Sustainability

Choosing an urn is a deeply personal decision—one that reflects not only how we wish to remember a loved one, but also our values, beliefs, and connection to the world around us. In today’s evolving memorial landscape, families are increasingly faced with a meaningful choice: a traditional urn made from enduring materials, or a biodegradable urn designed to return gracefully to nature. While both serve to honor and hold the ashes of someone dear, they differ significantly in purpose, material, symbolism, and environmental impact. This article explores those differences in depth, helping you make a choice that feels right—whether you seek lasting remembrance or a gentle return to the earth.

Cremation urns are more than decorative containers—they hold treasured memories and deep emotional significance. Whether your urn is made of bronze, ceramic, wood, or glass, regular care is essential to preserve its beauty and dignity. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn how to properly clean and maintain urns of various materials, ensuring they remain a fitting tribute for years to come. From gentle dusting techniques to specific product recommendations, each section provides clear, respectful instructions for responsible urn care.

More and more people are seeking a way to shape their final resting place in harmony with nature. Instead of traditional coffins and urns, they opt for biodegradable alternatives that enrich the earth rather than burden it. In this article, you’ll discover how sustainable funeral innovations contribute to a greener farewell – one that honours life, even after death.

Discover the Bios urn: a biodegradable urn for ashes that turn into a living memorial, such as a tree or plant. Combining symbolism, sustainability, and personal meaning, it offers a unique alternative to traditional memorial practices.

Cremation has become an increasingly popular choice for funerals in the UK. According to statistics from the Cremation Society of Great Britain, over 77% of all funerals in the UK are cremations. Explore meaningful options for handling ashes after cremation in the UK, from keeping them at home to scattering, memorial jewellery, burial and creative alternatives like planting a tree or creating artwork.

Resomation is a relatively new entrant in the funeral industry, presenting a much greener alternative to traditional cremation while yielding essentially the same end result. Resomation, Water cremation, or Alkaline Hydrolysis as it is also known, is available in some parts of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Ireland.

Since 2007, legendURN has been using e-commerce to get closer to the personal desires of consumers through our extensive range of products and the option for customized solutions. The motivation to continuously improve is inherent in our team. While we were pioneers in 2007 with one of the first online urn shops in Europe, our current goal is to inspire and promote sustainability.

Biodegradable Urn made of Brewers' spent grain to help meet the demand for sustainable urns across the planet.