# Ghostly Urns 'Urn for Ashes' by Anna Marinenko is a Modern Memorial By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-11-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urn-for-ashes-by-anna-marinenko References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/urn-for-ashes/783170) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/impressive) I've never seen an urn quite like the 'Urn for Ashes' by Anna Marinenko. The receptacle's opaque color and crimped edges look like a ghost; the ashes are held in a [clear glass cylinder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juno-and-mars), which fits neatly inside the pink interior. In terms of a [modern memorial for loved ones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-memorials), it doesn't get more contemporary than the artistic 'Urn for Ashes.' See more images of Anna Marinenko's unconventional urn above. **Implications** - I'm not convinced that urns are a topic I feel comfortable talking about; however, I have to admit these [ghostly urn designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-burial-coins) by Anna Marinenko really are super-cool! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 3% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artistic Urns:** Artistic urn designs like Anna Marinenko's 'Urn for Ashes' provide a unique and contemporary way to memorialize loved ones. - **Unconventional Memorials:** Unconventional memorial items such as the ghostly urns by Anna Marinenko offer a modern and differentiated approach to commemorating the deceased. - **Transparent Remembrance:** Innovative urn designs incorporating transparent elements, like the glass cylinder in Anna Marinenko's 'Urn for Ashes,' bring a new level of personal connection to remembering loved ones. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Funeral Services:** Funeral service providers can explore offering artistic urns like the ones designed by Anna Marinenko to cater to customers seeking contemporary memorials. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can find opportunities in creating unconventional memorial items, such as ghostly urns, to appeal to individuals looking for unique ways to commemorate their loved ones. - **Personalized Keepsakes:** Companies specializing in personalized keepsakes can consider incorporating transparent elements, like glass cylinders, into their products to provide a more intimate and personalized remembrance experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Forward Funerary Urn Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funerary-urn.md) - [Expandable Spherical Monolithic Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urna-project.md) - [Mycelium-Made Biodegradable Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-funerary-urn.md) - [Post-Mortem Pet Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirius-beam-projector.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) - [Biodegradable Pet Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paw-pods-1.md) - [Sculptural Glass Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navazi.md) - [Design-Conscious Cannabis Ashtrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-ashtray.md)