Memorial Vase ... Gorgeous!

I love this! One of the newer vases to come out! Great for a wedding or just your table at home!

Memorial Vase
For a beautiful way to remember a loved one at your wedding, fill this lovely vase with flowers and set it in a place of honor during the ceremony and reception. The 8 inch tall, clear glass vase is printed with the words "In Loving Memory - these flowers bloom as a symbol of a life and love remembered" in white.

Affordable Memorial Stones and Benches

Spring is coming and so is touching up the yard, grave site or adding a memorial to your garden. Came across this great little shop called Exterior Accents that sells benches, plaques, stones and medallions that are very, very reasonably priced. Benches under 200.00 and stones under 50.00 I'm posting for those of you who are looking for an affordable memorial option! They sell other yard things as well .....

Personalized Forever Remembered Small Memorial Bench This memorial bench will provide a tranquil resting spot in your garden. Verse reads: "Forever remembered, Forever missed". Personalization will be centered on the cast bronze plaque shown. Up to 3 lines 18 characters or spaces per line maximum. Crafted of cast stone for a rich texture and year round durability. Sturdy support legs and weatherproof adhesive included. Easy assembly. 14"H x 29"W x 12"D. 89 lbs.

Death Leaves a Heartache Memorial Stone The beautiful verse on this garden memorial stone reads: "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." Crafted of cast stone for a rich texture and year round durability. 12" x 12" x 2.5". 16 lbs

Ashes to Portraits ... Not the Mona Lisa .. but still Mom : )

Very interesting concept. Check out Ashes to Portraits. Using some of your loved one's cremated ashes combined with a special mixture involving oil paint, a professional artist will create a one-of-a-kind portrait that will be a beautiful remembrance that willl also be a part of them.

They do people and pets.

Handcrafted Memorials ... You'll Be Outstanding in the Field : )

I came across Leyda, Burrus and Metz Monument Company in Burlington, Iowa's page and was "WOWED". The company was formed in 1892, making it one of the oldest monument companies in the Midwest. Ron Dixon is highlighted on the site and his work is fabulous.

If you want your life "etched in stone" he's the guy : )

Check out some of his work. I've put a few pictures up to show you!

P.S. You can have him start working on your masterpiece while you are still breathing : )

Plant a Memorial Tree

I thought this was actually interesting. I came across a site called "Tree Givers" where you can have a tree planted as a memorial as opposed to sending flowers. Something different... something unique. Figured I would post it. This is something I would actually be included to do:

Plant a Memorial Tree

TreeGivers memorials are one of the most meaningful ways to express your sympathy to families. While flowers will fade, the thought of a young tree being planted for someone will last a lifetime. The memorial planting is a remembrance of the past and at the same time a renewing of life. Living, Growing Legacy. Benefiting the environment for years to come...
Treegivers trees are planted on public lands all across the country where each one, in its own way, will grow and benefit all of us.