Urn Necklaces: A Symbolic Connection to Loved Ones

Coping with loss

The loss of a loved one is an emotionally difficult time for anyone; the void that the physical absence leaves and the stages of grief can be quite a struggle. Here is someone you spent innumerable moments together and suddenly they are no longer with you physically. How do you preserve the connection you have with the dear departed one? You would need some symbol of love to hold on to and think of your loved one. 

Symbols of love for a dear departed

For centuries now, humankind has found a way to pay tributes and cherish their connection with departed loved ones. This could be in the form of headstones and urns, preserving locks of hair, holding on to objects of the departed one, photographs or even paintings. Ashes from the cremated remains of a loved one are also a tangible and personal way to keep the connection with them alive. They are often stored in urns placed on a mantelpiece at home. But there are other ways to preserve the ashes, and that’s where cremation jewelry comes in. 

Cremation jewelry is a way to pay tribute to your loved one, something to remember them by and cherish them, and can come in different forms such as necklaces with pendants or bracelets, among others. Cremation jewelry comes with a discreet compartment for storage of a portion of ashes of your cremated loved one. One of the most widely used pieces of cremation jewelry is an urn necklace. It is a necklace that comes with a tiny pendant shaped like an urn attached to it. The urn pendant has a discreet space to store a tiny portion of your loved one’s ashes. 

Reasons for you to choose an urn necklace

• An urn necklace is a symbol of your connection with your loved ones and wearing it at all times helps you remember the dear departed.
• The necklace with an urn is also a convenient option especially if you are the type who is constantly traveling and may not have access to a memorial or urn in your residence at all times.
• Wearing an urn necklace containing the ashes of your loved one is also an option when multiple family members, associates or friends would like to hold on to the ashes of a departed one. In such a case, the ashes can be preserved in tiny portions in pendant urns attached to necklaces and also worn as symbols of love. 
• When you wear an urn necklace, you are also allowing yourself to heal because having something tangible with you at all times helps you feel your emotions fully.
• You can wear an urn necklace that reflects not just your style but also take into account what best represents the departed person. You could also give out urn necklaces as keepsakes to other family members. 
• An urn necklace is a very discreet form of mourning a loved one, thereby making it deeply personal. Because the pendant holding the ashes comes in different shapes and designs, no one needs to necessarily know it’s an urn. 

Factors to keep in mind when choosing an urn necklace

• It is important to consider the material your urn necklace is made of. Make sure you pick a necklace or chain that is long lasting and is crafted to bear the urn pendant’s weight. You could pick a stainless steel necklace as it is durable and doesn’t get impacted by climatic conditions as well. 
• Also, look for the finish in which the urn necklace comes– you can choose among onyx, pewter or rose – that add a touch of elegance to your necklace. 
• Check the length of the necklace you want to buy and also the dimensions of the urn that comes attached to it. The size you opt for depends on your personal taste and style but typically most pendants are a couple inches wide at the most. 
• Make sure the tiny chamber that preserves a portion of your loved one’s ashes is secure and closes tightly to avoid any sort of ash spillage. 
• You can also choose from a range of designs on the urn pendant in keeping with your taste and also what your loved one would have liked. The urn can be shaped like an hourglass, a round-shaped one, an infinity cross and have embossed designs on it as well. 

Titan Casket offers a range of cremation jewelry to choose from, including pendants and bracelets in multiple finishes. Get yourself and your loved ones an urn necklace as a symbol of your connection to a dear departed person.