After cremation, the cremains (cremated remains) of the deceased are placed in a container like this. After collection, the ashes can then be scattered, buried, turned into a diamond, or placed in another container for burial, storage or display.
Artificial diamond made from the carbon in cremated remains. Available throughout the United States in a variety of carats, colours and settings. There are no certified cremation facilities in Australia providing this service, but Australians could obtain a LifeGem by sending already cremated remains to LifeGem in Chicago. Cost: $US 2200 - $9900 plus setting. Available from LifeGem, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Made from 100 per cent recycled newspaper. Available throughout the UK. Cost: £25 (around AUD$75). Can be used in a variety of ways - buried or put on display. If kept dry, the urn will last indefinitely. Courtesy of ARKA, East Sussex, UK
Made in China from split and woven bamboo, pure cotton liner. Cost: £30 (about AUD$90). Available throughout the UK and Ireland. Kindly supplied by the SAWD Partnership, UK
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