If you’re choosing cremation services in Santee, SC as an alternative to earth burial, you have many options for developing a personalized memorial for your loved one. As cremation ashes are safe, sterile, and legal for use in most ways, your funeral home and cremation program will be happy to help and advise you on how to bring your ideal memorial plan to life. Here are some unique ways to honor your loved one through the transformation of cremation ashes.

Always With You

For large families who want to distribute the ashes among the loved ones, an alternative to traditional urns involves splitting the ashes among several urns. But for those who want a more intimate option, we offer a line of small vials and pendants that can hold a pinch of ashes. This is a great option for anyone who wants to wear them as jewelry on them at all time, keeping the memory of your loved one close to your heart.

An Artistic Choice

Cremation ashes aren’t actually ashes - they’re the minerals base of the bones, and as such won’t break down when mixed with other compounds. If you’re the artistic type or your loved one was passionate about art in life, cremation ashes can be safely mixed with paint or ink to create a personalized work of art. This can be done safely at home without the help of a professional, and information is available online about proper proportions.

A Permanent Reminder

Do you want a permanent connection to your loved one, not just on your person but on your skin? If you’re a fan of tattoos, a small amount of cremation ashes can be safely mixed with tattoo ink and injected into the skin to create a new work of art. The proportions here are critical for safe tattooing, so this should be discussed with a tattoo artist you trust and is experienced in mixing tattoo ink.

A Stunning Sendoff

If you’re planning to host a memorial service with a lot of guests, is there any better way to mark the ending than with a dazzling fireworks display? Third-party companies that make fireworks can take a portion of the ashes and mix them in with the gunpowder, adding a personal touch to the fireworks display that will add extra meaning to everyone watching. This is a one-time event, but one that will leave a lasting impression.

An Unbreakable Memento

One concern we often hear from our clients is that cremation ashes are fragile and the urn can spill. Many of our urns come with spill-proof protection, but if you want a truly unbreakable way to keep cremation remains, it doesn’t get any more unbreakable than a diamond. Third-party companies can take a portion of cremation ashes and compress them into a precious tone, which can then be set in a ring or pendant.

These options and more can be facilitated by our experienced funeral home staff when you chose cremation services in Santee, SC. Contact Avinger Funeral Home for more information on our services or to set up a consultation today.