Losing a loved one is an emotional and challenging experience, and deciding what to do with their ashes can be equally difficult. Many funeral directors including our selves, offer storage services for ashes, allowing families to take their time to make a decision. Let us explore some creative and meaningful ways relatives can honor their loved ones’ ashes.
Scatter the Ashes in a Meaningful Location
One of the most traditional ways to honour a loved one’s ashes is by scattering them in a location that held special meaning to them. It could be a favorite holiday spot or a place they loved to visit. Scattering ashes can provide closure and a sense of peace.
Create Memorial Jewelry
Memorial jewelry offers a unique and personal way to keep your loved one close to your heart. Ashes can be incorporated into pendants, rings, or bracelets, allowing you to carry a physical reminder of your loved one wherever you go. Here at Pearson Funeral Service we can arrange for your loved ones ashes to be made into jewelry of your choice.
Plant a Memorial Tree or Garden
Planting a tree or creating a memorial garden can be a beautiful way to honour your loved one’s memory. You can mix some of the ashes with soil and plant a tree in their favorite spot or dedicate a garden bed to their memory. Watching the tree grow or tending to the garden can provide a sense of connection and solace.
When funeral directors store ashes, it provides families with an opportunity to carefully consider how they want to honour their loved one’s. The options mentioned above are just a few examples of the creative and meaningful ways relatives can pay tribute to their loved one’s ashes. Remember, the choice is personal, and it’s essential to choose a method that resonates with you and your family.
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