There’s a new trend There’s a new trend on the horizon.on the horizon.

And people are And people are opting outopting out

Of high-priced Of high-priced funeralsfunerals

In favour of…….In favour of…….

CremationCremation

The Business of DeathThe Business of Death

$$billion dollar industrybillion dollar industry 1.8 deaths per second worldwide1.8 deaths per second worldwide Where is the money spent?Where is the money spent? Embalming chemicals, casket Embalming chemicals, casket

manufacturers, florists, cosmetics,manufacturers, florists, cosmetics, automobiles, cemetery associations, automobiles, cemetery associations, insurance agencies, funeral homes, insurance agencies, funeral homes, tombstone manufacturerstombstone manufacturers

Average cost of a funeral in Average cost of a funeral in North America $6500North America $6500

That doesn’t include the That doesn’t include the cemetery plot or headstone.cemetery plot or headstone.

Average cost in Japan $40KAverage cost in Japan $40K

Every YearEvery Year

U.S. cemeteries bury U.S. cemeteries bury 30 million board feet of hardwood30 million board feet of hardwood 104,000 tons of steel104,000 tons of steel 2,700 tons of copper and bronze2,700 tons of copper and bronze 1,600 tons of reinforced concrete1,600 tons of reinforced concrete 800,000 gallons of embalming fluid800,000 gallons of embalming fluid

In November 2009In November 2009

The U.S. Census BoardThe U.S. Census Board Clocked the world’s population Clocked the world’s population At 6.8 billion.At 6.8 billion. That is 6.8 billion people who are That is 6.8 billion people who are

going to be deceased somedaygoing to be deceased someday Where are we going to put them?Where are we going to put them?

Spalted MapleSpalted Maple

ChechenChechen

WalnutWalnut

CherryCherry

East Indian RosewoodEast Indian Rosewood

MahoganyMahogany

Poplar with Granite FinishPoplar with Granite Finish

NogalNogal

Red OakRed Oak

PurpleheartPurpleheart

Red OakRed Oak

WalnutWalnut

Our beautiful Handcrafted Our beautiful Handcrafted Wooden Cremation Urns will beWooden Cremation Urns will be

an eternal memorial for your an eternal memorial for your loved one.loved one.

They will also fit in discreetly They will also fit in discreetly with any décor for Home with any décor for Home Remembrance.Remembrance.

Environmentally-friendlyEnvironmentally-friendly

Pricing to fit your budgetPricing to fit your budget From $197 to $397From $197 to $397

Home delivery availableHome delivery available In-home service calls In-home service calls

Same day priority shipping if out-of-Same day priority shipping if out-of-towntown

The Urn The Urn GalleryGallery

Where Remembrance is a Where Remembrance is a Work of ArtWork of Art

The Urn GalleryThe Urn Gallery www.theurngallery.cawww.theurngallery.ca

705-743-2755705-743-2755 A proud Canadian companyA proud Canadian company

Located in Peterborough, ONLocated in Peterborough, ON