leaf, yellow, and amethyst with silver leaf.          Dimensions: 9″” x 11″     Capacity: 254 cubic inches

Fabulous Urn #5: Large “Flowers” Bronze Cremation Urn

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These exquisite bronze urns are cast in the ancient form of Lost Wax Method to produce museum quality, fine art castings. They are first created in clay, and then cast in bronze. All urns are cast to order and will require 4 to 6 weeks to complete. This artist is also available for creating completely customized, one-of-a-kind pieces. The large sized “Flowers” urn is suitable for an adult. It can be sealed upon request. Dimensions: 9.25″ high, 8.5″ diameter  Capacity: 202 cubic inches; weighs 13.5 oz.

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Shine On Brightly (www.shineonbrightly.com) is an online gallery for artist made cremation urns and memorials. The company is committed to marking our lives with beauty and art. Every person is unique, and so should be the object that memorializes a loved one. The online collection features several outstanding new designs straight from the artists’ studios. Adrienne Crowther is the Founder and Owner of Shine On Brightly.

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