Current Burial Urns Inventory

[Raymond]

Hello, everyone. Let me give you an update on the current Veterans burial urn and medallion inventory.
Old large urns - 10 on hand with 1 having a Navy medallion already inserted
New burial urns 46 on hand - Salisbury Cemetery 5 urns on hand - Western Carolina 12 urns on hand - Coastal Carolina zero on hand needs 4 - Sandhills Cemetery zero on hand needs 4 - Eastern Carolina 6 large, 4 small on hand
Medallions on hand (to distribute) NCWW medallion 73; US Air Force 15; US Army 35; US Coast Guard 8; USMC 10; US Navy 12.

I recently was contacted by the NC Veterans Cemeteries Program Manager, David Brown. He stated he was going to direct each cemetery supervisor to get in touch with me and for them to make arrangements to take delivery of urns and medallions. This direction got me in touch with Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery manager who told me that in 2022 their location set a new record of 100 internments - 50 USMC, 24 Army, 14 Navy, 10 USAF and 2 USCG.

If this demand is to continue into 2023 - we do not have enough urns nor medallions on hand to meet that locations demand let alone the others.

ScottM is working to find the digitized medallions so that we can find another supplier to make us a new supply.

Until I hear back from the other 2 cemeteries (Sandhills and Eastern Carolina), I won't know their need for this upcoming year.

 

[waitup]

I might have a buddy in Wake Forest with a laser that can do the medallions.

 

[Berta]

I have a question, is this for any and all veterans, or just poor Or homeless vets?

 

[Raymond]

I have a question, is this for any and all veterans, or just poor Or homeless vets?

These are for any Veteran that needs one; priority is given to the NC Veteran Cemeteries, than National Cemeteries in NC, than to any Veteran that needs one (this includes the family of a Veteran who has passed away).

 

[Dnorris1369]

Is it possible to get more information on this? Is this a service you provide? Is this volunteer based.? Is there any help needed.


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[Raymond]

Is it possible to get more information on this? Is this a service you provide? Is this volunteer based.? Is there any help needed.


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Dustin, this program started back in 2015 with sawman101 initiating this program. Since then, NCWW has gone through two different styles of urns with the current style limited to a 9" x 9" x 9" urn. We mount a medallion on the bottom lid that shows the urn is not for sale. We have had two different member make the medallions and a couple of workshops have brought many members together to build the urns that are stored by Klingspors Woodworking shop in HIckory, NC. The urns are then distributed to the Veterans cemeteries by Pony Express along with the necessary medallions so the the Veterans can be interred in a wooden box that shows respect instead to cardboard cartons that are normally provided by the crematoriums. When the need for more urns are required, a call goes out for volunteers to meet at a members shop and teams are put to work, marking, cutting, drilling, fitting and assembling the urns that are then readied for storage until needed.

 

[Jerry C]

Raymond, my wife has several wooden urns similar to the one in the photo...all are different, made of rosewood but looks like pine to me....well made from India. She also has some like the photo of the porcelain coated metal one...none are alike. Not sure how many we have but we could dig them out of storage if you think they are suitable.....No we are not prepping for a mass funeral There is a good reason we have them on hand.

 

[kserdar]

Let me know if you need some laser work. I have 3 lasers and many different software packages.

 

[mkepke]

Thanks for the update Raymond. If/when the program gets to the point of needing more urns made, just put out a call. I'm happy to construct stuff if I don't need to manage the program

-Mark

 

[pcooper]

When the need for more urns are required, a call goes out for volunteers to meet at a members shop and teams are put to work, marking, cutting, drilling, fitting and assembling the urns that are then readied for storage until needed.

Where are the materials sourced for the urns?

 

[Raymond]

Where are the materials sourced for the urns?

Phillip, the lumber was sourced from different suppliers when they were made. I was not involved with that operation. The medallions were also made from thin ply wood and provided either to the maker (think vetteman9956) or by the last maker (Berta's son). The last maker was paid by NCWW but we got a reduced price for everything.

 

[pcooper]

Phillip, the lumber was sourced from different suppliers when they were made. I was not involved with that operation. The medallions were also made from thin ply wood and provided either to the maker (think vetteman9956) or by the last maker (Berta's son). The last maker was paid by NCWW but we got a reduced price for everything.

I have two lasers and willing to try to create some of the medallions, and also could make the urns packs if I had some lumber to work with and a sample or plans for them. My free time to do them restricts being able to meet and work as a group, but willing to work as time allows in my shop.

 

[ScottM]

I have a couple 5x5 sheets of real (purchased before the embargo) 1/8" Baltic Birch that I will donate for the medallions if that helps.

 

[peteb301]

More than willing to assist in any way for the next build - my shop or any other.
Let's git er done.

 

[Berta]

I am waiting to hear back from my son about the files

 

[Dnorris1369]

I’m willing to help if need be. I have a small shop but pretty well equipped with cnc and laser. More than willing to assist in any way.


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[Berta]

I am waiting to hear back from my son about the files

Charlie does have the files.

 

[Mountain City Bill]

Hello, everyone. Let me give you an update on the current Veterans burial urn and medallion inventory.
Old large urns - 10 on hand with 1 having a Navy medallion already inserted
New burial urns 46 on hand - Salisbury Cemetery 5 urns on hand - Western Carolina 12 urns on hand - Coastal Carolina zero on hand needs 4 - Sandhills Cemetery zero on hand needs 4 - Eastern Carolina 6 large, 4 small on hand
Medallions on hand (to distribute) NCWW medallion 73; US Air Force 15; US Army 35; US Coast Guard 8; USMC 10; US Navy 12.

I recently was contacted by the NC Veterans Cemeteries Program Manager, David Brown. He stated he was going to direct each cemetery supervisor to get in touch with me and for them to make arrangements to take delivery of urns and medallions. This direction got me in touch with Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery manager who told me that in 2022 their location set a new record of 100 internments - 50 USMC, 24 Army, 14 Navy, 10 USAF and 2 USCG.

If this demand is to continue into 2023 - we do not have enough urns nor medallions on hand to meet that locations demand let alone the others.

ScottM is working to find the digitized medallions so that we can find another supplier to make us a new supply.

Until I hear back from the other 2 cemeteries (Sandhills and Eastern Carolina), I won't know their need for this upcoming year.

Thank you for the update.

 

[woodworkingshop.com]

Hi all,

What is the preferred way to finish these urns? Klingspor's Woodworking Shop may be able to help with some supplies?

Coleman

 

[Raymond]

Thank you, Coleman. Currently our inventory contain some finished and some are not finished. I did not participate in last build work shop at Phil Soper's shop so I am not too sure what was done in regards to finishing. When I take possession of the urns for distribution, if they are not finished - I apply a single coat of water-based satin urethane.