Une Belle Vie Memorial Urns LLC announced today the astoundingly high volume of consumer response and creative input they have received from their custom urns section of their website which allows for unique ways to remember your loved one.

The Denver-based online company has been bombarded with diverse requests for custom urns and has been working with several new artists to transform these ideas into artistic, creative and unique expressions that suit the needs of the inquiring clients.

“We are astonished by the amount of response this is getting. People are beginning to plan in advance because when you are mourning, it is very difficult to make these kinds of decisions. People need to know that they have choices,” said Melody Jamali, owner of Une Belle Vie Memorial Urns.

Custom urns can be anything from handmade sculptures to keepsake urns with a small amount of the ashes spun into a glass piece that compliment your household, displayed as wall art or something as simple as a paperweight.

“Cremation really allows for creativity,” said Melody. “Since there are no current regulations on exactly what an urn must be, there are unlimited possibilities. We have received requests for unique urns using motorcycle parts, bottle caps and biodegradable materials to truly reflect a loved one’s personality.”

Cremation has been rising in popularity. According to The Cremation Association of North America, more than one-third of Americans chose cremation in 2009. This trend can be attributed to the high cost of a funeral, the comparatively low cost of cremation, environmental space concerns and the growing acceptance of cremation in most religions.

About Une Belle Vie
Une Belle Vie Memorial Urns is a Denver, Colorado-based company focusing on providing a supportive and informed experience whether families are planning for the future or coping with the passing of a loved one. Their online community and urn store offer artisan-crafted, decorative cremation urns in a variety of materials designed to celebrate life, personality and offer fitting memorials for those we love. Visit their community of caring online via Facebook and their continuously updated library of educational articles at their cremation blog.

Alla Lisovetsky has received the recognition of Stanford Who’s Who due to her extraordinary effort in the Funeral Services Industry. As President of Lisovetsky Memorial Home, as well as throughout her impressive 16 years in the industry, Alla has consistently displayed the passion, dedication and diligence required to be among the best.

Alla was born in Ukraine. She began her professional career in 1994 working in a funeral home. She founded Lisovetsky Memorial Home in 2008 for the purpose of serving the funeral service needs of the Russian community.

During her educational career, Alla earned a Master’s Degree in Economics while studying in Ukraine in 2001. She also attained an Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science from Nassau Community College as well as a Funeral Director’s License.

Alla is a Board Member of the Association of WWII Veterans from the Former Soviet Union and a member of the Russian American Association of Disabled People. She is a supporter of the National Republican Congressional Committee, New York State Assembly and New York City Council.

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About Stanford Who’s Who
Stanford Who’s Who empowers executives, professionals and entrepreneurs around the world. Our mission is to recognize successful individuals in multiple industries by providing a forum for networking, consulting, exposure and credibility to broadening one’s future success. Realizing the power of forming business and professional relationships, we have created numerous resources that our members use for a multitude of reasons. With access to thousands of professional biographies of individuals in over 100 different industries, our members utilize our database to recruit others, to announce their career accomplishments, and for lasting, valuable relationships that extend beyond our membership program.

On October 26, 2009, Long Island Funeral Home, The Branch Funeral Home, was honored by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) with the 2009 Pursuit of Excellence Award during its International Convention & Expo in Boston, Mass. Only 167 firms, nationwide and abroad, received this prestigious recognition for adhering to strict ethical and professional standards and for providing unsurpassed service to families and communities, placing The Branch Funeral Home among an elite group of funeral service professionals.

To achieve the Pursuit of Excellence Award, NFDA-member funeral homes must demonstrate proficiency in key areas of the funeral service profession by fulfilling a set number of criteria in six categories of achievement. Participants must show their commitment to: Complying with state and federal regulations; providing ongoing education and professional development opportunities for staff; offering outstanding programs and resources to bereaved families; maintaining an active level of involvement within the community; participating and actively serving in the funeral service profession; and promoting funeral home services through a variety of marketing, advertising and public relations programs.

“The needs of families are constantly evolving; they expect services that extend beyond a funeral or memorial service,” said NFDA Chief Executive Officer Christine Pepper, CAE. “The Pursuit of Excellence program provides award recipients with a unique opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to offering innovative programs and services that have a profound impact on those they serve.”

“It is an honor to be recognized for our efforts to provide a level of service second to none,” said the John Vigliante. “We will display the award proudly in our home as a reminder of the confidence and trust the community has placed in us.”

NFDA is the world’s leading funeral service association, serving 19,000 individual members who represent more than 10,200 funeral homes in the United States and internationally. From its headquarters in Brookfield, Wis., and its Advocacy office in Washington, D.C., NFDA informs, educates and advocates to help members enhance the quality of service they provide to families.

Branch Funeral Home
190 E. Main St. Smithtown, N.Y. 11787
631-724-9500
http://www.branchfh.com