Creating a Cremation Memorial for a Departed Loved One

Whenever we lose a loved one that is close to us, one of the inevitable questions that arise is what to do with the remains. Lately, cremation memorials have become a popular alternative to traditional memorials. There are many reasons that more and more people are turning away from the typical casket and cemetery burial.

It is certainly not something we want to think about in relation to the passing of a friend or family member, but the truth is that cemeteries are becoming more and more expensive and less and less practical. They take up tremendous amounts of land and require the people to often travel a great distance to visit the memorial site.

Cremation memorials, on the other hand, can be a far more personalized and creative way to remember a special person, or even pet. A memorial that you create using a one of a kind decorative cremation urn as the centerpiece can be truly beautiful, and designed to more personally reflect the life you are celebrating. A funeral urn created in a style or fashion, or using materials that were pleasant to the person being memorialized would be incredibly appropriate as the centerpiece of any memorial site.

A small alter dedicated to the memory of the departed can be erected inside the home, with the remains enshrined inside a beautiful, handmade cremation urn. Indoor memorials offer the most versatility, since you need not worry about weather and the elements. A glass cremation urn, wood cremation urn or ceramic cremation urn are all appropriate materials for indoor shrines.

Indoor cremation memorials also offer the opportunity to place other memorial objects and keepsakes around the decorative art urns. Photographs, possessions and trinkets belonging to the honored person are great items to place here. Memorial textile art, such as a custom made memorial quilt can be made in the departed’s honor, and displayed on a wall behind the shrine. A piece of memorial jewelry, or hand made memorial books and text in an album are also great additions to a cremation memorial.

If you want to create a special place outdoors, you can be just as creative, but you will need to use a metal cremation urn or stone cremation urn to survive the sun and rain. Things like photographs or delicate items may need to be sealed or protected somehow. A nice outdoor memorial can be a very special place, and can also be more easily accessible to others friends and family who may want to visit with the departed.

Another benefit of cremation memorials over traditional casket and cemetery burials is that the remains of the loved one can be divided amongst many smaller companion urns, custom designed to match the primary funeral urn. Family and friends who would like to erect their own personal memorials can do so, and have the person they loved and respected so much nearby them always.

There are many resources for finding beautiful memorial objects. However, you should always be sure you are dealing with a reputable company such as Shine On Brightly. The artisans that they deal with are carefully screened, so you can be sure they are some of the most skilled craftsmen and craftswomen in their respective fields. Also, the artists that Shine On Brightly selects understand the importance and significance of the memorial objects they are crafting, and truly believe in the power of their art to help others show their love for a departed loved one.