# Unconventional Urns The ‘Urn-A-Matic' Was Made from an Old Vacuum By Venessa Fisher | Published 2010-01-28 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urn-a-matic References: [asylum](http://www.asylum.com/2010/01/28/suck-up-your-dead/) Have you been thinking of a more creative or unique way to be taken care of when you leave this life? Well look no further than the ‘Urn-A-Matic.’ This unlikely urn was originally part of an [art exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unnatural-history-museum-of-singapore) and was designed by Darin Montgomery from an [old vacuum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doric-vacuum-cleaner). Not sure if it is lucky or not that the receptacle doesn’t work, but hopefully you won’t be spilling the [ashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ash-blackwood-ashtray) all over the carpet. Check out this wacky urn alternative, the ‘Urn-A-Matic,’ above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Creative Funeral Alternatives:** Opportunity to explore unconventional and unique products and services related to end-of-life arrangements. - **Upcycled Design:** Opportunity to repurpose materials and create new products with environmental consciousness. - **Artistic Memorials:** Opportunity to incorporate art and design elements into funeral services and products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Funeral Services:** Innovations in funeral planning, memorial products, and end-of-life services. - **Sustainable Design:** Opportunities for sustainable and environmentally-friendly product design. - **Art and Design:** Innovations in art installations and design for funerals and memorials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expandable Spherical Monolithic Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urna-project.md) - [Commemorative Urn Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commemorative-urn.md) - [Post-Mortem Pet Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirius-beam-projector.md) - [Mycelium-Made Biodegradable Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-funerary-urn.md) - [Deep Sea Funerals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-sea-funeral.md) - [3D-Printed Ecological Funeral Reefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resting-reefs.md) - [Decor-Inspired Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-vacuum-concept.md) - [Unusual Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-brown-paper-bag-vase.md) - [Design-Conscious Cannabis Ashtrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-ashtray.md)