Permanent Memorialization Options After Cremation

One reason families plan cremation services in Dunbar, WV is that they know they’ll have a lot of options to honor their deceased loved ones after the body dispositions are completed.

What follows is a look at permanent memorialization options you might want to pursue following the cremation of a family member.

Burial

When most people think of burial after a final service, they imagine a casket being lowered into the ground and covered up with earth. But it’s possible to bury an urn as well. So if you’ve always believed that the only option for an urn is a spot on the fireplace mantel, think again. You can bury the urn at a cemetery, for instance. Many cemeteries have special sections reserved for cremation urns. These places, known as urn gardens, provide special areas to bury urns. Once you select the final resting place, you and yours will be able to return to visit the site.

Another option is to bury the urn on private property. If you want to bury the urn that houses the ashes of someone who had been close to you in this life, then why not do it on your property? Perhaps they had loved to seek shade under a specific tree in the backyard. You might want to bury the urn close to that tree. It’s also possible that they had loved to grow flowers on your property. You can bury the urn near or in the flower garden to honor their memory.

Cremation Jewelry

Another option for a permanent memorialization is cremation jewelry. Also known as memorial jewelry, cremation jewelry looks just like real jewelry because it is real jewelry. The primary difference is that cremation jewelry is designed to hold cremation ashes. In this way, cremation jewelry is like a miniature urn since it has an internal compartment where the ashes can be placed. It is discreet because no one will know it’s cremation jewelry unless you tell them. Whether you like rings, watches, or some other type of jewelry, you can get cremation jewelry that will honor your deceased loved one in a special way. Whatever you choose will also be something you can take with you wherever you go. Its value won’t only be financial – since quality jewelry obviously has value – but also sentimental.

Memorial Bench

Yet another permanent memorialization option is something like a memorial bench. You can get a special bench that has a compartment where some of the ashes of your loved one can be placed. You can get such a bench and place it on your property. If your deceased loved one had enjoyed spending time outdoors reading, eating, or just chatting, then a memorial bench can be a nice touch. It will serve a useful purpose, and it will honor your deceased loved one.

We’re a funeral home that offers funeral services and cremation services in Dunbar, WV. We not only offer cremations from our own crematorium — we’re also Charleston’s only crematorium. So serving West Virginia families and individuals is what we do best. Give us a call to speak with one of our licensed professionals. We’ll be honored to answer your questions and to help you make final service arrangements. We’re here to help.