SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased. The unusual ‘cremorials’ are tributes to lost loved ones created using cremated ashes. These macabre keepsakes are being offered as an alternative to more traditional forms of remembering the dead. Swedish funeral company Miraj have been offering the service for eight years and produce diamonds from ashes in a variety of colours and shapes for a price between £2,360 and £15,750.
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
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DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
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Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .