Permanent Memorialization
The word memorial comes from the Latin memos which means mindful. A permanent memorial helps remind us of a lost loved one and keeps their memory alive in our hearts, permanently.
Memorialization means more than just buying and installing a memorial on a person’s grave. It is the acknowledgment and celebration of a life lived.
Many families find that having a permanent place or keepsake to remember their loved ones fills an important need in the healing process. Permanent memorialization provides a way for family and friends to reminisce and honor their loved ones forever. Memorials also serve to connect generations. Children can learn about their family history by visiting the resting place or receiving a treasured keepsake of grandparents or great-grandparents.
Urns
Urns are timeless receptacles that hold the cremated remains of a deceased person. They can come in countless designs and are made of various materials such as metal, wood, ceramic, marble, and even biodegradable elements suitable for an environmentally friendly return to nature. Urns can be purchased right away, or after some time, if decisions for permanent memorialization are not yet final.
Keepsakes and Jewelry
Memorial jewelry and keepsakes provide a unique way to hold a loved one in your thoughts. There are many options available from cremation jewelry that can hold a small portion of your loved one’s cremated remains, fingerprint jewelry, memorial rings, bracelets, necklaces, man-made diamonds created from cremated remains, and many more.
Headstones and Monuments
A headstone or marker, placed at the head of a grave, is traditionally found on Christian, Muslim, and Jewish burial sites, among others. Grave markers typically include engravings containing the deceased's name, date of birth, and date of death, along with a personal message, or sometimes a prayer, and serve as a record of a life lived. Historically, gravestones have been associated with status and position in the community.
Conventional grave markers are made of stone or metal and come in various shapes, sizes, and options.