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Cremation Jewelry Video

Cremation jewelry is a special way to create a personal memorial and is inspired by Victorian mourning jewelry. Urn Garden is pleased to offer cremation jewelry, a modern twist on an old favorite. Families love the discreet style of having a loved one close to the heart and often buy several pieces for keepsakes to be given away at the funeral.

Styles of memorial jewelry vary widely now and Urn Garden offers a great selection of keepsake jewelry and urn pendants in both silver and gold, glass urn lockets, cremation rings.

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Pat’s Place Christmas Eve 2011

Part of our holiday ritual is the Christmas Eve open house at the in-laws. Friends and family gather and over the years people come and go. One of the regular guests was widowed in September and was working through her first Christmas without her husband. She’s back to work and some days are better than others. Her son escorted her to the party and although his mother came every year, it was his first appearance and he navigated the waters of a house full of semi strangers.

When the widow married her husband 13 years ago, she moved into the home that he bought new back in the ’70s. Style wise, nothing has changed since he bought the place, except for replacing the dishwasher.  The carpet?  40 years old. Paint?  Never.  He was a heavy smoker. It was his stuff, his place.

She’s decided it’s time for an update. She hasn’t touched a thing since he died.  His toothbrush is in the bathroom.  His clothes are hanging in the closet. She’s ready to start culling his collection and freshen things up. She knows it will take time to go through the house, room by room and she didn’t seem too overwhelmed at the prospect. She plans to start with the rugs, start from the ground up.   Seems logical.

We talked about traditions and routines.  He always surprised her with a nice piece of jewelry for at Christmas and she loved his choices.  She said she’d miss that.  What about a ring or bracelet with his birthstone  as a memorial to her husband?  She loved the idea.   Maybe next year. We’re just trying to get through today.

Here’s The Thing About Cremation Jewelry

Cremation jewelry is not for everyone. It’s such a personal choice that you either love the idea, or….not so much. Not everyone is comfortable with the idea of wearing their loved ones ashes, even a trace amount, around their neck. Keeping it close to the heart? Not going to happen. The idea of splitting up the ashes, sharing them, scattering them is unthinkable and in a way, a desecration the body. The Catholic church thinks so, even though cremation is allowed.

Then there are families who cherish the idea of remembrance jewelry and keepsake urns will order several pieces for family members. While planning a memorial service, one East Coast family invited not only family, but many of the daughters’ friends to order jewelry urn pendants if they wanted some of her ashes.

dogwood flower urn jewelry

Cremation Pendants have to be worn with care and certain skin types may not agree with the metals. It’s NOT a good idea to wear your urn necklace to the gym, like one lady did, and then was upset because she lost it.

With so many choices of urn pendants available, if the family likes the idea of creating a memorial with jewelry then why not? The pendant styles are attractive and discreet, so if you don’t want anyone to know, you’re good to go.

We’re still in love with the dogwood urn pendant, so pretty and perfect for this time of year.

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Heart Urn Necklace

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Tis the season for symbols of love and if you are looking for memorial jewelry that honors a lost love then check out our cremation pendants that are actually mini urns. In times of death and mourning, hearts symbolize an individual’s love and affection for a person who passed away. It’s no surprise then that heart urn necklaces are a popular type of cremation jewelry. Besides being discreet, they bring comfort and healing to those grieving.

Heart urn necklaces are like other pieces of cremation jewelry. They are made from the same materials as traditional necklaces. Each urn holds a small portion of cremated remains, petals from funeral flowers or a lock of hair. They come in a variety of styles including lockets, floating pendants, heart and key designs and more.

But often times, a heart necklace also symbolizes the unbreakable connection between two or more people because the heart is the center of a person’s body and soul. Religiously, hearts represent the center of being, and one may think of Jesus and his Sacred Heart.

More than the heart design itself, ladies who wear this type of jewelry often are comforted with the thought that their loved one is near.  What better place to keep a loved one’s memory than around your neck and close to your heart.

Affordable urn jewelry that’s discreet and meaningful. For more cremation pendants and memorial rings inspired by the classic sign of love visit Urn Garden to see our selection of heart-shaped urn pendants to wear as an urn necklace or bracelet charm.

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Cremation Urns for the Seasons of Life

It’s dry here and the leaves are fading and dropping off the trees. Rain is needed in the garden if we are going to have any color this fall. Urns for the upcoming season include our pretty maple leaf urn pendant than can be mounted on either a chain or bracelet as a keepsake.

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The Legends of the Fall cremation urn is a work of art, fusing metal and baked enamel to create a vision of strength and beauty for the season. Cloisonne is a popular option for families that want an urn that blends into the home decor and doesn’t look like a funeral parlor. Drenched in pretty reds, golds, and flame orange colors of the fall season, this vase can also be engraved.

Cloisonne funeral urn

Our affordable Tree of Life urn is simple in design and a slate and silver color palate for a masculine look, it’s solid brass with safe and secure threaded lid and less than $150.00

With all the decisions that have to made during this difficult time, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. There’s so many choices now when planning a funeral or memorial service. Keep it simple, focus on the season and if you need help, you can always call for personal assistance.

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