All over the world, people and cultures have come to define death by the traditions that surround them. In Mexico, the popular “Dia De Los Muertos” is a colorful contrast to what’s generally an all-black affair. Other traditions, such as China’s “ghost month”, serve as a reminder that our ancestors are among us, even if […]
Pre-Planning: How to Add The Bios Urn To Your End of Life Plans
At the bottom of this post you can download your very own Bios Urn Pre-Planning form to include in your arrangements. In this post, we will detail how you can pre-plan with the Bios Urn. To think about life, also entails thinking about the end of life. We hope that in our efforts to normalize […]
Death Café: Where You Can Talk About Death Over Tea and Cake
Recently we wrote a post about the fascinating profession and lives of Death Doulas, individuals who have devoted their lives to helping people transition during their time of death. Following this article, we discovered the ever so interesting “Death Cafe.” A “Death Cafe” is essentially a talk hosted by an individual in any city, […]
Festivals That Honor the Dead All Around the World
From October 31st to November 2nd, the dead walk amongst us – at least, that’s what many cultures believe. All over the world there are cultural traditions of celebrating these special days. But what makes them so special, and why are they celebrated or recognized all over the world? To put it simply, it is […]
Death Doulas Are Helping Us Rethink The Way We Die
I know what you’re thinking. What is a death doula, or midwife – and what does being one, entail? Here at Bios Urn we are interested in all things that relate to nature, sustainability, and naturally – death. So what exactly is a “death doula”? A regular midwife or doula is a person who assists […]
Alklaline Hydrolysis is an eco-friendly alternative to cremation
A New Type of Cremation A year ago we wrote a post about alkaline hydrolysis, frequently dubbed resomation or “green cremation.” Since that time, new advances have been made and resomation has been legalized in several states in the U.S. Burials are said to be more polluting to the environment than cremation. To put it […]
`Before I Die´ is a global art wall project that inspires and invites.
“Our public spaces are as profound as we allow them to be.¨- Candy Chang Candy Chang is the artist and creator behind the public initiative ¨Before I die…¨ After losing a close friend to liver failure, Chang spent time contemplating her life and how she would like to live out the remainder of her days. After […]
Cemeteries need to evolve and accept new alternative burial options.
When Hélène Blondin passed away, her family opted to use a Bios Urn, as they felt it was an appropriate way to remember her after life, and that it would be a beautiful memorial. They wanted to use the Bios Urn in a cemetery in Quebec. Quebec has become increasingly strict on burying urns in […]
Cemeteries Weren´t Designed With The Future in Mind
Throughout history, we’ve seen different spaces and buildings designed to allocate the remains of people who passed away. From Egyptians, who designed pyramids to remember and honor the pharaohs and their queens, to the ancient city of Çatalhöyük (Turkey) where people used to bury their beloved under their houses (Check our post about ways of burying in the […]
The Bios Urn: creating new life after death
Do you want your to feed the squirrels, or help surrounding wildlife? Did you know that trees not only help surrounding environments, but they also help maintain the equilibrium of local ecology and wildlife? Once your beloved has departed and the only memento that remains is ashes, you can throw them into the sea, keep […]