A Complete Guide to Custom Cremation Memorials
One way that people cope with loss is by finding ways to continue to hold their late Loved One near—this includes wearing Jewelry or having Keepsakes that hold cremated remains.
Keep reading to learn more about what cremation memorials are and how you can personalize one to help you cope with the loss of someone you love.
What is a Cremation Memorial?
A cremation memorial is a type of memento that honors the life of someone who has passed and holds a portion of their cremated remains. Because of their precious contents, cremation memorials are a uniquely personal and tangible way to continue to carry your late Loved One with you.
While Cremation Memorials most commonly hold the cremated remains of beloved family members or close friends, people can also honor the life of a late pet by keeping a portion of their ashes in Jewelry or Keepsakes.
How Cremation Memorials Work
It’s easy to create a cremation memorial that helps you remember someone you miss. To do so, simply:
1. Choose Your Favorite Memorial
The first step in customizing a cremation memorial is choosing the type that is the most meaningful to you. There are two main kinds of cremation memorials you can choose from:
- Jewelry: Necklaces are the most popular style of cremation Jewelry and are often worn to keep a late Loved One close to your heart.
- Keepsakes: Many people will choose to display cremation Keepsakes at home in places of honor, serving as a constant reminder of someone special.
The style of cremation memorial that’s right for you is up to personal preference and practicality. If you enjoy wearing Jewelry, consider an Urn Pendant. If you’d like a memorial that you can share with the entire family, a cremation Keepsake that you can display in a prominent place at home may be an appropriate choice.
2. Personalize It
Once you’ve decided which style of cremation memorial you’d like to have to honor your late family member, you can choose to make it even more meaningful with personal touches.
The most popular way to personalize a cremation memorial is by adding custom engraving. For example, most cremation memorials from Legacy Touch can be engraved with your Loved One’s fingerprint, handprint, footprint, or paw print along with an inscription of their name, monogram, or other phrase. You can also choose Birthstone and Symbolic Charms to add to cremation Jewelry to help you tell the story of your Loved One’s life.
The more personal you make your memorial, the more it will remind you of your Loved One.
3. Fill the Memorial with Cremated Remains
When you receive your memorial, the last thing you’ll need to do is fill it with your Loved One’s cremated remains. If you choose a Legacy Touch memorial, it will come with instructions for how to carefully transfer and secure the remains in your Jewelry or Keepsake.
Carry Your Loved One with You, Always
Our thoughts are with you as you navigate the loss of your Loved One. We hope that you can continue to feel their presence with you, and carry them in your heart always. If you’d like help personalizing a cremation memorial, please reach out to us. We’re here and ready to help in any way we can.
