Everything You Need to Know About Cremation Jewelry

If your loved one is slated to be cremated and you haven’t yet decided what to do with the ashes, you have several options at your disposal. One of them is to get cremation jewelry. It’s the perfect way to create a keepsake that memorializes your loved one. When it comes to cremation jewelry, you can either get jewelry that contains ashes in a compartment or get jewelry that is actually made from the ashes. While a Burnsville, MN cremation services provider will be able to tell you more, what follows is a look at cremation jewelry. After learning about, you might find yourself contacting a cremation services provider to find out more. 

Jewelry Containing Ashes 

What's your favorite type of jewelry? You can pretty much have your pick if you want cremation jewelry that you can use to honor your loved one. Whether a neckless, pendent, brooch, or any other type, you can choose the one you want and then have some of your loved one's cremation ashes placed in a compartment contained in the cremation jewelry. This is certainly a unique option that stands apart from other options like scattering ashes, burying urns, and things like that. You’ll find that cremation jewelry not only will hold sentimental value for you but also will ultimately serve as a valuable keepsake that can be passed on to the next generation. 

Jewelry Made from Ashes 

You might not have known that you can get cremation jewelry made from cremation ashes. But it is true that custom jewelry is made using ashes. It also includes glass, either recycled glass or new glass. The glass and ashes are heated up thousands of degrees Fahrenheit in order to create the custom jewelry. With cremation crystals and diamonds, the entire piece of jewelry is made using the ashes of the deceased. The process is a long one. In fact, it can take several weeks for the heating, cutting of the crystal or diamond, and the construction of the jewelry. 

Of course, there are options other than cremation jewelry. But if you want to know all your options, then it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the cremation jewelry option. You and your family can then sit down and determine the best course of action to honor your deceased loved one. 

Are you looking to plan a cremation service in Burnsville, MN? Get in touch with us at Scott County Cremation. We’ve been around since 2016, but our sister company has been a well-respected business in the community since the 1960's. For the help you need, call or visit us. We’re an affordable alternative for the families of Scott County and the entire Minneapolis & St. Paul metro area who are looking for a simple cremation without all the frills local funeral homes offer. Whether you have some questions or you’re ready to plan final services, give us a call or stop by for a visit. We’ll help you plan a cremation for a loved one or even to preplan one for yourself if you’d like.