Viva Partnerships

Aaron is a born and raised Hudsonite. He graduated from Hudson High School in 2000, and really, never left. He attended a “few” area colleges before graduating from University of Northwestern St. Paul (fancy title we know) with degrees in Biblical Studies and Theology. He and his wife Emily (also a local girl) deeply love and are sold out to the Hudson community and founded HILLCITY in 2013 with a group of 10 others. Aaron might not be your typical pastor. Sure, he has a beard and tattoos (basically requirements now), but he also believes strongly in things like laughing in church, sharing his faults, and even a hint of sarcasm now and then. He believes that asking questions and struggling through doubts is what having faith and following Jesus is all about. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his kids, coaching, riding his bikes, mowing his lawn, and watching and playing sports (although often not well). Reach out, he really would love to hear from you!

HILLCITY Church
403 St Croix St
Hudson, WI 54016

715.972.3387
aaron@hillcityhudson.org

Hello!
My name is Erin,
I have been a freelance artist for about 10 years. I have a passion for creating functional art pieces that can be used and displayed around the home. My journey into making memory pieces began after the loss of my grandmother. I crafted a trinket container from a porcelain piece that used to be in her china hutch. I decorated the top of the container with jewelry she used to wear and incorporated other found objects that reminded me of her. The process of creating that piece was very healing, and having it in my home brought me comfort. When my husband lost his grandfather, who had been like a father to him, I was asked if I could do anything with his collection of Lion’s Club pins, blood donation pins, fishing lures, and other trinkets. I transformed a nice cigar box into a meaningful keepsake, incorporating those items. I added elements that told his story, such as train tracks, railroad keys, sports team colors, and even stamped the box with the phrase he often replied with when asked how he was: “Fine & Fun to Be With.” When the family saw the box, they were tearfully delighted, and I went on to create more boxes from the remaining items to gift to the other grandsons. These boxes are not just beautiful keepsakes; they are used daily and represent a very special person who is deeply missed. I truly enjoy learning about the stories behind each custom piece I create. My
aim is to capture the important details in a beautiful way that represents the life of your loved one. I look forward to the opportunity to create something special for you.

Radiant Light
715-222-9236
radiant540l6@gmail.com

Transform ashes into shotgun cartridges for a final hunt  

Planning a loved one’s final arrangements can be a challenging responsibility, one you want to do with care and consideration.  Allow Holy Smoke to help you create a tribute to your outdoors person like no other.  All ash is placed in the shot cup or the bullet for rifles and pistols.  All ammunition produced by Holy Smoke are boxed and sealed with reverence  and care. We provide compassionate, personal service, exceptional quality and a truly unique memorial.  Let us help you take your loved one on one more hunt or one more round of clays.

Holy Smoke
(251) 232-4414
tholmes@myholysmoke.com

What We Do

We create uniquely beautiful memorial art.

We were founded with the guiding principle of providing beautiful artistry to the families of those who lost a loved one.

We offer a wide assortment of handmade cremation jewelry and cremation glass art made by artists who believe in healing through art.

Each Spirit Piece is made specifically for you with love and respect and is infused with the ashes of your loved ones to create a lasting beautiful memory through the generations.

hello@spiritpieces.com
512-886-2029
www.spiritpieces.com/viva