FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates generally funeral products for interment of cremated remains. More particularly, the invention relates to a cremated remains remembrance system.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Many different frame constructions, depositories, memorial holders and columbarium storage systems have been devised for the interment of human cremated remains for memorialization purposes. Memorial urns have been designed for storing the cremated remains in a repository structure, such as a columbarium or within an individual's residence. Alternatively, cremated remains are placed in a garden at a crematoria, cemetery, or spread at sea or on land at a particular location. In such an instance, a burial urn is not necessary. Placing cremated remains in a garden at a crematorium or cemetery does not allow the cremated remains to be contained in any type of receptacle. This method does not provide a way to preserve the integrity of the cremated remains.

However, there has always been a demand for unique or different ways of memorializing a deceased person. None of these moralizing structures have involved the ability to arrange cinerary urns of individuals, couples or family members in a multi-urn burial container. A burial container is a container that houses the cinerary urns. The burial container maybe eliminated if a burial vault structure is required, which intern will house the cinerary urns.

In the funeral industry cremation has become an accepted option for the interment of human remains. Currently, it is the custom that human remains may be stored in an urn, placed in a columbarium, scattered at a designated location or buried under customary policies or applicable statutes.

In recent years many religions, including various Christian faiths have changed their position on cremation from historically discouragement to acceptance due to the growing reality of cost and space considerations for traditional cemetery burials.

While the church has modified its position and has allowed Christians to select cremation as an option, many still choose the burial of cremated remains as a means of complying with traditional Christian preferences.

Currently, some of the challenges incurred with the burial of cremated human remains are: First, it is very expensive since a burial plot must be purchased. Secondly, one does not generally have total control of the deceased's remains or the preferred burial site location or arrangement. Thirdly, one cannot with certainty, provide interment with a spouse, partner, children, parent or other loved one (cherished person). Finally, one cannot generally relocate the deceased's remains, at a future date, if so desired.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the invention is directed to a cremated remains remembrance system that includes a vase, an urn, a vase lid and a decorative ring. The vase has an opening formed therein. The vase has a first attachment mechanism. The urn is adapted to cremated remains. The urn may be placed at least partially in the vase opening. The vase lid is capable of engaging the first attachment mechanism to substantially close the vase opening. The decorative ring has an opening extending therethrough. The decorative ring is capable of engaging the first attachment mechanism to substantially cover the first attachment mechanism when the urn is not in the vase opening and the vase lid is not attached to the vase.

Another embodiment of the invention is directed to a cremated remains remembrance method. A vase is provided having an opening formed therein. The vase has a first attachment mechanism. Cremated remains are placed in an urn. The urn is positioned at least partially in the vase opening. A vase lid is attached to the vase by engaging the first attachment mechanism to substantially close the vase opening. The vase lid is detached from the vase. The urn is removed from the vase opening. A decorative ring is attached to the vase by engaging the first attachment mechanism. The decorative ring has an opening extending therethrough. When the decorative ring is attached to the vase, the decorative ring substantially covers the first attachment mechanism.

Another embodiment of the invention is directed to a method of forming a household decoration. A vase is provided having an opening formed therein. The vase has a first attachment mechanism. Cremated remains are placed in an urn. The urn is positioned at least partially in the vase opening. A vase lid is attached to the vase by engaging the first attachment mechanism to substantially close the vase opening. The vase lid is detached from the vase. The urn is removed from the vase opening. A decorative ring is attached to the vase by engaging the first attachment mechanism. The decorative ring has an opening extending therethrough. When the decorative ring is attached to the vase, the decorative ring substantially covers the first attachment mechanism to form a household decoration.

