Memorialization helps us to do that. A memorial serves a basic human need to remember and to be remembered. Selecting and establishing a permanent memorial for a family member not only satisfies an immediate need, but it also fulfills the need to preserve our heritage. Memorials are stepping stones to the past, and to the future. They link the generations.
Cremation is preparation for memorialization just as traditional burial is.
In fact, the options for the final disposition of cremated remains and the subsequent memorials used to honor them are many and varied. But beautiful memorials don't just happen, they require forethought and planning. Many families make their memorial selections in advance so that decision-making can be done together and can be eliminated during a time of stress. But whether you make your memorial purchase prior to the need or at the time of need, you will want to be familiar with the many cremation memorial opportunities that are available. Indeed, there is an urn to satisfy every taste, every requirement and, most important, every budget.