Memorial Jewelry
Keep a Loved One’s Memory Close
Memorial jewelry offers a personal way to honor and remember someone you love. Whether created to hold a small keepsake or chosen simply for its meaning, each piece serves as a lasting reminder.
From bracelets and pendants to other remembrance pieces, your funeral professional can help you explore options and choose one that feels right.
A Lasting Connection You Can Carry With You
Unlike a monument or other memorial that remains in one place, memorial jewelry creates a personal connection that can be carried with you every day.
Memorial jewelry may be meaningful whether a loved one was buried or cremated. Some pieces are designed to hold a small amount of cremated remains or lock of hair, while others serve as a symbolic reminder through meaningful designs, engravings, and personal details.
It can also be shared among family members, allowing multiple people to carry a personal remembrance in their own way.
Memorial Jewelry Is More Than Cremation Jewelry
The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but they are not identical:
Memorial jewelry
is a broad category of wearable keepsakes created to honor someone who has died. It may be personalized in memory of that person or may incorporate a meaningful item, a lock of hair, or a small amount of cremated remains.
Cremation jewelry
is one type of memorial jewelry. These pieces may include a small compartment designed to hold a portion of cremated remains.
Because available options vary, families should work with a funeral professional to understand which pieces are suitable for their circumstances and preferences.
Explore Memorial Jewelry Options
Pendants
Pendants offer a visible and personal way to keep a remembrance close. Available designs may include pieces with the ability to hold a small amount of cremated remains.
Bracelets
Bracelets provide another wearable option for a meaningful connection. Some designs also may accommodate cremated remains.
Other Remembrance Pieces
Wilbert’s collection may include additional pieces designed around personal memories and individual preferences. Options can vary, so families should ask their funeral professional about the collection available to them.
Common Misconceptions About Memorial Jewelry
It is not limited to cremation.
Memorial jewelry may be chosen by families who select burial, cremation, or another form of remembrance.
A piece can represent a memory without containing remains.
The connection may come from the design, personalization, engraving, symbols, or another meaningful detail.
One remembrance can be shared.
Different family members may choose different pieces, allowing multiple people to carry a personal reminder.
Why Families Choose Memorial Jewelry
A Personal Connection
Keep a meaningful remembrance close in a way that feels private and personal.
A Shared Memory
Choose individual pieces that allow family members to remember the same person in different ways.
A Meaningful Tribute
Select a design, symbol, or personalization that reflects the life and relationships being honored.
A Remembrance Beyond Today
A carefully chosen piece can become a lasting keepsake to wear, hold, or pass through generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is memorial jewelry?
Memorial jewelry is a wearable keepsake created to honor a loved one who has died. Depending on the piece, it may hold cremated remains, a lock of hair, or another meaningful item, or it may simply serve as a personalized reminder.
Does memorial jewelry always contain cremated remains?
No. Memorial jewelry does not have to contain cremated remains. Families may choose a piece because of its design, personalization, symbolism, or connection to a meaningful memory.
Is memorial jewelry only for families who choose cremation?
No. Memorial jewelry can be selected after either burial or cremation. The most appropriate option depends on what the family hopes the piece will represent.
Can more than one family member have a piece?
In many cases, separate family members may choose their own remembrance pieces. Talk with your funeral professional about the available options.
How do we choose the right piece?
Consider what would feel most meaningful, whether you want a piece that can hold a small amount of cremated remains, and how the piece will be worn or preserved. Your funeral professional can explain available selections and help you understand the options.
How are remains placed in a piece of cremation jewelry?
The details depend on the specific piece and may require guidance from a funeral professional. Avoid opening or filling a piece without understanding its instructions and requirements.
When should we ask about memorial jewelry?
You can ask about memorial jewelry while making funeral arrangements or after services have taken place. Some options may also be considered as part of planning ahead.
A Thoughtful Choice, Guided With Care
Memorial jewelry is a deeply personal decision. Your funeral professional can help you understand the available choices, discuss how a piece may be personalized, and guide you through any questions about cremated remains or other keepsakes.
Wilbert supports families through education and meaningful memorialization options. We work through a network of trusted funeral professionals who provide the personal guidance and care that each family’s situation requires.
Find Guidance for a Meaningful Tribute
There is no single way to remember someone you love. A local funeral professional can help you explore memorial jewelry and discuss what best fits your family’s wishes.