The "Next Generation Cremation Urns" at In The Light Urns

WHAT’S OUR STORY? Part 2 - Written: June 8, 2008 

My name is Susan Fraser, executive director and founder of In The Light Urns. We are one of the Original On-Line Cremation Urn Companies. Unlike other web sites on-line which simply buy at wholesale and sell at retail, we found while helping grieving families over the years that they wanted more selection, a lot more.

We had been asked again and again for many personalized types of urns which were not available at that time. Many we developed because we saw a need for a personalized item or for an inexpensive jewelry keepsake or urn. But also, because the selection early on was really quite poor.

Below is a list of some of the urns that we have been offering to families since those early years. Many are new, as we are always developing new products through our parent company United Priority Distributors. And so, this is why we are called the "Next Generation of Cremation Urns".

WHAT’S OUR STORY? Part 1 - Written: January 1, 2007 

After many experiences working with grieving women and men, at In The Light Urns, and after a short chain of events, I feel I would like to share with those who come to our site looking for urns, what the story is behind the company.

In The Light Urns started about 6 years after the death of our oldest son Ryan. He passed away at 14 years of age, of natural causes, on Mother’s Day in 1995. This of course, was the most difficult time in our lives, for myself, my husband and our younger son. There was no warning and we lost our boy in an instant. This is how death comes and how many of us have to deal with it.

For those who have had time with a dying loved one due to illness, there is time afforded for closure. This may be good for both the family and the one who is passing. Of course we didn't experience this and we know a sudden death was just as hard on our son who left us. Leaving so young and believing he will live to be an adult with a family, is a tragedy. For those left behind, life will never be the same, and loss is an emotion that is there, just under the surface of everyday life.

No matter how a loved one has passed, we know many of those on our site everyday have these same feeling of grief, loss, even guilt over being here, while their loved one is gone. We do understand about these feelings and know that last gift, that last purchase that you can ever make for your loved one, needs to be something really special, something representative of the life they lived. A fitting and lovely memorial. The last gift . . . the last offering of love.

In The Light Urns became a company, but how did it find its name? Well, the name is representative of how we would want our loved ones to enjoy their new adventure of passing and afterlife. Light is a place of safety, comfort, love and the happiness . . . which we hope is death. And so, In The Light Urns found its name.

We hope you can find the perfect urn or that last gift, where ever that may be, for your loved one. And we hope that your loved one has found "light" and keeps your love in their afterlife adventure. Our best to you. We hope grieving is short for you and them, and that you find comfort in the love that you shared.

Sincerely,
Susan Fraser
January 1, 2007