Cremation Stones vs Cremation Jewelry: Which is the Best Choice For You?

Attempting to choose between two different memorial keepsakes can be difficult. It can be easy to think that there’s a right or a wrong choice. However, after you consider all the facts, you can come to a decision that feels right for you and the unique person your loved one was in life.

What Are Cremation Stones?

Cremation stones are stones designed to hold a small portion of your loved one’s ashes or stones that are infused with the ashes of your deceased loved one. At the Living Urn, we offer multiple different types of cremation stones, such as our Living Glass Touchstones, Cuddle Stones, Eternal Stars, and Living Hearts Glass Keepsake Urns, which all come in a variety of colors, designs, and personalizations.

Pros & Cons of Cremation Stones

• Personal

Cremation stones are deeply personal items. They symbolize your loved one and all of the time you spent together. In addition, the color and design of cremation stones can symbolize their unique personality and beliefs.

• Aiding in grief

It can be challenging to remember the good when you’re grieving the loss of someone. Cremation stones help remind you of who they were and that they’re always with you. Having a cremation stone can help bring feelings of comfort and remembrance to those grieving.

• Beautiful

Put simply, cremation stones are elegant ways to honor and remember a loved one who has passed. Because these stones contain intricate designs and are infused with the ashes of the deceased, they make a beautiful, heartfelt memorial.

• Potentially Fragile

Like anything, cremation stones can break when treated too roughly. Although our stones are relatively sturdy and can withstand the passage of time, if treated roughly and dropped frequently, they can degrade.

• Expensive

Cremation stones can be expensive depending on the amount, material, and size. With the living urn, you can purchase five of our Living Glass Touchstones for $195 dollars and one of our Living Hearts Glass Keepsake Urns for $180 dollars.

What is Cremation Jewelry?

Cremation jewelry is jewelry that either holds the ashes of your loved one or is infused with them. Cremation jewelry can be bracelets, necklaces, charms, earrings, or any other type of jewelry.

Pros & Cons of Cremation Jewelry

• Long Lasting

With durable and well-made jewelry, you have a piece that will last for generations and can be passed down as a family heirloom and used to tell stories about those who passed and your family history.

• Personal

This jewelry is extremely personal. Not only does it incorporate your loved one’s ashes into its design, but you can also customize its material, style, engravings, and others.

• Portable

Cremation jewelry is easily portable and can be carried with you in your day-to-day life, which can help bring feelings of comfort and remembrance throughout your day-to-day life and on most, if not all, occasions.

• Risk of Loss

With cremation jewelry, one of the main cons is the anxiety that can stem from losing the piece of jewelry or the paranoia that you could lose it. Although this could happen with any keepsake, memorial jewelry can be seen as a more prominent risk as you can take it anywhere. 

• Emotional Attachment

Although cremation jewelry can aid in grief as a reminder of your loved one and be comforting, for certain people, cremation jewelry can do the opposite. Instead of being a soothing presence, it can cause distress and prolong the grieving process.

Finding the Best Keepsake for You and Your Loved Ones

• Accessibility

A good question to ask yourself when deciding between cremation stones and cremation jewelry is how accessible you want your memorial to be. Cremation stones are very accessible, while cremation jewelry allows you to have it on hand whenever you wear it.

• Customizations

When choosing, it’s essential to consider how many personal details you want to be included, as cremation stones have fewer personal information and material choices than cremation jewelry.

• Are you a Jewelry Person?

Though it might seem silly, that is a genuine question you should ask yourself. If you dislike wearing jewelry and don’t want to wear it often, it might be a good idea to consider cremation stones as an alternative.

• Storage

When choosing between options, it can be helpful to consider where you would keep them if you were to purchase them; for example, if you were to get a cremation stone, you might keep it in a garden, a box, on a shelf, or any other special place you want. In contrast, with jewelry, you could either wear it or place it in a jewelry box or on your nightstand.

• Symbolism

With cremation stones and cremation jewelry both having symbolism attached to them, it can be a good idea to consider the different types of symbolism attached to the design or color of the keepsake you’re considering, as it might sway you towards one or the other and aid in your decision-making process.