Time to ask the question I knew I'd never want to...
 
Where's the best place to get a "memory box" for Nikita's ashes?  We
don't own our home, and I couldn't bear the thought of burying her and
then having to leave her grave behind someday.  Our vet deals with a very
reputable place that does individual animal cremations, so we decided to
keep her ashes at least until we have a place to put them that we will
never leave.  Plus, we live on the shores of a lake, and residents on the
lakefront are "discouraged" from buring animals in their backyards which
are basically also the lakeshores.  Understandable, given the erosion the
lake dishes out every year!
 
I'd like to know where a good place is to get a box for her, and any
advice people might have.  I've looked at some websites; the boxes are
pricey but that's OK, I don't mind spending a little extra for her to have
a nice box.  Before I go ahead and order one though, I'm wondering if
there are "good" and "not so good" places, or perhaps there's someone on
the list that makes these?  I'm looking for one with a photo holder and
a place for a little plaque.
 
Thanks!
 
-Heather W. in Massachusetts
 Saying Goodbye to Nikita
 
ps - thanks to everyone who has sent emails, e-cards, and comforting
messages.  There are so many that I cannot even answer them all.  But
thank you.  Alexandra, your haiku you sent is going on Nikki's memory box
plaque.  I cried so hard when I read it, but it was perfect.  Thank you!
[Posted in FML issue 3749]