Things You Can Do to Memorialize Your Loved One After Cremation

Scott County Cremation • November 19, 2018

Saying good-bye to a deceased loved one is never easy, but there are things you can do post-cremation to keep the person’s memory alive and well for the long haul.

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Without a doubt, no one wants to say good-bye to a family member torn away from them by death, but there are at least a few things you can do to memorialize them after a Savage, MN cremation. What follows is a look at just a few of the things you can do to ensure that your departed loved one is, while gone, never forgotten. 


Do Something in the Name of Your Loved One 


Was your deceased loved one the sort of person to give the very shirt of their back to help someone in need? Did they bend over backwards to assist anyone no matter who it was? One way you can keep their memory alive is to do something in the name of the person. For instance, you can volunteer at a soup kitchen, help to pack boxes at the local food bank, spend time talking to or reading to residents at a nursing home, dedicate some time during the week to tutor school children or donate funds to a fitting charitable cause. In doing these sorts of things in the name of your deceased loved one, you’ll be able to ensure that their good works live on. 


Plant a Tree 


Want a memorial that will really last? How about planting a tree, bush or even flower garden? You can plant someone on your property and then bury the cremation ashes of your deceased relative around plant. As the tree or other vegetation grows and matures, you will be able to remember your deceased relative in a whole new way. Doing this will help you to remember your loved one in a tangible way and will also be beneficial to the environment. If your deceased loved one had a favorite tree, bush or flower, you can plant something that reflects this interest. 


Have Artistic Work Done 


Another way you can memorialize a deceased relative is to have a work of art created in their honor. Unless you have someone in your family who has artistic talent, you can retain the services of a professional to create something that really stands out. It can be a portrait or simply an artistic rendering that commemorates them -- such as nature, animals or anything else. This artistic work will be a visual reminder of the deceased and will ensure that you and yours remember. 


These are just a few things you can consider if you’re looking for a fitting way to memorialize your deceased loved one after a cremation in Savage, MN. Do you have any questions about cremation or do you want to book a consultation to set up a cremation disposition for yourself or for a loved one? Get in touch with us at Scott County Cremation at (952) 402-9000 for the help you want. If you wish, you can stop by our office at 833 Marschall Rd Shakopee, MN 55379 to speak to someone in person. We’re here for you when there’s a death in your family. Let us help. We’re here for you. 

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