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Throughout written history, women have typically been left out of history texts and ancient scroll works. When discussed, they were noted for being quiet queens to noteworthy kings and emperors. When a man rose particularly high in society, his mother was often regarded well, what a wonderful man, he must have had a fabulous mother. So here we offer a list of famous women and their memorials, mostly unknown for their prowess as a mom, but for achievements all their own. Through a myriad of memorials the globe, we are reminded of their bravery, dedication, and strength. But it’s true that they were all devoted mothers, kissers of tears, singers of lullabies, and watchdogs of curfews.

1. Abigail Adams

(Nov. 11,

Updated on 09/16/22

Traveling with an urn is a necessity for many of us. Traveling by plane can be stressful, fortunately, the process is made simple when you understand a few TSA guidelines.

Homeland security requires that all carry-on items go through an x-ray device. There are many x-ray compatible urns, like the Eco Pod Collection, Palm Frond Basket Urns, or the Simply Scattering Tubes.

If you prefer a heavier, thicker urn, like brass or marble, it may be best to purchase a temporary container to carry-on the cremains, and pack the permanent piece with checked baggage.

It’s important to contact your chosen airline in advance of travel for their specifications.

Some airlines simply don’t allow cremated remains as checked

Racing is a wonderful sport. Our founders Susan and Richard Fraser enjoyed drag racing in the late 1970’s in Orange County. So we hold racing dear to our hearts at In the Light Urns.

If you are looking for a race car urn you will certainly be able to find one here. Memorials for racers are available on our motorcycle and racing urns page. There are many cremation urns that memorialize someone who loved racing their car. Many of these urns are personable through engraving. Because of our sophisticated engraving equipment, we are able to engrave everything from the nameplate, to a photo of your loved one on the hood of the car.

If you’ve ever seen a friend experience the loss of someone close, then you have likely witnessed the pain, sadness, confusion and overwhelming stress that person endured while making funeral arrangements. It can be extremely taxing to configure cost and fulfill your loved one’s wishes when emotions are running high. On the contrary, there are pre-planning steps you can take to ease the burden on the family members left behind.

“Pre-need” is a term used to express the need for pre-planning your own funeral by means of arranging and funding the ceremony ahead of time. Pre-planning your own funeral is important because it can alleviate the burden on your family of making important financial decisions during a time of great stress. It can also give you peace of mind because you know your arrangements are ready. It can also help you control the

An Urn is a Wonderful Option to Memorialize a Loved One with Musical Talent

Musicians seem to be a special breed all their own; if your loved one was a musician, you know that they are blessed with a gift that not everyone in this life is lucky enough to possess. A musician cremation urn is the perfect way to pay tribute to someone who was in touch with their senses, that loved music to their very core.

Whether your loved one was passionate about playing a guitar or mandolin, saxophone, banjo, piano or any other musical instrument, you loved them for who they were and the things they appreciated in life.  A musician funeral urn allows you to pay respect and show your heart-felt love for someone who may have been temperamental or on the sensitive