There are many different ways in which people create memorials to honor the memory of a loved one after their cremation services in Cranbury, NJ. Here are a few memorial ideas that are unique to cremated individuals. 

1.Place their ash in a favorite vase or other container and display it on a mantel, shelf, or table. Some families designate a spot in the house, often the deceased’s favorite, for the cremated remains. 

2.Scatter their ashes in a location that was meaningful to them, such as a favorite beach, park, or mountain. As with other memorial forms, though, you can have a physical memorial, temporary or permanent, installed to mark the area.

3.Create a memorial garden in their honor, planting flowers or trees they loved. You may also honor them by mixing the deceased’s ashes with the garden soil. 

4.Turn their ashes into a piece of art, such as a sculpture or jewelry. A stationary art can be placed somewhere visible where loved ones can engage with the deceased’s likeness.  

On the other hand, cremation jewelry and keepsakes can be made in custom pieces to fit your needs and help you keep them close. People have their loved one’s ash placed in wearable pieces like rings, pendants, or lockets.  

You may also consider smaller pieces of everyday items such as a suncatcher, mug, wind chime, or paperweight. Ash-infused tattoos offer an even more personalized option. 

5. Create a memorial video or photo album to remember and celebrate their life. You may engage your funeral director’s assistance on this if needed. You will want to include milestones and high points of the deceased’s life, so involve as many of their loved ones as possible for a more rounded scope. 

6. Hold a memorial service or celebration of life, inviting friends and family to share stories and memories of the deceased. A life celebration or memorial service can be a healing gathering for those grieving, with or without the ash present.  

You may also plan a memorial event, such as a balloon release or a candle-lighting ceremony, along with the final disposition of ashes, as a grand farewell to the deceased. 

7. Donate to a charity or cause that was important to the deceased in their memory. You may also donate the cremation ash to a scientific or medical research organization for study or experimentation. 

8. Create a memory box or jar where friends and family can contribute mementos and memories of the deceased. 

9. Create a memorial website or online tribute page where friends and family can share stories and photos.

10. Plant a memorial tree or commission a bench in a community space with a plaque or dedication in their memory. A portion of the deceased’s ashes may be incorporated to further personalize the monument. 

These are just a few examples of ways people create memorials to remember their loved ones who have been cremated. The specific memorial that is right for you will depend on your personal preferences, beliefs, and circumstances. 

It helps to rely on the director at your Cranbury, NJ, cremation service or funeral home. They have done this multiple times and can advise based on experience. Visit or call us today.