Cremation Jewelry

The complexities of human relationships, whether it is with a human or a pet, cannot be overstated. Our deep caring and love results in a void in our lives with the loss of a loved one. Despite the pressures following a loss, decisions must be made as to whether to bury or cremate the remains. With the high cost of funerals and burial plots plus other requirements, cremation is becoming more popular.

Cremation is a respectable method of tending to the departed in such a way as to ensure that dignity is maintained. Although basic costs are still incurred, the financial obligations associated with taking care of a loved one depends on the method chosen. Some choose burial at sea while others scatter ashes in a spot frequented by the departed and place them in a beautiful cremation urn which sits in a special place. Some choose to purchase a niche in a mausoleum while others choose a personal means of dispersal. Another popular trend to keep memories of a loved one alive is by having a bit of the cremains placed in cremation jewelry.  The remaining cremains are then put in an urn or dispensed at a memorial service.

Cremation jewelry is designed to house the cremated remains of your loved one. Typically jewelry have a small space where the cremains, a lock of hair or other memento can be placed. These are often called keepsake. The jewelry is carefully constructed resulting in beautiful pieces of art that are unique and meaningful to the person wearing them. This jewelry is also available in many forms including a pendent, a bracelet, or a pin. They are made from a number of materials, including but not limited to, wood, pewter, silver, gold, and cobalt and some are even inlaid with gemstones or engravings.

There are many options in the design of cremation jewelry. This keepsake jewelry is available in many shapes and forms such as cylinder shape; a cross; a laser engraved picture of the departed; engraved name, birth date and date of passing; a Star of David; a pet; and many other options.  The heart-shaped pendent is particularly popular as it represents continued love for the departed.  The pieces are decorated in an elegant manner and are not only loving memorial keepsakes, but also lovely pieces of jewelry.

The cremation diamond is another type of jewelry that is available from a company called LifeGem. After heating a portion of the ashes to extremely high temperatures, pressure is applied.  The resultant stone is then cut into a requested shape.  The result is a beautiful, clear, diamond-like stone that is available in a variety of carats in beautiful colors of yellow and blue.

Sadly the loss of a loved one is not only an end, but also a beginning to a life without this person. Created a meaningful memorial assists in the grieving process and cremation jewelry is a practical and personal way of memorializing your loved one. Memorial keepsakes have a special meaning and are a personal memorial for those who wish to keep memories of this beloved person or pet close to their heart.