POETREE

POETREE is a funeral urn

POETREE is a funeral urn that evolves over time as a companion through the stages of mourning. The ashes are placed in the urn and are covered with soil. The family takes the urn home and plants a tree in it. When the tree is big enough, it is time to plant the urn in a garden or a park. Eventually the urn, which is made of a biodegradable material and ceramic, will disappear, and only the tree and the ceramic top will remain, just like a gravestone.

“A simple and elegant physical manifestation of where emotional intelligence meets not only a poetic idea, but a powerful one that touches the soul of the human condition.” –

 

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  1. SoundEagle | February 14, 2017 at 9:55 pm

    It is a great idea indeed! There would be a lot more trees greening the Earth if a tree is planted for every person passing away . . . .

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  3. Wanda Loewen | June 10, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    IAW information provided this morning from Bios Urn store, this urn was apparently only a project and was never produced! I can’t help but wonder why it was advertised so well and with people looking to purchase it that someone did not jump on the ball and produce it.

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  4. judybarton | May 31, 2015 at 8:15 am

    Sorry to reply here, but the posts i liked are tagged “comment off”.
    I know something about Robert Frost just now, reading here.
    I liked the music in his words and his way of writing, so thank you…

    But.

    Poetry as funeral urn? No, even if in your words above there is something like a resurrection idea, the same sense, for me, is “poetry – Poetree – as life”.
    I don’t like chatting about death is such way … sorry … 🙂

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  5. Baz Song | May 20, 2015 at 8:14 am

    Excellent idea, tastefully thought of, since you Mum has recently passed away, where can I purchase an urn so that I can combine my late father’s ashes with my Mums and once again they can be together

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  6. emmalmoore | April 13, 2015 at 4:35 am

    Never heard of this before – interesting.

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  7. Tessa | March 26, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    What a lovely idea for a loved ones ashes. Wish we knew about it sooner.

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  8. William | March 24, 2015 at 1:48 am

    Could you please contact me by phone or email I would like to buy one for my mom who passed the March 21st.

    Email
    Upsetterlx@yahoo.com

    Phone
    918-346-3037

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  9. wandad01 | March 23, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    Thank you for liking and following my site Put That on Paper. I wish known about the Poetree a few years back when my dad died. Take Care!

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  10. Art | March 12, 2015 at 4:31 pm

    This Really Sucks …….. Want to order one for my Mother-in-law and can’t find out how

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  11. Jamie Crutcher | March 12, 2015 at 1:25 am

    Exactly one month ago today, my son was hit by a car. Two days later (February 13th) he was taken off of life support. I have seen other urns like this, however I especially love this one. The design is beautiful (the other ones I’ve seen were “funky” looking) and the metal ring with the engraving is such a fabulous personal touch, which has not been an option with any other ones I’ve looked at. I absolutely do NOT want a substitute. The possibility of using this urn is the only thing that has brought me an ounce of peace since losing my child. PLEASE!!!! How do I order one??

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  12. kadavis1 | March 10, 2015 at 7:45 pm

    Thank you for visiting and liking http://www.dollhousesmemoriesandmore.com Love your site, logo and the concept of the Poetree. Wonderful way to honor a loved one. Keep up the good work.

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  13. michnavs | March 10, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    I am fascinated by the concept…

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  15. 韩瑞雅 (Hán Ruì Yǎ) | February 22, 2015 at 3:17 am

    a very different concept yet fascinating. 🙂

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  16. rubyr8 | February 16, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    A powerful and beautiful concept, reminds me of the saying “From death, life begins anew”.

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  17. eve | January 22, 2015 at 12:43 am

    Yet again I am interested in purchasing one of these but I have not as of yet found out how to do so????? Would be grateful if you could email me details .

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  18. susanissima | January 21, 2015 at 11:07 pm

    Great idea. Thanks for stopping by and liking my blog.

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  20. melindas | November 12, 2014 at 12:45 am

    attempting to find this to plan for my own funeral so my minor children do not have to, please if anyone has found it let me know. it is perfect.

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  21. eve | November 7, 2014 at 5:55 am

    So annoyed, I want to purchase one of these but cannot find any info on how to do so !!

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    • Amita D. Amladi | June 26, 2014 at 4:30 pm

      With all due respect, Jessie, the SpiritTree is NOT the same thing as the Poetree, it doesn’t have the marble memorial ring at the base, to inscribe the name and info of the deceased — not to mention that the SpiritTree looks a lot uglier than the Poetree!!

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      • Jessie | June 26, 2014 at 4:54 pm

        I know it’s not the same thing, but I definitely wouldn’t call it ugly. We’d been looking for a place to buy the Poetree for my Aunt Joyce, and the SpiritTree was the closest thing we could find. While it doesn’t have the marble memorial ring already with it, that would be an easy enough thing to add to the SpiritTree (which is what we’re going to be doing) since it’s actually available for buying.

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  24. Kris Grandstaff | May 10, 2014 at 10:40 pm

    So frustrating. All of the grandchildren want to purchase but no info available anywhere

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  25. Shannon | May 8, 2014 at 9:30 am

    I’ve tried to find a way to purchase this urn for three years now. I can find plenty of people and blogs that write about it, but no actual site that offers it for sale. Please list or send the information required that will help me to accomplish this goal. Thank you very much for such a wonderful idea, and thank you even more for your effort in this matter.

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