Memorial Keepsakes

Inspiration for Memorial Keepsakes

Memorial keepsakes are special mementos that remind us of a loved one. From photos and pebbles to scribbled notes and artwork, they provide a way to cherish their memory and to feel a continued closeness and connection with them. 

Pebbles and Paperweights

Pebbles can be collected from a beach and a name, images or a message can be written with bright coloured pens, or engraved on the stone. Pebbles have a very smooth, tactile feel and can be lovely to hold when in need of comfort or strength.

Ceramic Keepsakes

Handmade ceramic decorations can be hung on a tree or branch on special days or anniversaries. Or painted ceramic tiles can be handcrafted with personalised messages.

Pressed Flower Mementos

Flowers from a funeral or celebration of life, or petals from a favourite plant, can be incorporated in to keepsakes such as photo frames, pebbles, and keyrings.

Photos and Frames

Photos speak a thousand words. Framed photographs, or photos in an album, can be kept and treasured forever. Or a beautiful mosaic can be created that spells a loved one’s name or a meaningful word of your choice.

Memorial Quilts

Memorial quilts or pillows, created from treasured items of clothes and favourite photos, can be a lovely way to keep a loved one close to you and can provide comfort and support.

Plantable Wildflower Seeds

Wildflower seed packets can be placed on a memory table at a funeral or celebration of life, or sent to family and friends, so they can create their own wildflower memorial garden. For further information, please go to Wildflower Memorial Seeds.

Fingerprint Jewellery & Keepsakes

Jewellery, pebbles, and other items can be personalised with the unique fingerprint of a loved one.

Memory Boxes

Memory boxes are perfect for keeping keepsakes together in one place such as handwritten letters, photos, concert tickets, and other mementos.

Inspiration for Memorial Keepsakes with Ashes

Memorial Jewellery with Ashes

For some people, touching a pendant or stone that incorporates a small amount of a loved one’s ashes can bring comfort and a continued sense of connection. There are some wonderful artisans throughout the UK that create beautiful bespoke pieces, from rings and earrings to lockets and cufflinks.

For further information, please go to Memorial Jewellery with Ashes.

Bespoke Art with Ashes

Beautiful, commemorative art can be created that incorporates a small amount of a loved one’s ashes. Every piece of art is unique and they can come in all shapes and sizes. For more information, please go to Artwork with Ashes.

Stones with Ashes and Other Little Keepsakes

Beautiful stones, glass paperweights, or items like this delicate wooden heart, can be handcrafted to incorporate a small amount of a loved one’s ashes.

An Art Tattoo

Create a permanent commemoration of your special person with a tattoo, using sterile ink that incorporates a small amount of ashes.

A Vinyl Record with Ashes

Music has a unique way of bringing back memories of a particular person, time or place. For someone who loved music, a favourite vinyl can be created that incorporates a small amount of ashes.

Find Helpful Information About Supporting Someone Who Is Grieving

If you would like information about supporting someone who is grieving, please go to Supporting Someone Who is Grieving.

For information and guidance about planning a funeral or celebration of life, please go to Funeral Planning Information.

Find Memorial Keepsakes Suppliers in the whiteballoon Community

To find suppliers of memorial keepsakes and other items, please go to Personal Touches & keepsakes.