Many consumers find comfort in creating a special memory of a loved one that has passed away and the memory can be in the form of a collage, a memorial or even a special photo that’s been framed and placed strategically in an area of the home. New and innovative jewelry has taken memorializing a step further and allows family members and friends to not only create a special memory but to keep that memory with them all the time. Cremation jewelry is available in a wide assortment of designs and materials and takes honoring the deceased to a new level.
What is Cremation Jewelry
Cremation jewelry
consists of a pendant, ring, bracelet or another type of accessory that has been crafted with a hollow interior. Depending on the jewelry urn chosen and the material from which it’s been made, the keepsake will hold approximately a pinch of the chosen remembrance. The tribute is then sealed inside the cremation jewelry by adding a drop of epoxy or adhesive to the threads of the stopper before twisting to close.
Choosing a remembrance
Families have a number of options when it comes to choosing the remembrance for the interior of the cremation keepsake. One of the most common remembrances is cremated ashes but consumers are in no way limited to just ashes. If the deceased was buried, some ground from the site of burial makes an apt and touching remembrance for the interior of the cremation jewelry. A few strands of hair or some ashes from a burned photo are other examples of small tributes that can be utilized to create a cremation charm in memorandum of a family member or friend that has passed.
There are different options to choose from for a remembrance for cremation jewelry such as:
- Cremated ashes
- Ground from the site of burial
- A few strands of hair
Customized urn pendants
Memorial jewelry is a versatile choice for consumers looking to create a personal memory in honor of a loved one that has died due in large part to the variety of materials at their disposal. Sterling silver, gold vermeil and 14 karat gold are a sampling of the metals that urn pendants are crafted from in addition to glass, crystal and wood. Adding engraved text to the surface of the remembrance keepsake gives families the option of customizing their selection if they choose.
Families and friends can select cremation jewelry as a personal and customized reflection of their love and devotion to the deceased. Pendants, ring, bracelets and even keychains can be filled with a chosen tribute such as cremated ashes or ground from the burial site and sealed inside the keepsake. The wide assortment of materials and personalization options gives family members the versatility to create a remembrance that is unique and individual.