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By Nichole L. Torres • May 5, 2006 Originally published May 5, 2004

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A Fitting Memorial

What: Designerand manufacturer of decorative urn covers
Who: Mary Hickeyand Bob Wheeler of the Renaissance Urn Co.
Where: SanFrancisco
When: Started in2002

It's not easy for most people to talk about death oranything associated with it. But for Mary Hickey and Bob Wheeler,co-founders of the Renaissance Urn Co., it's all in a day'swork. These tech-industry veterans design and manufacture uniqueand modern urns and urn covers-aiming to personalize them and tooffer new options to grieving families and friends.

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