Coping with the passing of a loved one is extremely difficult. In the days following the funeral and cremation, you might feel lost and unsteady as you try to come to terms with this new version of normalcy. One way you can honor the person you loved is to display the ashes in a way that commemorates their life.

How to Display Cremated Ashes

1. Keep Them at Home

It’s not unusual for family members to elect to keep the ashes at home. You might purchase an elegant urn that you can place on the mantle or put it in a more secluded area next to a framed photograph of the deceased.

Some even opt to temporarily keep the ashes while they determine the best place to scatter them. There is no right or wrong answer, and this is a lovely way to honor your loved one’s memory in the meantime.

2. Solidify the Ashes

Some family members choose to solidify the remains into a collection of multiple stones. The advantage of hiring a company to do this for you is that you might choose to share some stones with other family members who were close to the deceased or place a few in an area that was special to the person. Because they look and feel just like genuine rocks, they can also serve as additions to a garden.

3. Turn Them Into Jewelry

It’s often very difficult to see the beauty in life when someone that you love passes away. Remember that the healing process is long and gradual. Transforming the remains into jewelry is one step that might help you in your journey for peace and acceptance.

Companies that specialize in this service work closely with you to create a beautiful, thoughtfully designed piece that you can treasure forever. You can wear it as a constant reminder of the person or keep it with you in a special keepsake box.

4. Make a Creative Sculpture

If your loved one appreciated the beauty of art, it might be fitting to hire a company to incorporate their remains into a piece of dignified artwork. Glass sculptures are not just striking but also easy to display anywhere in the home.

During your time of grief, you can trust in the compassionate staff at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home to provide you with caring service every step of the way. Based in Charles Town, WV, and licensed throughout West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland, the family-owned business has served the community since 1918. Visit the website for information about cremation, or call them at (304) 724-6500 to speak with a staff member today.