A funeral service or memorial is a wonderful and traditional way to celebrate your loved one’s life, but you may also be curious about ways to create keepsakes for immediate family and close friends. Consider the following suggestions to commemorate your loved one.

5 Ideas for Memorial Keepsakes

1. Engraved Candle Holder

A candle holder is a wonderful way to memorialize a loved one. Choose a glass holder that holds a tea light or votive and have the glass engraved with the name and dates of the person, or a short favorite quote or verse. Lighting a candle when thinking of the loved one is a way to honor and remember them. 

2. Hanging Ornament

Engraved hanging ornaments come in a wide variety of styles and can incorporate a photo, verse, quote, or another message. They can be made of metal, high-quality plastic, or ceramic material. The ornament can be hung near a window, on the wall, or another area to see it daily.

3. Memorial Jewelry

If your loved one has chosen to be cremated, a small amount of cremains can be placed inside keepsake jewelry, such as a pendant or ring. Creating a piece for each immediate family member is a lasting, beautiful way to commemorate a person’s life and keep a reminder with you.

4. Engraved Wind Chime

Wind chimes offer a unique way to be reminded of the decedent. The chime itself can have an engraved or personalized part that may even have a picture or the loved one or favorite quote. When the wind moves the chimes, the melody is a sweet reminder of that person’s love and presence.

5. Remembrance Card

A remembrance card can be offered to anyone who attends the funeral service. The card can feature photos, dates of life, a quote or verse, or any other details that you desire. A card can be put on a bulletin board, fridge, or in a wallet or purse as a constant reminder of the loved one.

For compassionate and individualized funeral services, rely on the professional and caring staff at Abriola Parkview Funeral Home in Trumbull, CT. Family-owned and -operated since 1906, this funeral home offers assistance with all aspects of the memorial, from pre-planning to cremation to burial services. Call (203) 373-1013 to speak to a funeral director or visit their website to learn more about their services.