Memorial Items & Memory Boxes

Inspiration for Memorial Items

Memorial items at a funeral or celebration of life can help to create a unique and personal ceremony and provide a way to honour and remember a loved one.

Memory Jars & Postcards

A memory jar, or memory box, can be placed on a table at a funeral or celebration of life, together with postcards or notes for guests to record memories and messages. These can provide a tapestry of special memories for the family to keep and cherish forever.

Memorial Candles

Candles placed on a memory table at a funeral or celebration of life can create a feeling of comfort and warmth. They can be simple, plain candles, or with a comforting message or in a scent that they loved.

Memory and Guest Books

A memory or guest book at a funeral or celebration of life provides a space for family and friends to write down their own memories and to leave messages of support. They also help families to know who was present at the service.

For further information about memory and guest books, please go to Memory Books.

Photo Books and Albums

An album with photos from throughout a person’s life can be a lovely addition to a memory table. Little photo books can be given to family and friends as a keepsake.

Wildflower Seeds and Plants

Packets of wildflower seeds, or little plants in a pot, can be given to family and friends so they can create their own living memorial at home. For further information, please go to Wildflower Memorial Seeds.

Favourite Music and Video Tributes

Create a playlist of your loved one’s favourite songs, or a video of their life, and provide it on a USB or CD to give to family and friends as a keepsake. These can also be made available to those who couldn’t attend the funeral.

It is also possible to commission a song, or a piece of music, that can be played or performed at a service. Or, for someone who loved vinyl, you can have a record made with their favourite tunes.

About Memory Boxes

Memory boxes can keep treasured keepsakes, such as letters, jewellery, photos, school reports, and other little mementos, safely together in one place. The boxes are usually made from cardboard or wood and can be marked or engraved with a name or message. Larger boxes, or trunks, can also be helpful for storing artwork and larger sentimental items.

A5 memory box by Angel & Dove

Find Further Helpful Information about Planning a Funeral or Celebration of Life

If you would like further information about planning a funeral or celebration of life, please go to Funeral Planning Information.

Find Memorial Items & Memory Box Suppliers in the whiteballoon Community

To find suppliers of memorial items and memory boxes, please go to Personal Touches & Keepsakes.