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WiFi Memorial Urns

The Bios Urn Uses WiFi to Let People Monitor Memorial Plants' Health

— March 8, 2016 — Art & Design
The Bios Urn is a high-tech memorial urn, developed by aptly named Barcelona-based company Bios Urn, that makes it easier than ever for you to use the cremation ashes of a dear one to grow a tree.

The urn can connect to the user's WiFi network and allows them to keep tabs on the plant's health from anywhere. It can also be used in conjunction with a smartphone app, so users can receive notifications if there's an important update regarding the plant's needs.

The use of cremation ashes to grow memorial trees is growing in popularity as a sensitive and eco-friendly way to memorialize someone after their death. The Bios Urn memorial urn uses the latest in high-tech technology and innovative design to make it easier for people to adopt this approach.





Trend Themes
1. Wifi-connected Memorial Urns - Wireless connectivity in memorial urns allows for remote monitoring of memorial plants' health.
2. Smartphone-integrated Memorial Urns - Integration with smartphone apps enables users to receive important notifications about the plant's needs.
3. Growing Popularity of Memorial Trees - The use of cremation ashes to grow memorial trees is a trending and eco-friendly approach to honoring the deceased.
Industry Implications
1. Funeral Services - Funeral service providers can leverage WiFi-connected memorial urns to offer enhanced and tech-driven memorialization options.
2. Technology and Iot - The integration of WiFi connectivity in memorial urns presents disruptive innovation opportunities for tech and IoT companies.
3. Eco-friendly Consumer Goods - Manufacturers and retailers of eco-friendly consumer goods can tap into the growing demand for memorial urns that support the growth of memorial trees.
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