Page B10 september 2023 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Section B Granville Urns Introduces Classic Collection Italian master artisan Salvatore Narangio handcrafts the intricate mosaic-inspired design for Granville’s Lucinda urn. Classic Collection Urns (L to R) Charlotte, Lucinda, Holden and Stephen. GREENSBORO,NC— Granville Urns, creators of timeless artisan-crafted heirloom urns, is proud to introduce their Classic Collection, a new line of modern, elegant designs making Granville’s hand-made Italian craftsmanship accessible to several generations. “Our Classic Collection combines the unrivaled, handmade Italian artistry that deathcare professionals have come to expect from Granville Urns, but with a more simplified approach,” explains Fletcher Hassenfelt, Granville Urns founder and designer. “These refined designs allow our clients to provide a wider selection of premium urns with multiple price points.” Granville’s Classic Collection of decorative urns offers designs crafted using the same intricate wood inlay technique used in the Signature Collection. Signature products include this inlay on all sides, while products in the new Classic Collection feature the inlaid design on the top only. The Classic Collection also introduces new compositions of inlay patterns, inspired by ancient stonework and woodwork discovered on family trips. For example, the Lucinda design, reminiscent of ancient mosaics found in Ravenna, Italy, features an exquisite white dove with delicate flowers and a gently flowing ribbon in a soft blue-green color palette. The hot sand shading technique used creates a threedimensionality to the design allowing the entire composition to flow and move as if a painting was made of wood. “Every decision we made with our partners in Italy was rooted in our mission — to give families something unique to treasure,” says Hassenfelt. “We hope our memorials make a difference in the lives of families and serve to honor their loved ones.” Granville Urns, a family-owned company based in North Carolina, offers a premium hand-crafted collection of Italian wood-inlaid urns and cremation products. The company was founded in 2013 to provide options to families looking for unique and meaningful urns to honor their loved ones. Each memorial is an individual work of art, handmade by Master Italian Artisans using the ancient craft of wood inlay. Granville Urns’ wholesaleonly enterprise has gained momentum in the United States and Canada as families choosing cremation are increasingly seeking urns of distinctive design and quality craftsmanship that surpass traditional offerings. The Granville Urns Classic Collection is available to deathcare professionals only. Samples may be ordered by emailing info@ granvilleurns.com or calling 336-448-5000. Passages International Offers New Scattering Tube Designs ALBUQUERQUE,NM— Passages International is updating their popular Scattering Tube line with seven new designs: Coral Reef, Lighthouse, Lotus, Mass Ascension, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pride, and Wild Horses. All seven new designs are available in the standard Adult (200 cubic inch) and Mini (20 cubic inch) sizes. This brings the total number of Passages Scattering Tube designs available to 25, allowing families to select a design that represents the life they lived and a sentimentally significant location to be scattered. “Data shows that over 40% of families intend to scatter their loved one’s remains, and funeral homes that offer a comprehensive selection of easy-to-use, affordable, and attractive scattering options will emerge as market leaders,” said Darren Crouch, president of Passages International. “This variety will enable families to create meaningful and healing experiences to honor a loved one while also respecting the environment.” Each Scattering Tube includes a unique GEO-code, which lets families create an online memorial for their loved one and pin their final resting place on our Memorial Map. The memorial can be shared with friends and family, and the GeoTag code can be used to register and assist with returning to the exact location of the scattering. Scattering Tubes are made from recycled paper and are biodegradable if buried, but are designed to be used for scattering and then recycled. The tubes feature a secure tablocking system to ensure that the remains are contained properly until scattering. Passages International introduced the first Scattering Tubes to the United States market over 15 years ago, and continues to offer the largest selection of designs and the highest quality tubes available. Passages International, Inc., headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, has been leading the green sector of the funeral industry since 1999, with the largest selection of innovative environmentally-friendly urns, scattering tubes, caskets, cremation containers and various memorial products. For more information on Passages products visit www. passagesinternational.com or visit NFDA Booth 1534. DST introduces New Accessories Triple Glove Holder Morgue Table Receptor Acrylic Cover SHELBY,MI— Duncan Stuart Todd, Ltd. (DST) has announced the launch of two new prep room accessory products. The clear acrylic Triple Box Glove Holder (DST 514) and the clear Morgue Table Receptor OSHA Cover (DST 229) made for China flush style MTRs. These items complement DST’s existing line of care center accessories and help ensure compliance and ease of use for care center staff. DST has been creating design solutions for OSHA compliant preparation rooms for more than thirty years. Their flagship service is Premier Source, an innovative combination of design services and equipment that provides the funeral home owner with a master plan, and a single source for the materials and equipment. You can learn more by visiting with them at Booth 1134 during the upcoming NFDA convention, or visit www. duncanstuarttodd.com. Booth #1534 Booth #1134 Batesville Expands Living Memorial® Tree Planting Program with New Matching Tree Donation Offering for Families BATESVILLE,IN— Batesville is doubling down on its mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love® with an enhancement to its Living Memorial® tree planting program that gives families the opportunity to plant additional trees as a tribute to their loved ones. Families can choose a single tree or enough to restore a small forest, and Batesville will match their selection, tree for tree. “When we launched the Living Memorial in 1976, it was the first program of its kind, and nearly five decades and 14.5 million trees later, it remains the benchmark in our industry,” said Jenn Parvin, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Batesville. More than a reflection of Batesville’s mission, the Living Memorial is one of the largest and most longstanding private reforestation initiatives in the country, helping to reestablish thousands of acres in national forests and woodlands destroyed by forest fires, floods, blight, and natural disasters – one life and seedling at a time. A legacy that Lives On For more than 45 years, Batesville has planted Living Memorial trees as a gesture of support for families who selected its products. At the funeral director’s request, families receive a letter of condolence with a certificate acknowledging a tree will be planted in memory of their loved one. The company has received thousands of letters with personal stories about trips to national forests, camping, gardening, or their loved one’s passion for the outdoors. Humbled by the kind gesture, many have asked if they could plant additional memorial trees. This offering builds on that strong legacy by making it easy for families to unite in creating their own living memorials. “As someone who has experienced loss in my own family, I know the tremendous healing power of memorialization,” said Parvin. “While nothing can erase the pain, the simple act of planting a tree evokes memories of shared experiences that live in our hearts, providing hope and inspiration for the future.” A brochure introducing the new matching tree donation program will be provided with the initial Living Memorial letter from Batesville. Families who purchase memorial trees will receive a digital certificate with their loved one’s name to commemorate the planting. An Investment in a Greener Future Memorial trees are a thoughtful and tangible way to honor a loved one’s life and legacy, while also making a positive impact on the environment. Every Living Memorial seedling planted helps restore and preserve precious natural habitats, providing shelter for wildlife, reducing water and wind erosion, and purifying the air. In just one year, an acre of mature trees absorbs twice the amount of carbon dioxide produced by the average car. By matching each order, Batesville is doubling the impact and helping to provide a greener world for future generations. Additional information on the company’s Living Memorial program, including the new matching donation feature, is available at www.batesville.com/about-memorial-trees/. Batesville is a recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, offering a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization options and innovative technology solutions. For more than 125 years, Batesville has supported licensed funeral professionals in helping families honor the lives of those they love.® A history of manufacturing excellence, product innovation, superior customer service, and reliable delivery helped Batesville become – and remain – a market leader. For more information, visit www.Batesville.com. Like @Nomis.Publications Like us on
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