Displaying Cremains

Having a loved one cremated means that we will then be left with their ashes or, cremains, to use however we please. While some people opt to scatter the ashes in a meaningful location, there are others who prefer to hold on to the cremains and display them in their home. If you are similar to the latter, you’ve come to the right place as we will fill you in on some ideas for how you can display your loved one’s cremains within your home. If you are looking into cremation services in Orlando, FL then we suggest you either give us a call or pay us a visit at our location for more information!

Select an Urn

So, you’ve decided to stick with displaying your loved one’s cremains in your home, now what? Now, it’s time to select an urn that is aesthetically pleasing, high quality, and, most important of all, meaningful to you. There are many different avenues you can take for selecting a high-quality urn with some options being either going online or buying one from a funeral home. We recommend utilizing the internet as not only are their various options, styles, and materials available but there are also unique add-ons as well. Some people, for example, may have words, quotes, dates, or even pictures that they wish to have engraved on an urn of their choosing. There are plenty of online companies that can easily get this accomplished which makes this option much more convenient than if you were to purchase one from a catalog.

Location

Now, after selecting an urn for your loved one you’ll want to decide on a specific location within your home. This choice is mostly up to you, with some common options including fireplace mantles, shelves, desks, tables, and more. Whichever location in your home you choose, we recommend making it one in which the urn will not be at any risk of getting knocked over. Additionally, it could be a good idea to select a location visible to any guests who may visit your home so that the deceased’s memory continues to live on and is not forgotten.

Photos and Mementos

While your loved one’s urn will stand as the star of the show once it’s displayed, incorporating photos and mementos around the urn can be a beautiful and touching way to memorialize them and their memory. We suggest framing a few of your favorite pictures of the deceased while also including any small mementos like some possessions of theirs or maybe awards or medals they may have acquired.

Cleanliness

Whichever location you’ve chosen for your loved one’s urn, it’s important that you make an effort to keep the area clean and free of any dirt, dust, or grime. Remember, this location is supposed to be, in a way, the final resting place for the deceased, so similar to how people tend to the gravesites of their loved ones you should tend to the location of the urn as well. This may only require regular wiping or dusting of the area.

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