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.
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .