of the Phoenix (why did we
choose the name "Phoenix Urns)
In many cultures all over the world there is a story about a mythological bird called the “Phoenix” , that arises from it’s own ashes. In most of these stories the Phoenix symbolises the “resurrection”, “eternal life” and "immortality".
This is (short) the most well known story:
The Phoenix bird is a long living creature (500 to a 1000 years), that - at the end of it’s life - collects all kinds of scented herbs to build a nest. And when it finishes building this nest, the nest catches fire and the phoenix disappears in the flames. But from the birds’ ashes a new young and better “Phoenix” arises, born to live again for 500 to a 1000 years.......
Surprisingly this story (in different variation) can be found in many countries, in the Greek, Egyptian, Chinese, Japanese and even Christian and Islamic culture. But also in Aztec and Mayan culture the "Phoenix bird" is found.
The “Legend of the Phoenix” a suitable symbol in memory of the deceased.........
interesting article in the november issue of a magazine in the UK about PHOENIX URNS (Company Pofile).
In the FUNERAL DIRECTOR MONTHLY (NAFD, november issue 2008, United Kingdom) you can read the complete article.
The NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors)
is an organisation that represents a large number of Funeral Directors and "Supplier Member" companies in the UK and abroad.
Phoenix Urns is a "Supplier Member" of the NAFD since 2007.