You cared deeply for your lost loved one, and obviously want to memorialize him or her in a respectful but special way that is just as unique as he or she was. Some funeral homes in Orange Park, FL offer a service that can help you do just that: memorial jewelry.
What is memorial jewelry? Memorial jewelry can come in many forms, from necklaces and rings to lockets, pendants, and bracelets, but every form is a special reminder of the deceased.
Most memorial jewelry is made through a similar process. 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. The goal is this molding is to display and protect the cremated remains.
Since every person’s chemical makeup is slightly different, every piece of memorial jewelry will have a slightly different chemical reaction, resulting in different colors, shapes, and patterns. In other words, every piece of memorial jewelry will be just as unique as the person it’s made from. Families can also choose to include items like hair or dried flowers in the jewelry 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.
- 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?
- 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, or consider a piece that is simple and timeless for the coming generations.
Memorial jewelry is just one of the many options you have to memorialize a lost loved one after a cremation. If memorial jewelry isn’t for you, you can always choose a more traditional method like a displaying the remains in a cremation urn, scattering them, burying them, or putting up a headstone.
If you want to learn more about memorial jewelry, or have other questions about Orange Park, FL funeral homes, Schnauss North East Florida Funeral Home and Cremation Services. We have plenty of industry experience ready to put at your disposal. Please pay us a visit or give us a call today for more information on what we can do for you in your time of loss.
