Funeral Homes and Memorial Jewelry

Michael Bernardo • May 27, 2019

Losing a loved one is always hard, especially since you can’t keep them close to you. However, thanks to memorial jewelry, you can keep your lost loved one close long after you leave the funeral home in Palisade, CO.

Though it might sound odd at first, memorial jewelry is a great way to memorialize a lost loved one. What is memorial jewelry? It comes in many forms, from necklaces and rings to lockets, pendants and bracelets, but every form is a special reminder of the deceased.

Once a body is cremated, the family sends the remains to a jeweler. The remains, consisting of minerals like calcium phosphates, are combined with molten glass gold, silver, platinum or other materials using special encasement methods to mold the remains and the metals together with the objective being to display the cremated remains.

Since every person’s chemical makeup is slightly different, every piece of memorial jewelry will have a slightly different chemical reaction and resulting appearance. In other words, every memorial jewelry item will be as unique as the person it represents. Some families also choose to include items like hair or dried flowers in the piece for even more uniqueness.

If you’re considering memorial jewelry for your lost loved one, there are a few things you should keep in mind:

  • Material – Though you can have memorial jewelry in almost any material, you should think about how and how often you’re going to wear it, as some materials are more durable than others. For example, if you’re making a ring that you’re only going to wear on special occasions, resin is fine. However, if you want to wear the ring on a daily basis, you need a stronger material like silver.
  • Style – You should choose memorial jewelry in a style that you will actually wear. If you don’t like big pendants, maybe choose a small bracelet or locket. Be sure that you choose a style that fits your comfort level.
  • The Deceased – Also keep in mind how the deceased would want to be memorialized. Think about his or her styles, preferences, and even interests for inspiration. How do you think you could best memorialize your lost loved one?

Memorial jewelry is just one of the many options you have when it comes to memorialization of lost loved one. If its not your style, you can always choose a more traditional method like a cremation urn, scattering, burial, or headstone. It won’t matter what you choose as long as the choice comes from a place of respect and love for the deceased.

If you want to learn more about memorial jewelry, or other Palisade, CO funeral home services, Brown’s Cremation & Funeral Service can help. Please feel free to stop by and visit us at 904 N 7th St Grand Junction, CO 81501, or give us a call at (970) 255-8888 to learn more about what we can do for you.

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