Archives for February 2019

Celebrities are opting for no-fuss direct cremation instead of traditional burials

More and more people are opting for “direct cremations” that involve no mourners and no fuss. This was Karl Lagerfeld´s wish, the longtime creative director of Fendi and Chanel who died this month at the age of 85 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Stars including Victoria Beckham and Naomi Campbell may have led the […]

Swedish student leader wins EU pledge to spend billions on climate

The European Union should spend hundreds of billions of euros combating climate change during the next decade, its chief executive said this week (on Thursday 21st February 2019), responding to a Swedish teen Greta Thunberg who has inspired a global movement of children against global warming. At Bios Urn® we are fascinated by this case […]

Bios Urn® Launches the new “Bios Urn Love” on Valentine’s day

Do you love someone dearly? Have you ever wished you could stay close to each other, even after life has ended? Imagine that you could come back to life, together. Imagine that you could carry on growing together….as trees. “Bios Urn Love” is the world’s first pack of biodegradable urns, also known as companion urns […]

Bios Urns for pets and the inspirational story of search-and-rescue dog Joy

Losing a pet can be like losing a family member. During such a heart-breaking time, many people seek out options open to them to keep their beloved pet close to home. This is how many discover the Bios Urns for pets. Our pets show us unconditional love. And although we don’t speak the same language, there is an […]