Families often turn to their memories of a deceased loved one for comfort. Since they played such an essential role in your life, one of the best ways to remember them is with a memorial. Cremation offers a variety of creative opportunities so you choose a memorial that matches their personality and best represents them.

How to Memorialize a Deceased Family Member

1. Tree

Many suppliers now offer bio-urns that infuse your loved one’s remains with a tree’s root system. You can plant this living urn in a backyard, park, or favorite outdoor area your loved one enjoyed. Just make sure to check with local codes before digging.

There are many beautiful varieties. Choose a pink dogwood for its spring blooms, a powerful red oak, or a beautiful Japanese flowering cherry tree. Suppliers also sell small bonsai-style trees and eco-friendly pods so you can keep your loved one’s remains inside your home.

2. Urn Display

A stunning urn is one of the most common and time-proven memorials. Urns come in all shapes and sizes. Choose a simple polished wood or ornate ceramic variety with engravings.

Families often display these in a prominent area, like the fireplace mantel. Include a picture of the deceased with candles around it. A spouse may find solace in keeping their loved one’s remains with them in the bedroom. Other families may want to keep a patriarch’s remains in the dining room to feel like they’re present at family gatherings.

3. Cremation Jewelry

Jewelers can now convert your loved one’s remains into a stone, crystal, and even a diamond. Cremation jewelry is popular because it’s highly versatile and family members can share the remains. Purchase matching charms for a bracelet, a necklace pendant, or a diamond ring.

Families often feel closer to their loved one when they’re carrying a piece of them around. The jewelry can also serve as a family heirloom to pass down over the years, further preserving the deceased’s memory.

If you want to explore cremation services further, contact Carolina Cremation Center of Winston-Salem, NC. Funeral director Jonathan R. Wood is proud to offer 24/7 assistance through their hotline. Schedule a consultation to discuss pre-arranged funerals, grief counseling, and more. Call (336) 368-4000 to speak with a representative, and visit their website to learn more about their services.