Indoor Cremation Memorials

When a loved one passes away who was close to us, we may often be left with the unfortunate task of making the arrangements for a funeral. This difficult task is often made easier when arrangements and decisions are made ahead of time, so the wishes of the departed are known in advance, and can be carried out in the manner of their choosing. Many options for the loved ones remains are available to us these days, and lately, cremation memorials have become a popular alternative to traditional casket burials. 25% of Americans are now choosing cremation over traditional cemetery burials.

Although it is a very difficult thing to have to think about at the time of the passing of a friend or family member, but the unfortunate truth is that cemeteries are becoming increasingly more expensive, and as land becomes rarer and more valuable, they are less and less practical. They use up a tremendous amount of space, require constant care and maintenance and cause friends and family to travel sometimes a great distance to visit the grave of a loved one.

One benefit of cremation memorials that many folks take advantage of, is the opportunity to divide the cremated remains up amongst many smaller companion decorative urns, custom designed to match the primary funeral urn. Family and friends who would like to make their own private cremation memorials can do so, and have the person they loved so much with them always.

A small shrine dedicated to celebrating the life of the departed can be constructed in the home, with the remains enshrined inside a one of a kind handmade funeral urn. Indoor memorials offer the most versatility, since you need not worry about rain, snow, sun or the elements. A glass cremation urn, wood cremation urn or ceramic cremation urn, as well as sturdier materials such as stone and metal are all appropriate materials for indoor shrines.

Creating an indoor cremation memorial also offers the chance to set other memorial objects and personal keepsakes around the art urn centerpiece. Photographs, possessions and trinkets that belonged to the honored friend or family member are appropriate items to place here. Textile memorial art, such as a custom made memorial quilt can be created in the loved one’s honor in many sizes. Larger quilts can be displayed on a wall behind the shrine, and smaller quilted squares can but put out in an album or displayed next to the decorative cremation urn. A piece of memorial jewelry, or a hand made memorial book or album are also great items to include in or around a cremation memorial.

There are many resources for finding beautiful memorial objects, both online and in traditional shops. Always be sure you are buying from a reputable company such as Shine On Brightly. The western North Carolina artisans that they deal with are carefully screened, so you can be sure they are some of the most skilled artists in their fields. Also, the artists that Shine On Brightly selects understand the significance of the sacred memorial objects they are creating.

A tastefully arranged cremation memorial can be a far more personalized and beautiful way to celebrate the life of a special person, or even a special animal friend. An indoor or outdoor cremation memorial using a one of a kind cremation urn or decorative funeral urn as the centerpiece can be truly lovely. A custom made art urn can be created in a style and using materials that are personalized to reflect something about the person being memorialized.