When planning a loved one’s funeral or memorial service, you want to make sure it’s as personalized and meaningful as possible. If you want customized items to commemorate your loved one, consider crafting or commissioning thoughtful mementos that have a connection to their character. These memorial keepsakes can symbolize the vibrant life of the deceased.

How to Commemorate Your Loved One With Personalized Keepsakes

1. Engraved Gifts

An engraved item like a plaque, picture frame, or candlestick can be placed in the home to hold the presence of your loved one. These items can be situated on a mantle or table to remind you of a friend or family member who has passed away each time you enter a room.

If they had a particular interest, you could choose an item related to it. For example, if they loved to write, engrave their name on a fountain pen or leather journal.

2. Cremation Jewelry

For immediate family members and close friends, cremation jewelry can be worn to bring the spirit of the deceased everywhere you go. This jewelry has a small interior space to hold a pinch of ashes or a lock of hair as a physical reminder of the departed.

3. Religious Symbols & Inscriptions

For those who find comfort in faith, a memorial service is a meaningful opportunity to reaffirm their beliefs concerning death. A keepsake connected to their faith — like a rosary or an inscription of their favorite passage from scripture — can be a respectful and poignant memento.

4. Memorial Cards

More secular people may appreciate memorial cards, which can include an image of the deceased, a poem, a short biography, or a favorite quote. Memorial cards are easy to design to your specifications and affordable in large numbers, so they’re an ideal option to help everyone attending feel included and appreciated.

5. Tree Seedlings

Planting a new life can often help mourning family members commemorate their loved one. A memorial tree, shrub, or seed packet allows the bereaved to beautify their surroundings and make a symbolic gesture towards growth and change. These can be either a centerpiece of a memorial service or handed out as keepsakes to guests and attendees.

 

If you need compassionate and professional funeral planning in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, and the surrounding areas, Ritchay Funeral Home is ready to help. Since 1957, this family-owned funeral home has provided considerate and affordable memorial services and funeral planning. To find out how they can help you and your loved ones, call (715) 423-1414 or visit them online.