A memorial urn includes a central core having at least one vessel stored therein, the vessel functioning to house and identify cremated remains. A plurality of commemoratory items are secured to the central core and a protective outer shell having a plurality of indicia are secured around the core and commemoratory items. A candleholder is positioned onto the outer coating and functions to receive any number of conventional candles.
1. A memorial urn for storing cremated remains, comprising:
a central core having an elongated, generally hollow channel disposed therein;
a core opening disposed along a top end of the central core, said opening being in communication with the hollow channel;
a vessel disposed within the elongated hollow channel, said vessel having an airtight and waterproof chamber that is configured to receive and store the cremated remains, and including a permanent identification marking thereon,
one or more commemoratory items secured to the central core;
an outer shell that is secured to the central core, said shell including one or more shell openings having a size, shape and location that is complementary to each of the one or more commemoratory items such that each of the one or more commemoratory items are visible;
a candleholder opening disposed along an upper portion of the outer shell at a location in line with the permanent identification marking, and
a generally fire resistant candleholder that is configured to be positioned within the candleholder opening, said candleholder having a shape that is conducive to receiving a candle and directing any heat produced from the candle away from the urn.
2. The memorial urn of claim 1 , wherein the identification marking is visible via the central core opening.
3. The memorial urn of claim 1 , wherein the identification marking is visible via each of the core opening and the candleholder opening.
4. The memorial urn of claim 1 , wherein said commemoratory items include one of a plaque and a photograph.
5. The memorial urn of claim 1 , wherein said commemoratory items include each of a plaque and a photograph.
6. The memorial urn of claim 1 , further comprising:
a plurality of raised indicia that is disposed along the outer shell.
7. The memorial urn of claim 1 , further comprising:
a plurality of inlaid indicia that is disposed along the outer shell.
8. The memorial urn of claim 1 , wherein said identification marking comprises a label that is permanently adhered to the vessel.
9. The memorial urn of claim 1 , wherein said identification marking comprises an engraving onto a surface of the vessel.
10. The memorial urn of claim 1 , wherein said vessel is configured to be permanently sealed upon receipt of the cremated remains.
11. The memorial urn of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of the vessels, each secured within the elongated channel of the central core.
12. The memorial urn of claim 1 , wherein each of said central core and outer shell includes a generally cylindrical construction.
13. The memorial urn of claim 1 , wherein each of said central core and outer shell are constructed from hand crafted candlewax.
14. The memorial urn of claim 1 , wherein each of said central core and outer shell are constructed from at least one of plastic, metal and candlewax.
15. A memorial urn for storing cremated remains, comprising:
a central core having an elongated, generally hollow channel disposed therein;
a core opening disposed along a top end of the central core, said opening being in communication with the hollow channel;
a vessel disposed within the elongated hollow channel, said vessel having an airtight and waterproof chamber that is configured to receive and store the cremated remains, and including a permanent identification marking thereon,
one or more commemoratory items secured to the central core;
an outer shell that is secured to the central core, said shell including one or more shell openings having a size, shape and location that is complementary to each of the one or more commemoratory items such that each of the one or more commemoratory items are visible;
a candleholder opening disposed along an upper portion of the outer shell at a location in line with the permanent identification marking, and
a lagoon candleholder having a lower portion that is configured to be positioned within the candleholder opening, said lagoon candleholder having a waterproof body configured to receive and hold water and a plurality of floating candles.
16. The memorial urn of claim 15 , wherein said lagoon candleholder is constructed from at least one of glass and clear plastic.