Driven by the growing trend toward cremation, memorial keepsakes like cremation urns and cremation jewelry are popular, providing family members with many options for keeping cremation ashes as a memorial.
Dannel Funeral Home can provide information about a range of products and assist you in finding a unique keepsake that will serve as a meaningful remembrance for you and your family. “In the same way that we aren’t driving the same kind of car that our parents drove, we don’t necessarily want the same funeral that our parents had,” said Charles Dannel. “Often people want more creativity. They want to express their feelings in different ways. Keepsakes give them that ability.”
Cremation Jewelry and Art
As a practical consideration, families who wish to divide cremains may choose different kinds of keepsakes. Cremation Urns are thought of most often and come in a variety of materials and attractive designs. Elegant cremation jewelry can be created with a small feature where a tiny amount of cremation ashes can be placed. Cremation art can be selected where, for example, ashes are mixed with vibrant colors of glass and hand blown in various styles. We can arrange for artists that incorporate ashes in their oil paints as they create beautiful paintings suitable for framing. Fingerprint keepsakes are also an option where the deceased’s fingerprints are made into a variety of artistic products.
Keepsakes
Cremation urns or keepsakes offer comfort to those who want to begin a tradition of keeping a loved one close in a tangible way. It’s also helpful when family members live in different locations and wish to share the cremains. Some families appreciate the chance to select the object that reminds them of their loved one, while others in the family may choose something entirely different as a memorial keepsake. “Times change and so do funeral services,” Charles continued. “My ancestors were concerned with serving the public in a genuine way, just as we are today. We are here to listen to you, to provide you with information and options, and become your advocate to achieve a remarkable experience for your family. Keepsakes can be a wonderful way to remember your loved one.”