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Passages international offers new scattering tube Designs

Biodegradable tubes are designed to be used for scattering and then recycled

Albuquerque, New Mexico - Passages International is updating their popular Scattering Tube line with seven new designs: Coral Reef, Lighthouse, Lotus, Mass Ascension, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pride, and Wild Horses. All seven new designs are available in the standard Adult (200 cubic inch) and Mini (20 cubic inch) sizes. This brings the total number of Passages Scattering Tube designs available to 25, allowing families to select a design that represents the life they lived and a sentimentally significant location to be scattered.

"Data shows that over 40% of families intend to scatter their loved one’s remains, and funeral homes that offer a comprehensive selection of easy-to-use, affordable, and attractive scattering options will emerge as market leaders," said Darren Crouch, President of Passages International. “This variety will enable families to create meaningful and healing experiences to honor a loved one while also respecting the environment."

Each Scattering Tube includes a unique GEO-code, which lets families create an online memorial for their loved one and pin their final resting place on our Memorial Map. The memorial can be shared with friends and family, and the GeoTag code can be used to register and assist with returning to the exact location of the scattering.

Scattering Tubes are made from recycled paper and are biodegradable if buried, but are designed to be used for scattering and then recycled. The tubes feature a secure tab-locking system to ensure that the remains are contained properly until scattering.

Passages International introduced the first Scattering Tubes to the US market over 15 years ago, and continues to offer the largest selection of designs and the highest quality tubes available.

All new Scattering Tube designs, in both sizes, are available now and can be ordered directly from Passages International. For more information about Scattering Tubes or any of Passages International's other eco-friendly funeral products, visit www.passagesinternational.com.

Passages International, Inc., headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been leading the green sector of the funeral industry since 1999, with the largest selection of innovative environmentally-friendly urns, scattering tubes, caskets, cremation containers and various memorial products. For more information on Passages products visit www. passagesinternational.com.