We are pleased to be able to present this short essay on Funeral Traditions
in Ireland and for the Celtic peoples. There is a wonderful website
listed at the end that sells lots of gifts and keepsakes – all Irish.
WHAT IS AN "IRISH WAKE"?
The traditional Irish Wake was commonplace around Ireland up until about the 1970's,
and while it still takes place today it is less common than it once was. This was
the process of Laying out the body of a departed relative in the house where they
lived and /or died. All of the family and quite a few of the deceased's neighbours and
friends would gather at the house. The body was usually in a coffin in the parlour of the
house or living room. There would be lots of food and plenty of drink to be consumed.
People would come and socialise and remember the departed person's life. This
wasn't a time for tears, it was more of a party than a funeral. It was the traditional Irish
way of celebrating one's life and ensuring that they had a good send off.
A proper Irish Wake is worth the time and effort required to return to the
old customs. It is hard to imagine a passing being complete without one!
The Wake is the period of time from death until the body
is conveyed to the care of the church which is generally the evening before the day of burial.
A cremation urn is a traditional way to commemorate and honor a loved one as part of a
cremation ceremony.
At this difficult time for you and your family, let us help you
to select an urn that will be a fitting tribute to your loved one. Direct from Ireland, these products are
ideal for a loved one who has Irish roots and will represent their heritage proudly.
Taken from the following website: O'Briens Irish Cottage
We are proud to offer several styles of Celtic Irish urns. For our complete collection
simply go to our Urn Categories page and search
for the Celtic Urns Category where you have many choices.
The Stone Irish Book of Kells Angel on Walnut is a beautiful Octagon wood Cremation Urn.
Another great selection is the Pewter Irish Cross and Claddag on Black Walnut is very traditional.
An extremely feminine cremation urn selection is the Irish Porcelain Shamrock Urn and Keepsake.
With handpainted green shamrocks against the beautiful white porcelain
with relief of daisies, you can almost feel like you’re back on the Isles again!
Suitable for either Cremation services or Traditional casket services,
the Flag of Ireland is a popular choice for displaying your proud heritage as is our collection of Celtic Tributes.
Another choice for either Cremation burial or Traditional casket services
are the Irish Candles with Shamrocks. Lighting these candles brings thoughts and memories of your loved one.
We’ll talk about the many other choices you have in our next article. Please call us at CasketGallery.com
toll free at 1-888-782-2753 for answers to your questions!
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3 Day Rush: 2-3 business days from approval of order
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All orders having ANY special day for services or need where the urn will be present within a period close to the shipping period is to be noted on the order form and communicated directly with CasketGallery.com.
EVERY attempt will be made to assist in special delivery when we are notified of such. Our wish is to serve you and make every attempt to assist at this time.
www.CasketGallery.com offers Free Shipping for most urns, however if a charge must be made, the rates are:
Regular shipping (7-12 days) ($20) , 3 day ($60),
or overnight ($75 -$100)shipping available
for all selections*.
*NOTE: Shipping dates are determined by the order confirmed
as of 9AM Pacific Time Monday - Friday. Postal boxes and rural
locations may require an extra 24-48 hours due to non-delivery by
many carriers and/or extended times required.
Delivery days are counted as Mon-Fri Non-Holiday business days.
Weekends are not included within the shipping times.
Time specific deliveries may be extra.
NOTICE - Please ALWAYS call us and/or email us to verify your online order!
You may leave us a voice mail if we are currently unavailable,
especially if you are requesting overnight shipping.
ALSO - if engraving is required, there may be up to an additional
number of days for completion before the shipping of your cremation Urn.
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January 31, 2002 ONLINE SHOPPER
You Can Rest in Peace After Choosing
Your Burial Option
-Connect Check out past columns at www.latimes.com/olshopper.
By CHRISTINE FREY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It is quite possibly the last thing you will ever need to buy online.
For those who want to avoid the unpleasant trip
to the funeral home, Internet funeral services offer a range of burial
options online, from pet caskets to mausoleums......
Casket Gallery
Casket Gallery boasts more than three dozen caskets for less than $3,000.
As the site advertises, "A funeral doesn't have to bury you in debt!"
The site, at www.casketgallery .com, also sells urns, most of which cost
less than $1,000. Shipping costs for caskets vary. Urns cost $15 to ship.
In addition to its merchandise, Casket Gallery includes a "cyberspace
memorial" on the site.
Christine Frey covers personal technology. Copyright 2002 Los Angeles Times
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