More and more people are looking at ways of creating a lasting tribute following the death of a loved one in Shrewsbury - something that evokes fond memories, often in a place that had special meaning.
By considering a diverse range of memorialisation options, you can create the tribute you are looking for that reflects the personality and preferences of the departed, providing comfort and a meaningful way to honour their memory.
These options have evolved significantly . . . and continue to do so, but if you can’t find exactly what you want among the many tributes regularly chosen today, you may have one of your own! Here are some that you may wish to consider:
Gravestones and monuments
Traditional stone markers - Placed at burial sites, they can be inscribed with any personal messages you wish to leave.
Memorial plaques - Can be located on benches, in gardens or on buildings, anywhere that was special to the deceased.
Digital and interactive tributes
Dedicated online memorial sites - Platforms where families can create a webpage to share stories, photos, videos, and messages.
Social media tributes - Create memorial pages or groups on social media platforms where friends and family can contribute memories and condolences.
Virtual reality spaces - Custom-designed virtual environments where users can interact, explore, and leave tributes in a 3D space.
Memorial jewellery and memorial art
Ashes into jewellery - Incorporates cremation ashes into rings, necklaces, or bracelets.
Fingerprint jewellery - Imprint your loved one’s fingerprint onto jewellery pieces.
Portraits and Paintings - Commissioning artworks that capture the essence of the deceased can be an excellent way to create a lasting tribute.
Ashes into glass art - Creating glass sculptures or ornaments that contain your loved one’s ashes.
Environmental memorials
Memorial trees - Planting a tree in memory of a loved one is a popular option, whether that is with or without a plaque.
Tree burial pods - This involves using biodegradable urns that contain tree seeds to grow a tree from the ashes.
Charitable and community-based memorials
Memorial scholarships - Establishing a scholarship fund in the name of the deceased.
Charitable donations - Encouraging donations to specific causes or charities in memory of your loved one.
Commemorative events
Annual remembrance days - Organised gatherings on the anniversary of the death of a loved one to celebrate the life and legacy of the deceased.
Celebration of life - Hosting events that focus on celebrating the deceased’s life rather than mourning their death.
