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.
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .