All About Cremation Keepsake Jewelry

Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences any of us will ever go through. Grief is a powerful and often unpredictable process that keeps its own timetable. One way that many people choose to face grief and memorialize their departed loved ones is through cremation keepsakes. Cremation keepsakes are small objects that hold a tiny portion of the departed’s ashes. They are often given out to immediate family and close friends of the departed at their memorial service or a later date. With cremation keepsakes, everyone who wants a tangible reminder of the person who passed can store a small amount of cremation ashes in their keepsake. One of the most common kinds of cremation keepsakes is cremation jewelry.

What is Cremation Keepsake Jewelry?

Cremation keepsake jewelry is a wearable piece that memorializes a departed loved one. Traditional keepsake jewelry holds the ashes of the departed within a small, discreet chamber within the jewelry; however, not all keepsake jewelry incorporates ashes. From pendants and bracelets to earrings and rings, there is a wide variety of cremation keepsake jewelry.

Every encounter with grief is unique because our relationships with those we’ve lost are one-of-a-kind. Choosing a cremation keepsake jewelry piece can be a very comforting and healing experience for grief-stricken individuals. If a particular piece feels right for you, you’ll know you’ve discovered the perfect cremation keepsake jewelry to honor your loved one. Here are three types of cremation keepsake jewelry pieces to consider:

Jewelry That Holds Ashes

As small, portable urns, jewelry that holds ashes allows you to carry tangible reminders of your loved one anywhere you go. Just how much ash can be held depends on the design of the piece. Usually, cremation jewelry pendants, such as The Living Urn’s Jeweled Bar Pendant, can hold a small amount of ashes, equivalent to about a pinch or less. Adding ashes is a simple process. Each of The Living Urn’s cremation jewelry pieces comes with a set of instructions as well as a small funnel to help guide you through the process. Most compartments within cremation jewelry are secured by a small screw or threaded opening to ensure the ashes can be safely and permanently stored.

With The Living Urn’s Adventure Collection, there are several beautiful, handcrafted styles to choose from. Whether you prefer an elegant bracelet or a stunning pendant, each piece is made from high-quality materials, such as sterling silver and stainless steel.

Fingerprint Jewelry

While technically cremation jewelry, fingerprint jewelry does not hold ashes. However, it still offers the bereaved an opportunity to commemorate their departed loved ones in a unique and special way. Fingerprint jewelry allows you to engrave your loved one’s unique fingerprint onto your memorial jewelry. There are countless ways to get a fingerprint. Many people access official documents, driver's licenses or work-related paperwork to obtain a usable fingerprint. Through innovative technology, the skilled artisans at The Living Urn can engrave the most intricate details of your loved one’s fingerprint onto your chosen piece. Our My Living Touch collection offers a wide range of elegant styles, such as the Teardrop Fingerprint Pendant.

Personalized Jewelry

With personalized jewelry, you can customize your special cremation keepsake jewelry piece in a number of ways. For some, adding the birthstone of a departed loved one to a pendant can be a deeply meaningful way to honor them. Other people prefer to engrave a number of personal elements to their pieces, such as the departed’s name, dates of birth and death, and either a short sentiment or their resting place coordinates. The Living Urn’s Custom Cremation Pendant Vial allows you to add several meaningful engravings and more. The vial can be used to contain a small portion of your loved one's ashes, soil from the burial site, or soil or water from the scattering site. With The Living Urn’s Forever Collection, there are several beautiful handcrafted personalized jewelry pieces to choose from.

Does Cremation Jewelry Make a Good Gift?

Cremation jewelry can make a beautiful gift for those grieving the loss of a loved one. While choosing a keepsake jewelry piece may be a personal journey, there are several ways to approach gifting cremation jewelry. It can be helpful to reach out to the intended recipients to gauge their interest and to see if they have any particular feelings about their unique memorial piece. For example, some people may prefer jewelry that holds ashes, while others may like to engrave a special sentiment on their piece. Collaborating on designing personal cremation jewelry can be a cathartic experience for those involved. It allows participants to take ownership of their grief by having a say in how they would like to honor the departed.

Whether grief-stricken individuals prefer religious symbols, spiritual symbols, or something quite different, The Living Urn offers a wide range of beautiful, handcrafted cremation keepsake jewelry pieces to help hold your departed loved one in everlasting remembrance. Visit our store today to learn more!