Urn jewelry is jewelry that can be worn around the wearer’s neck and is designed to hold a small amount of the cremated remains of a loved one following the cremation process. Urn jewelry has been increasing in popularity for several years now. Depending on the person, this can be a very good method of memorializing and remembering the deceased. Urn jewelry is widely available and comes in several types of materials, as well as many different shapes and sizes.
Why Do People Use Urn Jewelry?
For people who have the remains of a loved one in a full sized urn, or who will follow their loved one’s desire to have their ashes spread in a special place, urn jewelry, also known as cremation jewelry, provides a good way to keep a small portion of the remains with them at all times. It is also common for a person who wishes to be cremated to make arrangements to have their remains divided up and placed into an urn jewelry pendant for each person that they want to have a portion of their remains. A rapidly growing practice is also to use urn jewelry to hold a portion of the remains of a special pet such as a dog or cat that has been cremated.
According to many grief experts, it is important for people who have lost a loved one to have a place to go that allows them to remember their loved one and to reflect and grieve. When cremation has been chosen instead of traditional burial, cremation jewelry is a good way for many people to provide this for themselves. No matter time or location, a few quiet moments with the urn jewelry and the memory of their loved one is always right there with them.
What Types of Cremation Jewelry are Available?
Urn jewelry can be purchased in a wide variety of shapes, styles and materials. Popular styles are pendants in the shapes of cylinders, hearts and crosses. Available metals are brass, pewter, sterling silver and different qualities of gold. Many sellers of urn jewelry pendants are able to provide excellent personalization as well as the inclusion of different types of gemstones. Some can even engrave a copy of a photograph onto the pendant. The wide variety available in this line of jewelry ensures that anyone looking to use it will find something that is right for them. Unless the wearer says something, it is not likely that anyone else will know that the urn jewelry is anything other than a beautiful piece of jewelry that looks nice.
How Do I Place My Loved One’s Remains in the Urn Jewelry?
This is a discussion to have with the cremation provider. As with the decision to cremate, which was made after a great deal of thought and consideration, the decision to use urn jewelry requires a little planning. Discuss the use of cremation jewelry with your cremation provider and ensure that they will be able to place a portion of your loved one’s remains into the pendant for you. This is one of the most common methods of ensuring that remains are placed into the jewelry. Of course, this can be done at home after the cremation, but if you prefer not to directly handle the cremated remains yourself, ensure that the cremation provider you use can do this for you.
