Tributes that won’t Cost an Arm and a Leg

After the death of a family member, many families feel the need to go out and spend a lot of money for a monument. Now, monuments to honor the dearly departed and to mark where they were buried — if they choose to bury the urn containing the ashes following direct cremation — can be a nice gesture. But there’s no need to spend an arm and a leg for a tribute to the deceased following cremation at an Elko New Market, MN funeral home.

Here are some fitting tributes that families can opt for without breaking their budget or going into debt.

Pictures

It’s true that a photo is worth a thousand words. Families can create a fitting memorial for their deceased loved one by using photographs. Whether taken from phones, other mobile devices, photo albums or other things, families can collect pictures and — perhaps via scrap booking or via slide show — create a lasting memorial. This will allow families to take trips down memory as they see pictures of their dear loved one that mark important life events and fun times.

Memorial Garden

If families have enough space on their properties, they can potentially create memorial gardens to honor the deceased. This would involve creating a specific spot and planting the deceased person’s favorite flower or plant. It might also be fitting to scatter some of the cremation ashes on the memorial garden as a way to commemorate the deceased. A memorial garden can definitely be a lasting tribute to honor the memory of someone who meant so much.

Cremation Jewelry

Cremation jewelry can take many different forms. An easy option would be to have a locket that contains a picture of the deceased. Families can use this sort of memorial to honor their deceased loved ones and to physically carry around the memories wherever they go.

Charity

Families that are up for the challenge can potentially start up their own charity to honor a cause that the deceased had been passionate about. Did the person want to see a neighborhood school provide breakfast in the morning for underprivileged students? Was the person passionate about spaying and neutering dogs so as to cut down on the number of animals in animal shelters? Families can consider starting some sort of charity, or they can simply support existing charities with their time, with their financial means or with both.

After direct cremation at Scott County Cremation, which is the premier funeral home in Elko New Market, MN, families may want to create a lasting memorial for their deceased loved one. As mentioned above, there’s no need to spend a lot of money to accomplish this objective. When ready to discuss direct cremation as a body disposition option, call us at (952) 402-9000 for a free consultation. We’ll take the time to guide families as they prepare to professionally, respectfully and compassionately give their deceased relative a fitting send off. We’re also available at 833 S. Marschall Road, Shakopee, MN 55379 for those who want to stop by.