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While funerals often provide closure, surviving relatives typically want to keep their loved ones’ memories alive for years to come. Traditionally, remembering the deceased usually involves paying a visit to the monument or gravestone at their burial site. If you want to add a personal touch to every moment, however, there are many other ways to reflect upon the life of someone who has passed away. Here are a few options to consider.

How to Celebrate a Lost Loved One’s Life

1. Create a Playlist

monumentMusic triggers sensory memories. Create a digital playlist on a program like Spotify® or Pandora® and add some of your loved one’s favorite songs, or tracks that make you think of them. Whenever you miss them, pressing play is all you need to take a trip down memory lane.

2. Cherish Cremated Remains

If you have the remains of your loved one in an urn, making items out of them will help you keep them close. For example, there are services that create custom jewelry from cremains. It’s even possible to use the ashes to create memorial tattoos you wear forever.

3. Plant New Life  

If you’re looking for a way to remember your loved one and look toward the future at the same time, consider planting a tree or flower bush in their memory. Planting your relative’s favorite species in your garden will provide a continuous reminder of their life and offer a living symbol of your love.

 

When you want a monument that encapsulates your loved one’s memory in an elegant fashion, turn to Tri-County Memorials in Waterford, CT. Crafting custom monuments for families east of the Connecticut River, they will work with you to create a design that respectfully celebrates your loved one’s life. Using only materials of the highest quality, their memorials are built to last. View a gallery of their work online or call (860) 443-8744 to start a project today.

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