CA2148524C - Storage and memorial device for cremation ashes - Google Patents
Storage and memorial device for cremation ashesInfo
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- CA2148524C CA2148524C CA 2148524 CA2148524A CA2148524C CA 2148524 C CA2148524 C CA 2148524C CA 2148524 CA2148524 CA 2148524 CA 2148524 A CA2148524 A CA 2148524A CA 2148524 C CA2148524 C CA 2148524C
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Abstract
A storage and memorial device for cremation ashes comprises a candlestick which is modified relative to a conventional candlestick by the addition of a receptacle and closure plug for that receptacle at a base of the vertical bore of the candle stick. The receptacle is used to contain cremation ashes as a memorial for the departed loved one with the memorial effect being enhanced by the spiritual effect of burning the candle.
Description
STORAGE AND MEMORIAL DEVICE FOR CREMATION ASHES
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a storage and memorial device for cremation ashes whereby ashes from the cremation of a loved one can be stored in a suitable container which is shaped and arranged to enhance the memorial effect.
Cremation after death is becoming more widely accepted. Up till now, however, the techniques for storage of the ashes have been generally unsatisfactory in that they are often stored simply in an urn which by itself is not entirely suitable for display since it is readily apparent that it is an urn. Many persons have therefore chosen to bury the urn to provide a memorial based upon a plot of land. Yet others choose to spread the ashes in a particularly preferred place.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is one object of the present invention, therefore, to provide an improved device for storage of cremation ashes which provides an enhanced memorial effect.
According to one aspect of the invention there is provided a storage and memorial device for cremation ashes comprising a candlestick having a base for resting on a support surface, an upstanding support portion carried by the base with an upper surface and a vertical bore within the support portion defining an opening in the upper surface, the vertical bore being arranged to receive a candle projecting into the vertical bore and located by engagement with the vertical bore so as to stand vertically upwardly from the upper surface, a receptacle in the candlestick with a filler opening for receiving the cremation ashes of a deceased person therein and a plug member for closing the filler opening.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a storage and memorial device for cremation ashes whereby ashes from the cremation of a loved one can be stored in a suitable container which is shaped and arranged to enhance the memorial effect.
Cremation after death is becoming more widely accepted. Up till now, however, the techniques for storage of the ashes have been generally unsatisfactory in that they are often stored simply in an urn which by itself is not entirely suitable for display since it is readily apparent that it is an urn. Many persons have therefore chosen to bury the urn to provide a memorial based upon a plot of land. Yet others choose to spread the ashes in a particularly preferred place.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is one object of the present invention, therefore, to provide an improved device for storage of cremation ashes which provides an enhanced memorial effect.
According to one aspect of the invention there is provided a storage and memorial device for cremation ashes comprising a candlestick having a base for resting on a support surface, an upstanding support portion carried by the base with an upper surface and a vertical bore within the support portion defining an opening in the upper surface, the vertical bore being arranged to receive a candle projecting into the vertical bore and located by engagement with the vertical bore so as to stand vertically upwardly from the upper surface, a receptacle in the candlestick with a filler opening for receiving the cremation ashes of a deceased person therein and a plug member for closing the filler opening.
Preferably the receptacle is provided in a counter bore at the base of the vertical bore of slightly smaller diameter than the vertical bore and provided with a plug at a top of the counter bore underneath the position where the candle is normally located.
According to a second aspect of the invention there is provided a storage and memorial device for cremation ashes comprising:
a candlestick having:
a base portion having a horizontal bottom surface for resting on a support surface;
a support portion carried by the base and standing upwardly therefrom;
the base portion being shaped so as to converge upwardly and inwardly from a base band at the bottom surface to define a neck section narrower in width than the base band above the base band;
the support portion being located above the neck section and having a width less than that of the base band;
the support portion defining a horizontal upper surface and a vertical generally cylindrical bore of substantially constant diameter within the support portion extending to an opening in the upper surface;
the vertical bore being arranged to receive a candle projecting into the vertical bore and located by engagement with the vertical bore so as to stand vertically upwardly from the upper surface;
a receptacle in the candlestick with a filler opening for receiving the cremation ashes of a deceased person therein and a plug member for closing the filler opening.
According to a third aspect of the invention there is provided a method of memorializing a deceased person comprising:
According to a second aspect of the invention there is provided a storage and memorial device for cremation ashes comprising:
a candlestick having:
a base portion having a horizontal bottom surface for resting on a support surface;
a support portion carried by the base and standing upwardly therefrom;
the base portion being shaped so as to converge upwardly and inwardly from a base band at the bottom surface to define a neck section narrower in width than the base band above the base band;
the support portion being located above the neck section and having a width less than that of the base band;
the support portion defining a horizontal upper surface and a vertical generally cylindrical bore of substantially constant diameter within the support portion extending to an opening in the upper surface;
the vertical bore being arranged to receive a candle projecting into the vertical bore and located by engagement with the vertical bore so as to stand vertically upwardly from the upper surface;
a receptacle in the candlestick with a filler opening for receiving the cremation ashes of a deceased person therein and a plug member for closing the filler opening.
According to a third aspect of the invention there is provided a method of memorializing a deceased person comprising:
providing a candlestick having a base for resting on a support surface, an upstanding support portion carried by the base with an upper surface and a vertical bore within the support portion defining an opening in the upper surface;
providing a receptacle in the candlestick with a filler opening and a plug member for closing the filler opening;
placing the cremation ashes of the deceased person in the receptacle and closing the filler opening with the plug member;
providing a candle;
projecting a lower portion of the candle into the vertical bore and locating the candle by engagement with the vertical bore so as to stand vertically upwardly from the upper surface;
and lighting the candle so that the presence of the ashes in the receptacle and the burning of the candle combine to provide a memorial of the deceased person.
Candle sticks are of course well known for supporting candles either as an attractive ornament or as a support for burning candles as an attractive illumination source.
However the candle stick of the present invention is modified to incorporate a receptacle for storing the cremation ashes. Receptacles for storing cremation ashes are also of course well known but the present invention is more than merely an aggregation of such components since the mounting of the receptacle for the cremation ashes within the candlestick itself provides an enhanced memorial effect when burning the candle mounted in the candle stick. In this way the cremation ashes of the departed loved one can be stored in a suitable attractive container. But in addition the burning of the candle which is often used in itself as a spiritual experience enhances the memorial effect since the spiritual experience of the burning of the candle is associated with the memorial of the storage of the cremation ashes. The candle can therefore be burned at suitable occasions for example as an anniversary memorial providing the combination or synergistic effect of the memorial of the cremation ashes with the spiritual effect of the burning of the candle.
One embodiment of the invention will now be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a cross sectional view through a storage and memorial device according to the present invention.
In the drawings like characters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the different figures.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The device of the present invention comprises a candlestick generally indicated at 10 with a base portion having a horizontal bottom surface 11 for resting upon a suitable support surface with the candlestick defining a support portion 12 standing vertically upwardly from the horizontal base surface 11. The base portion generally indicated at 30 includes a base band 31 standing upwardly from the bottom surface 11.
Above the base band, the base portion converges upwardly and inwardly as indicated at 32 to form a generally frusto conical portion. The frusto conical portion converges inwardly to a neck portion 33 which is cylindrical. The neck portion is thus narrower in diameter or width than the base band.
Above the neck portion is provided a raised rib 34 which separates the neck portion 33 from the generally cylindrical support portion 12. The support portion 12 also has a width or diameter less than that of the band portion 31. Thus the candlestick converges generally inwardly with a wider base.
providing a receptacle in the candlestick with a filler opening and a plug member for closing the filler opening;
placing the cremation ashes of the deceased person in the receptacle and closing the filler opening with the plug member;
providing a candle;
projecting a lower portion of the candle into the vertical bore and locating the candle by engagement with the vertical bore so as to stand vertically upwardly from the upper surface;
and lighting the candle so that the presence of the ashes in the receptacle and the burning of the candle combine to provide a memorial of the deceased person.
Candle sticks are of course well known for supporting candles either as an attractive ornament or as a support for burning candles as an attractive illumination source.
However the candle stick of the present invention is modified to incorporate a receptacle for storing the cremation ashes. Receptacles for storing cremation ashes are also of course well known but the present invention is more than merely an aggregation of such components since the mounting of the receptacle for the cremation ashes within the candlestick itself provides an enhanced memorial effect when burning the candle mounted in the candle stick. In this way the cremation ashes of the departed loved one can be stored in a suitable attractive container. But in addition the burning of the candle which is often used in itself as a spiritual experience enhances the memorial effect since the spiritual experience of the burning of the candle is associated with the memorial of the storage of the cremation ashes. The candle can therefore be burned at suitable occasions for example as an anniversary memorial providing the combination or synergistic effect of the memorial of the cremation ashes with the spiritual effect of the burning of the candle.
One embodiment of the invention will now be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a cross sectional view through a storage and memorial device according to the present invention.
In the drawings like characters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the different figures.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The device of the present invention comprises a candlestick generally indicated at 10 with a base portion having a horizontal bottom surface 11 for resting upon a suitable support surface with the candlestick defining a support portion 12 standing vertically upwardly from the horizontal base surface 11. The base portion generally indicated at 30 includes a base band 31 standing upwardly from the bottom surface 11.
Above the base band, the base portion converges upwardly and inwardly as indicated at 32 to form a generally frusto conical portion. The frusto conical portion converges inwardly to a neck portion 33 which is cylindrical. The neck portion is thus narrower in diameter or width than the base band.
Above the neck portion is provided a raised rib 34 which separates the neck portion 33 from the generally cylindrical support portion 12. The support portion 12 also has a width or diameter less than that of the band portion 31. Thus the candlestick converges generally inwardly with a wider base.
_ 2148524 The candlestick is generally closed in its interior and when turned from wood is generally solid apart from the openings described hereinafter.
The support member includes an upper surface 13 with a circular opening 14 connecting with a hollow bore 15 within the support member. The vertical bore 15 receives a candle 16 standing vertically upwardly for burning of a wick 17 in conventional manner. At the base of the bore 15 which is normally a blind bore having a flat base 18, there is provided a counter bore 19 of slightly smaller diameter than the bore 15 and extending downwardly therefrom to a position further into the support member towards the base surface 11. The counter bore 19 defines a receptacle with a base 20 and a circular opening 21 in the base 18 of the bore 15. The circular opening 21 is closed by a plug 22 which is engaged into the receptacle and thus forms a further base surface for the bottom of the vertical bore 15. The receptacle 19 with the plug 22 thus forms a container for cremation ashes 23.
The cylindrical bore is shaped so that it closely surrounds the bottom portion of the candle so as to hold the candle vertical. There is therefore little or no space surrounding the candle inside the cylindrical bore so that the candle is supported substantially along the full length of that portion of the candle which is retained within the bore. The outside surface of the support portion at the bore is also generally cylindrical so as to closely surround the outside of the bore leaving a relatively thin wall of the support portion surrounding the bore.
It will be appreciated that the dimension of the receptacle 19 is not sufficient to receive the full quantity of cremation ashes which are normally supplied from a cremation. However the small receptacle 19 can be used to store some of the cremation ashes and thus act as a memorial for those cremation ashes. In addition when the candle is burned, the h s 2148524 spiritual effect of the burning of the candle combines with the memorial effect of the receptacle to provide an enhanced memorial for the departed loved one.
Since various modifications can be made in my invention as herein above described, and many apparently widely different embodiments of same made within the spirit and scope of the claims without departing from such spirit and scope, it is intended that all matter contained in the accompanying specification shall be interpreted as illustrative only and not in a limiting sense.
The support member includes an upper surface 13 with a circular opening 14 connecting with a hollow bore 15 within the support member. The vertical bore 15 receives a candle 16 standing vertically upwardly for burning of a wick 17 in conventional manner. At the base of the bore 15 which is normally a blind bore having a flat base 18, there is provided a counter bore 19 of slightly smaller diameter than the bore 15 and extending downwardly therefrom to a position further into the support member towards the base surface 11. The counter bore 19 defines a receptacle with a base 20 and a circular opening 21 in the base 18 of the bore 15. The circular opening 21 is closed by a plug 22 which is engaged into the receptacle and thus forms a further base surface for the bottom of the vertical bore 15. The receptacle 19 with the plug 22 thus forms a container for cremation ashes 23.
The cylindrical bore is shaped so that it closely surrounds the bottom portion of the candle so as to hold the candle vertical. There is therefore little or no space surrounding the candle inside the cylindrical bore so that the candle is supported substantially along the full length of that portion of the candle which is retained within the bore. The outside surface of the support portion at the bore is also generally cylindrical so as to closely surround the outside of the bore leaving a relatively thin wall of the support portion surrounding the bore.
It will be appreciated that the dimension of the receptacle 19 is not sufficient to receive the full quantity of cremation ashes which are normally supplied from a cremation. However the small receptacle 19 can be used to store some of the cremation ashes and thus act as a memorial for those cremation ashes. In addition when the candle is burned, the h s 2148524 spiritual effect of the burning of the candle combines with the memorial effect of the receptacle to provide an enhanced memorial for the departed loved one.
Since various modifications can be made in my invention as herein above described, and many apparently widely different embodiments of same made within the spirit and scope of the claims without departing from such spirit and scope, it is intended that all matter contained in the accompanying specification shall be interpreted as illustrative only and not in a limiting sense.
Claims (6)
1. A storage and memorial device for cremation ashes comprising a candlestick having a base for resting on a support surface, an upstanding support portion carried by the base with an upper surface and a vertical bore within the support portion defining an opening in the upper surface, the vertical bore being arranged to receive a candle projecting into the vertical bore and located by engagement with the vertical bore so as to stand vertically upwardly from the upper surface, a receptacle in the candlestick with a filler opening for receiving the cremation ashes of a deceased person therein and a plug member for closing the filler opening.
2. The device according to Claim 1 wherein the receptacle is provided as a counter bore at a base of the vertical bore.
3. A storage and memorial device for cremation ashes comprising:
a candlestick having:
a base portion having a horizontal bottom surface for resting on a support surface;
a support portion carried by the base and standing upwardly therefrom;
the base portion being shaped so as to converge upwardly and inwardly from a base band at the bottom surface to define a neck section narrower in width than the base band above the base band;
the support portion being located above the neck section and having a width less than that of the base band;
the support portion defining a horizontal upper surface and a vertical generally cylindrical bore of substantially constant diameter within the support portion extending to an opening in the upper surface;
the vertical bore being arranged to receive a candle projecting into the vertical bore and located by engagement with the vertical bore so as to stand vertically upwardly from the upper surface;
a receptacle in the candlestick with a filler opening for receiving the cremation ashes of a deceased person therein and a plug member for closing the filler opening.
a candlestick having:
a base portion having a horizontal bottom surface for resting on a support surface;
a support portion carried by the base and standing upwardly therefrom;
the base portion being shaped so as to converge upwardly and inwardly from a base band at the bottom surface to define a neck section narrower in width than the base band above the base band;
the support portion being located above the neck section and having a width less than that of the base band;
the support portion defining a horizontal upper surface and a vertical generally cylindrical bore of substantially constant diameter within the support portion extending to an opening in the upper surface;
the vertical bore being arranged to receive a candle projecting into the vertical bore and located by engagement with the vertical bore so as to stand vertically upwardly from the upper surface;
a receptacle in the candlestick with a filler opening for receiving the cremation ashes of a deceased person therein and a plug member for closing the filler opening.
4. The device according to Claim 3 wherein the receptacle is provided as a counter bore at a base of the vertical bore which is smaller in diameter than the vertical bore and provided with a plug at a top of the counter bore underneath the position where the candle is normally located.
5. A method of memorializing a deceased person comprising:
providing a candlestick having a base for resting on a support surface, an upstanding support portion carried by the base with an upper surface and a vertical bore within the support portion defining an opening in the upper surface;
providing a receptacle in the candlestick with a filler opening and a plug member for closing the filler opening;
placing the cremation ashes of the deceased person in the receptacle and closing the filler opening with the plug member;
providing a candle;
projecting a lower portion of the candle into the vertical bore and locating the candle by engagement with the vertical bore so as to stand vertically upwardly from the upper surface;
and lighting the candle so that the presence of the ashes in the receptacle and the burning of the candle combine to provide a memorial of the deceased person.
providing a candlestick having a base for resting on a support surface, an upstanding support portion carried by the base with an upper surface and a vertical bore within the support portion defining an opening in the upper surface;
providing a receptacle in the candlestick with a filler opening and a plug member for closing the filler opening;
placing the cremation ashes of the deceased person in the receptacle and closing the filler opening with the plug member;
providing a candle;
projecting a lower portion of the candle into the vertical bore and locating the candle by engagement with the vertical bore so as to stand vertically upwardly from the upper surface;
and lighting the candle so that the presence of the ashes in the receptacle and the burning of the candle combine to provide a memorial of the deceased person.
6. The method according to Claim 5 wherein the receptacle is provided as a counter bore at a base of the vertical bore.
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| CA 2148524 CA2148524C (en) | 1995-05-03 | 1995-05-03 | Storage and memorial device for cremation ashes |
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| CA 2148524 CA2148524C (en) | 1995-05-03 | 1995-05-03 | Storage and memorial device for cremation ashes |
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| CA2148524A1 CA2148524A1 (en) | 1996-11-04 |
| CA2148524C true CA2148524C (en) | 1997-03-25 |
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