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Most people want funeral services to have a personal touch that celebrates the life of their loved one. One way to honor the person is to do something unique with their cremation ashes. Below are a few ideas to consider during funeral planning. 

How to Memorialize Cremation Ashes 

1. Plant a Tree

People often use trees to create beautiful memorials, and planting one can help with understanding the cycle of life and death. While memorial trees planted in someone’s honor are an excellent idea, you could also mix their ashes with nutrients, seeds, and a biodegradable urn that will nourish the tree after you plant it.

2. Turn the Ashes Into Music

funeral servicesFuneral services often include music chosen by the deceased’s family or by the person themselves before they passed. This is because music is personal and moving, and can represent someone’s life. Music lovers can have companies press the ashes into a vinyl record that contains favorite songs or a recording of their loved one’s voice.

3. Make a Reef

Many people choose for a burial at sea, but if you like the idea of a permanent and visible memorial in the ocean, consider using cremation ashes to make a reef. Some companies will combine remains with cement, creating an environmentally safe home. The reef then provides a habitat for sea life to live in and grow.

4. Paint With the Ashes

Anyone with a love of art might like to mix cremation ashes into a paint. You can then create artwork that beautifully represents the deceased. Either a loved one or a professional painter can use the paint to capture the personality or a favorite scene of the deceased, providing a lasting memorial.

 

At Schlientz & Moore Funeral Home, we offer personalized custom funeral services that celebrate life. Having worked with families in the Dayton, OH, area since 1921, we provide a fair, affordable, and honest service. We will travel, or mail cremation remains anywhere, and our compassionate team is available 24/7. Call us at (937) 253-1441 or visit our website for more information about the services we offer.

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