Creative Goodbye

As with any age old tradition, there will always be many diverse approaches to a celebration of life and a final goodbye to a loved one.

While cremation is no different in this area, there are many options that may not have been thought of or explored. The purpose of this message is to gain insight and perspective on some of these various methods of honoring a loved one who has passed.

With cremation one of the most obvious ways that individual choose to maintain their connection with a friend or family member is to choose a personalized urn. Urn selections have grown over the years, and there are many styles and models that may be a fitting tribute to an individual.

Urns have been evolving, and though there are several to choose from, we have chosen to highlight the more elaborate and unconventional options:

There are urns that will hold 2 individual’s cremains, thus keeping you close to your loved one for eternity. There are urns that can be planted and will grow into a tree, so that you might remember your loved one in the beauty of the seasons.

There are also urns that are ideal for burial at sea or in a large body of water, such as a lake. This will allow your loved one to have the waves of water to wash over them as they are returned to the Earth, or to allow them to be at rest in a place that was very dear to them.

Another option for individuals and families who are looking to have their loved one memorialized in a piece of unique artwork is the Memory Glass. Arkansas Cremation offers a variety of these lifetime pieces that are each individually handcrafted. The heart shaped glass piece is a popular choice, however, color and size can be customized on each individual order.

The Memory Glass artwork comes with a lighted wooden base stand and an individualized plaque that can be engraved. For families who choose this expressive method of tribute, only a small amount of cremains will be kept for the art piece, while the remainder is available to the family for other meaningful tributes.

Even more intriguing, your loved one can be turned into a beautiful radiant diamond and set in a beautiful ring or necklace setting. LifeGem is a certified high quality diamond created from the ashes as a unique memorial. This is made possible from a four step process including carbon capture, purification, diamond creation, and diamond certification.

Each stone is individually inspected, graded, and identified by world renowned trained gemologist trained by the Gemological Institute of America. The process usually takes about twenty four weeks, but the beauty and permanence of this memorial product can be passed down for generations to come.

Scattering the cremains is another popular choice for a memorial service, and this can take the venue for the service to many diverse destinations. From a garden in the backyard, to a beautiful mountain or sparkling stream, your loved one can rest in one of their favorite places with a scattering tribute.

Local laws and stipulations may need to be investigated before scattering on any state or national properties, just to be certain of the proper and appropriate boundaries. This method of life celebration is also more inclusive of many different family members, which may contribute to a more meaningful grief experience and a deeper sense of closure.

While these examples are only a few ideas, there are many more that can be found with a simple internet search. Arkansas Cremation is committed to helping you find whatever urn is the best fit for the individual or family we are serving.

With advancement of celebration of life tributes there have been an advancement of creative approaches to this event. Whatever you or your families choice is for the cremains, Arkansas Cremation stands ready to help and offer assistance with your choice and making certain you get the right products to accompany your celebration of life event.

We have served many individuals and families that are committed to honoring their loved one with dignity, respect, and personalized unique memorials. If you have any questions or would like to talk to our staff about planning a special and memorable memorial, please contact us anytime and we would be happy to help in any possible way.

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