# Cremation Planting Vessels The Spiritree Biodegradable Urn Turns Ashes into Life By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-01-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiritree-biodegradable-urn References: [geekologie](http://www.geekologie.com/2013/01/an-urn-that-lets-you-rise-from-your-ashe.php) & [thespiritree](http://thespiritree.com/) There are several cultures that believe in life after death or reincarnation, which is something that the Spiritree Biodegradable Urn makes possible. Suitable for any loved one who has passed away, including pets, the Spiritree is a way to create life out of death. By using the ashes of the deceased as soil, a small tree is planted within the urn. Over time, the [protective ceramic shell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project) falls apart, broken by the growing tree, and you get a beautiful living monument of your loved one made from their [cremated remains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funerary-urn). For those who want to hold onto the spirit of the deceased, the Spiritree Biodegradable Urn is a meaningful way to carry on their memory. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Biodegradable Funerals:** Opportunity for biodegradable urns that combine cremation with planting to create living memorials. - **Life-enhancing Memorials:** Opportunity to use cremation ashes to grow trees and create a living monument of a loved one. - **Eco-friendly End-of-life Services:** Opportunity for innovative funeral products that promote sustainability and environmental consciousness. ### Where This Applies - **Funeral Services:** Disruptive potential for funeral services to offer biodegradable urns and eco-friendly end-of-life options. - **Cremation Products:** Opportunity for cremation product manufacturers to develop urns that integrate planting and life-growth features. - **Memorial Products:** Opportunity to create innovative memorial products that go beyond traditional urns, appealing to eco-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Pet Tree Burial Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-pet-tree-burial-kit.md) - [Biodegradable Pet Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paw-pods-1.md) - [3D-Printed Ecological Funeral Reefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resting-reefs.md) - [Deep Sea Funerals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-sea-funeral.md) - [Commemorative Urn Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commemorative-urn.md) - [Expandable Spherical Monolithic Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urna-project.md) - [Biodegradable Burial Caskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-biotech.md) - [Post-Mortem Pet Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirius-beam-projector.md) - [Reflective Memorial Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctum-of-trees.md)