There is no one right way to grieve the loss of a loved one. There is also no one right way to memorialize your loved one. What is meaningful to one individual or family may not be quite right for another – and that’s okay. This is a personal process and the best way to move forward is to learn about the options and choose the one that feels most appropriate to you.
If you have been trying to determine what to do with ashes, we’d encourage you to look at the benefits of cremation stones. At The Sacred Stones, we offer this service to our customers as an urn replacement that will keep the memory of your loved one present and visible from day to day. Learn more below and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Understanding Traditional Urns
Urns are the traditional method of storing remains. They come in virtually every possible shape and style, so there isn’t one single definition of what an urn can be or what it has to look like. You might choose to display an urn prominently in your home as a reminder of the person you’ve lost, or you may store it away for safe keeping.
What Makes Cremation Stones Different?
Cremation stones are another way to think about keeping ashes. Rather than storing them in an urn, you will have the ashes turned into stones that you can hold and touch. This might feel more meaningful to you, and it may accommodate other plans you have, such as creating an outdoor memorial. Turning ashes into stones feels like a meaningful transformation and you will appreciate the opportunity to hold your loved one close in this way.
Making Your Selection
As you try to sort out the debate of cremation stones vs. urns, it’s important to remember that there is no right or wrong here. You can’t celebrate someone that you loved in the “wrong” way, because it’s all about what feels suitable to you and your family. Just as many families have debated between holding ashes vs. scattering, many others have tried to decide if they want to keep ashes in an urn or create something like stones with them for a memorial.
Don’t put too much pressure on yourself in this situation. Take your time to think it over, talk to your loved ones about the options, and only act when you feel settled and at peace with your choice.
A Beautiful Tribute
We fully respect the individual nature of grieving and would never question any family’s choice for a memorial, no matter what that may be. If your family has been looking at alternatives to urns and you believe that stones are the ideal way to remember your lost loved one, we would be honored to handle this important project for you. Learn more on the rest of our site or connect with us today to get started.
