Creative Ideas for Memorials After Moline, IL Cremation Services
When you choose cremation services at Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory, professional services are just the beginning. Here are some ways our clients plan a personal celebration of their loved one.
One of the reasons clients choose cremation services in Moline, IL is the greater freedom to plan a memorial service that speaks to the person they’re celebrating. Worry-free cremation services at Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory can be done quickly and professionally, leaving you to develop the ideal memorial service at your pace. Here are some unique ways people celebrate their loved one after cremation.
Sharing the Love
The traditional ceremonial urn that rests on the mantle is still a popular option, and we offer hundreds of artistic models. But many families, especially larger ones, are opting for an option that lets many family members share the remains of their loved one long-term. Popular options include a selection of smaller urns that can be split among several family members and kept at homes, or vials and pendants that allow families to wear a piece of their loved one on them at all times.
Scattering Ceremonies
Scattering the ashes has been a popular choice for post-cremation traditions for some time, but now families are making a bigger event of it. It’s common for families to gather everyone who would attend a funeral for a group trip to a meaningful location, including a favorite vacation spot or the top of a nearby mountain, to release the ashes and say a few words. We offer a selection of scattering urns to make it easier to distribute the ashes without spills.
Meaningful Transformations
A boom in third-party companies specializing in transforming cremation ashes into new purposes has arisen, and we can put you in touch with one that can fulfill your desires. Artistic people often transform the ashes into a work of art, like ink or paint, which can be done independently. But certified tattoo artists can also mix the ashes into tattoo ink for a permanent reminder on the skin. There are even companies that can compress ashes into a diamond for a piece of jewelry.
Green Sendoffs
Did your loved one love the environment and want to make a positive impact even when they’re gone? This is possible with a pair of new innovations. A biodegradable run containing a tree seed can be planted, eventually releasing the tree seed and ashes which grow into a sapling and then a tall tree that will serve as a memorial for decades. Coral Balls, a uniquely shaped receptacle designed for ocean burial, will serve as an inviting spot for sea life like coral to attach, becoming a mini-ecosystem.
An Explosive Ending
Is there any better way to end a memorial service than with a stunning fireworks display? Third-party companies can mix the ashes into the gunpowder, making your loved one a part of the display celebrating them. This is possible in all areas where fireworks displays are legal, so consult with your local authorities.
If you’re considering cremation services in Moline, IL, we can help you arrange the perfect memorial service to follow. Contact Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory for more information today.
