Today, many people prefer cremation to traditional burials for various reasons. One key advantage of cremation is the myriad options for discarding or storing ashes. In the past, loved ones had limited choices, such as placing an urn and cremation remains at a designated spot at home. However, it is no longer the case today since cremation ashes can be treated differently depending on a loved one's preference. This article highlights emerging ways love ones can store or use cremation remains.
Place in an Hour Glass — An hourglass is a common tool that helps count down the 60 minutes in an hour. Fundamentally, an hourglass symbolises time, and what better way to use one as an urn. It is exactly what some people are doing, and the strategy is a unique and creative way of caring for cremation remains. First, seeing a loved one's ashes flow from the upper receptacle to the bottom one could symbolise the need to use time wisely because one minute you could be here, and the next you are gone. Secondly, cremation ashes in an hourglass can be an aesthetic feature at home, especially if you choose an attractive design.
Mix with Powder Paint — Another clever and unique way to treat cremation ashes is to mix them with powdered paint. Notably, you can approach it in two ways. First, you can combine a loved one's cremation remains with powdered paint and use the mixture to draw on a piece of canvas. For example, you can draw the deceased's portrait or copy their favourite items or objects. Typically, such art pieces have a high sentimental value. Alternatively, tattooing has become a popular method of memorialising deceased loved ones. The process involves drawing a loved one's name or image on your skin using tattoo ink. Thus, you can ask a tattooist to mix the cremation remains with tattoo ink. The tattoo will ensure you are always close to your loved one.
Adding to Sculpture — Sculptures have been used to honour important people in the past, and they are no different when used as headstones. Therefore, rather than create a sculpture purely from cement, stone or clay, you can mix your loved one's cremation remains with such sculpting materials. The method is proving to be a beautiful approach for honouring a deceased's essence. The sculpture created can be part of a headstone or used as a memorial at home. Notably, sculpture designs vary from pebble-like playthings to unique candleholders.
For more information on cremations, contact a professional near you.
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