Keepsakes that will Help You to Always Remember a Deceased Loved One
A loss in the family is a tragedy no matter how you look at it. Yes, we instinctively know that death is a part of the circle of life, but it can be hard to digest when it hits close to home. After the Botkins, OH cremation services have been completed, what options will you have if you want some sort of keepsake? There lots of things that will make suitable keepsakes.
Here’s a look at specific things that you might want to hold onto as a keepsake commemorating the deceased.
Ashes
It’s customary for people to retain the ashes in a cremation urn. You don’t have to go this route, but it can be a nice idea if you’d like a physical reminder of a loved one who has died. There are all sorts of urns, so you can pick and choose until you find the right one. Whether your store it on your fireplace mantel, on a bookcase, or on a shelf in the family room is up to you.
Clothes
Did the deceased have a suit that you had long admired? Did they own a winter jacket that is still in great shape? Did they have a collection of quality jeans that have been broken in just right? You might be satisfied to take some of their clothing as a keepsake. Repurposing clothing is a good idea since this means that the clothing will benefit someone else after the owner has died. So look through what’s available and find signature pieces that you will be proud to wear.
Furniture
Some people go all-out when it comes to buying quality furniture. Perhaps your deceased relative left behind a solid wood dining room set. Maybe they left behind a gorgeous leather sofa, and it’s possible that there is fine China in the cupboards and silver wear in the kitchen drawers. Any of these items can serve as suitable keepsakes that will help you to remember the deceased
Yes, there are plenty of things you can turn into keepsakes. But remember to talk things over with your other loved ones. It’s possible that more than one of you would like to have a specific item. You will all need to dialogue, give and take, and compromise. You definitely don’t want to have a big disagreement over who gets what. That would be unfortunate.
We can be of assistance if you’d like to take some of the cremation ashes home as a keepsake. In fact, you and other members can have some of the ashes if you buy individual urns. Contact us at Eley Funeral Home & Crematory for the help you need in organizing Botkins, OH cremation services. We can also help you to select the right urn as well as recommend scattering idea should that be the direction you’d like to take. Give us a call at (419) 738-7676 to speak to our funeral director about how we can help you. Our office is based at 1102 Lincoln Ave, Wapakoneta, OH 45895, so you can stop by for an in-person consultation anytime.
