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Meeting the founder behind a unique artisan range of Irish Cremation Urns
Podcast: Bob Hamilton shares the story of how he came to set up this special business.
It’s hard enough to set up an ordinary company but what’s it like to have the extra responsibility of dealing with customers who are bereaved. Bob Hamilton describes how he came to set up Irish Urns. He has developed a network of award-winning artisans who create his Irish handmade cremation urns. He explains the measures he takes to ensure each one can ship safely across the globe. He also shares the technical challenges of developing a dignified and appropriate Irish design for these unique handmade objects.
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Exploring Unique Options for Your Cremated Loved One’s Final Resting Place
Upon receiving the ashes of your departed loved one from the crematorium, it's understandable to take time to consider the most fitting destination. We offer you special ideas to help guide your decision-making ...
Factors to Consider When Selecting an Ashes Urn, Cremation Urn, Urn for ashes.
Choosing the perfect urn for your loved one's ashes is a deeply personal and meaningful decision. To guide you through this process, we offer valuable considerations to keep in mind: Purpose and Placement: Reflect ...
Introducing Personal Remembrance Jewellery: A Meaningful Keepsake
In today's world, preserving the memory of a loved one doesn't always mean storing their ashes in an urn. Instead, you have the option to carry a tangible reminder with you at all times by wearing personal ...
How Best to Scatter Ashes On Land or at Sea.
Scattering the ashes of a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional experience. It can bring a sense of closure and peace to those who are grieving and can also serve as a way to honor the person's ...
The Talent of Irish Artisans in Creating Individual and Unique Pieces that More Personally Represent the Deceased.
Irishurns.com is a company that specializes in creating personalized urns, keepsakes, and other memorial products to honor the lives of loved ones who have passed away. What sets Irish Urns apart is its ...
How the Shamrock Became a Symbol of Ireland
The Life and Legacy of Saint Patrick: How the Shamrock Became a Symbol of Ireland Saint Patrick is one of the most recognizable figures in Irish history and is celebrated each year on March 17th with ...
A Guide to Scattering Ashes
Scattering ashes is a poignant and often deeply emotional experience for those who have lost a loved one. It is a way to say goodbye and honour the memory of the person who has passed. There are many ...
How Cremation Has Grown in Popularity in the West
Cremation has become increasingly popular across the western world in recent years. In the United States, for example, the cremation rate has risen from 3.56% in 1960 to 56% in 2020 and is projected to ...
Banshees in Irish Culture
Banshees, also known as "bean sídhe" in Irish, are mythical creatures deeply rooted in Irish folklore. They are considered to be the spirits of women who were once alive and are now connected to certain ...
Sympathy Gifts and Bereavement gifts – what is right?
Finding a thoughtful way to offer and show your condolences can be difficult. Sympathy Gifts and Bereavement gifts – what is right? Whether you’d like to pay your respects, give a memento to celebrate ...