Tree of Life: Symbolism, Information and Planting Instructions

The Royal Paulownia, also dubbed the “Tree of Life” has a traditional significance in Japan and China, where it is most often planted. During the newborn birth if a child or daughter, a family would plant the Tree of Life in honor of the birth. Once the daughter or child grew and married, the tree […]

Philippa Planted Her Husband’s Bios Urn® On Their Farm in Australia

A special story from Australia On a daily basis at Bios Urn®, we come across stories which not only touch our hearts, but also touch our souls. Such was the case with Philippa and Mark. Philippa’s special story was shared to us by our Victoria, Australia customer, Soul Trees. As is often the case, not […]

The Environmental Impacts of Planting a Bios Urn®

The Bios Urn® is a catalyst for growth. It is a temporary product, which after being used leaves nothing behind but a tree. Aside from providing an ecological and eco-friendly alternative for cremated ashes, it also has some unique benefits which can be seen in the short and long term. How Much Impact Does Planting […]

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, state, […]

Sakari Planted Her Fiancé’s Bios Urn® With an Oak Tree

“Think of the fierce energy concentrated in an acorn! You bury it in the ground, and it explodes into an oak!” ― George Bernard Shaw Sakari met her boyfriend Scott Eckman in 2004, and the pair instantly clicked. They would go on to spend the next five years of their lives together, leading to their […]

How to Plant and Protect your Bios Urn Tree in the Winter

Planting a Bios Urn over winter is possible Winter is coming. While the most optimal times to plant the Bios Urn are in Spring and early fall, the Bios Urn can still be successfully planted in early and mid winter – with a few tips and tricks! For those wanting to plant over winter, there […]

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 […]

Mathieu Planted His Mother’s Bios Urn® near a Forest in Quebec

“A tree is beautiful, but what’s more, it has a right to life; like water, the sun and the stars, it is essential. Life on earth is inconceivable without trees.” Each tree planting is unique, as is each story, and each person who plants one. Similarly, each individual who uses a Bios Urn® has a […]

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 […]

Flown to the Moon and Back: The Mystery of NASA’s “Moon Trees”

What exactly are “Moon Trees”? During the 1971 Apollo 14 mission, nearly 500 tree seeds rode with astronaut Stuart Roosa. Each astronaut was allowed to bring one personal item with them into space, and much to the delight of the U.S Forest services, Stuart chose to bring tree seeds with him into orbit. Roosa had […]