Memorializing Someone Special After Cremation

There are popular ways to memorialize a family member with cremation services in Charleston, IL and then there are ways that are a bit more unique. Generally, people have a cremation service, like a memorial service or a celebration of life, for their loved one. They might also have an ash scattering services. But you don’t have to stop there if you want to memorialize someone special after their death. Here are a few options. And, keep in mind that there are endless choices. If none of these fit the bill, contact the experts for more ideas.

Donate To A Charity

If your loved one had cancer, Alzheimer’s, or another ailment, perhaps a donation to a charity to support the cause for a cure would be something they would have appreciated. Take the money people send and send it to a cause that was special to their heart. Doing something nice like that in their name is a wonderful way to memorialize them with honor.

Wear Memorial Jewelry

While many families scatter ashes, you could keep some ashes as well and place them inside memorial jewelry. This jewelry is nice because you can get a variety of pieces that don’t look like you are wearing an urn. Plus, many different family members can have a little of your loved one with them. You could get a locket with a picture of your loved one, a pendant, a heart, or something else that you appreciate. You can keep the jewelry in a place of honor and wear it when you want to feel close to your loved one.

Memorial Art

If you have a family member who has some artistic talent, or you know a local artist you appreciate, you might be able to have them paint a portrait of your loved one or a scenic view they would like with some of the ashes mixed into the paint. Your loved one will be a part of the picture and the artwork can be a piece that is handed down throughout the generations.

Plant A Tree

Planting a tree in honor of your loved one is something that can help their memory to last for generations. You can place their ashes beneath it or simply plant the tree as a symbol of their love and their life. The tree could be something you watch grow for generations to come.

There are lots of other ways you can memorialize someone after cremation services in Charleston, IL and the professionals at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home Ltd have plenty of ideas and suggestions. When you call us and entrust your loved one to our care, we want to get to know you and, through you, also them. That way, we can offer ideas that might suit them. If you want to memorialize them, we’ll offer you suggestions that might feel right to you. Of course, you get to make the final decisions and we will support whatever you decide. We’re here to give you the compassion you need.