As a funeral provider most families who choose to arrange a cremation probably go the traditional urn route. But for families looking to memorialize their loved one with a more personalized piece, here are some options you can direct them to investigate further.
Parting Stones Based in Santa Fe, Parting Stone takes cremated remains and turns them into unique stones. This option is perfect for families looking for multiple pieces to spread amongst family members, as adult remains typically return between 40-60 stones. The process can also be completed remotely, as the cremated remain collection process and stone delivery are all done through the mail.
Glass Art Glass art takes cremated remains and combines them with molten glass to create a glass-blown art piece. This option is perfect for those looking for more personalized color schemes and designs, as you can often take special pieces of your loved one such as a favorite color, animal, or concept, and personalize the piece to keep their memory alive. There are many companies that make cremated glass-blown art - check out Soulbursts and Spirit Pieces for more information.
Turning Ashes into Trees For customers looking for a “greener” option, companies like Biotree have options to turn your loved one’s cremated remains into a tree. The remains are placed in a special urn and can be watered and planted to produce a tree.
Commemorative Tattoos For those loved ones wanting to memorialize their loved one in a more physical way, tattoo ink is a great option. In this process, a small amount of the cremated remains is infused with standard tattoo ink. As tattooing is a physical procedure, there are considerations with this process. For example, finding an artist willing to tattoo with the ink material can be difficult. However, once an artist is found, ritual tattoos have endless personalization options.
Having conversations like these with families seeking alternative memorialization options for cremated remains brings to light new opportunities for them to keep the memory of their loved ones alive. With so many personalized solutions out there, you can help guide your families to create the perfect memorial for them.
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