Cremation Memorials

A memorial, by a definition, is an object that pays tribute to the memory of a life. In the case of cremation memorials, there are many ways in which this can be achieved. There are cremation urns that serve as a container for ashes. Cremation jewellery can contain a small amount of ash in a small compartment or locket, much like the morning jewellery of the Victorian Age. There are also sculptures that can contain ashes or memorial glass. This article will explore some of the many options that are available today.

More people are choosing cremation for their end of life preference than ever before in the US and many parts of the world. Some of the reasons for this surge include: economic factors, environmental concerns, and transience of today's society. Cremation is generally less expensive than the traditional practice of embalming and casket burial. Environmental concerns point to the amount of available land that is becoming increasingly sparse. Many people re-locate throughout their lives for employment or quality of life issues.

Cremation Urn

There is an overwhelming amount of online companies that deal with a cremation urn for sale. While it's wonderful to have access to so many options, the choices for containment of the ashes can be overwhelming. Ashes are transferred from the funeral home or crematorium to the family in a plastic bag that is placed in a cardboard box. When economically feasible, most families opt to purchase something special to replace the temporary container.

When shopping for a permanent home for your loved one's ashes, we suggest that you think about your intentions for the ashes. Many times, especially when someone suffers a terminal illness, his or her wishes are shared with family or friends. However, this is not always the case, and survivors are often left with guesswork. If this is the case, we advise you to think about your loved one, his/her personality traits, favourite places, and personal beliefs. Did your loved one enjoy the outdoors? What were his/her hobbies? Did he/she follow protocol, or was he/she more individualistic? These answers can help with the decision about how to deal with the ashes.

Cremation Jewellery

Ashes can be integrated into pendants, to be worn as cremation jewellery. Due to their popularity, there are many styles available, including traditional pendants, metal chamber pendants, and colourful dichroic glass pendants, bracelets and brooches (pins). The important feature of cremation jewellery is that you can carry the memento or your loved one with you at all times. These pieces are also available using hair or earth from a burial plot if the wearer is not comfortable wearing jewellery that contains ashes.

These are just some of the options that are available as cremation memorials today. It is advisable to be as clear and specific as possible when searching the internet for any of these products. The plethora of choices can render this search overwhelming. However, if you are clear about your preferences, you can eliminate a lot of aimless searching, and you will find the perfect memorial.

Cremation urn

Cremation Arns

Many people have definite opinions about cremation urns. Some people half-jokingly ask to be saved in a coffee can. Others love beautiful objects and might request something that is artful and attractive. There are lovers of nature who love all things wood. Arns is available in a variety of sizes, materials, styles, and designs. Remember that you are never obliged to make your decision immediately, or at the funeral home or crematorium. You may request your funeral director to help you find something other than those in their display room. If that's not an option, it's perfectly acceptable to keep the remains in the temporary container until you find just the right urn.

In order to expedite your search, it's really a good idea to spend a little time in reflection about the personality of your loved one. While there are urns with sports logos for an avid sports fan, you wouldn't necessarily select something like that for an elderly woman who spent many years in the garden. On the other hand, an urn with a university insignia might be the perfect choice for a proud alumnus. In other words, try to match the unique characteristics of your loved one with an urn that reflects those traits.

You can specify your online search by using descriptive words, such as: "wooden cremation urn," or "purple glass cremation urn." The advantage of the boundless supply of internet urn companies is that you really do have a choice. Continue your search until you find the perfect piece that reflects the spirit of your loved one.

Did you know that cremation urns are available in ceramic, metal, wood, glass, biodegradable materials, and more? Colour is also a consideration. It's a simple, yet wonderful way to personalize an urn. A cheerful, outgoing person would be well represented by a bright-coloured yarn, while a more demure personality might be honoured with soft and lovely colours.