Blogspam: "Huggable Urns"

[sigma7]

Wherever she goes -- to a restaurant, to visit family and friends, or to court where her husband faces a murder trial in August -- Lori Lemons takes her dead daughter with her.

...Lemons chose a 14-inch-tall, plush white teddy bear from Huggable Urns. With a zipper in the back and a sturdy, plastic-lined velvet pouch inside, it is designed to hold the ashes of a loved one or cherished pet.

"My son has taken naps with her, and I dress her up for the holidays like she's still part of the family -- she's just in a bear form," Lemons said.

Sorry for the post frequency, but how can you not share a story like this?

Comments

[sigma7.livejournal.com]

I don't mind them cremating their family members. And sure, I like the idea of a more friendly alternative to the cold and harsh urn. But...at some point, you need to let go. Observe, reflect, move on. This is failing to do that. This strikes me as clinging to the past in a possibly psychotic way.

But, y'know, not in her shoes, so I can't really judge her. Just don't think it's something I'd do.

[missmiah.livejournal.com]

Cremation is very good option in the death of a loved one. Urn or beautiful decorative box on the mantle is completely acceptable. Even a Huggable Urn put on a shelf to be brought down and cuddled when Mom or brother or someone is feeling reflective and just wants to connect.

But carrying little baby girl around and dressing her up and allowing little brother to develop what sounds like it could easily become an unhealthy attachment to the toy/memorial is what really, really not on.

I know people deal with their grief differently, but I think this woman needs some help.