Grief​‍​‌‍​‍‌ is a journey that is very personal, but wanting to keep a loved one close is something that everybody shares. Since we live in a world where we have to let go of their physical presence at some point, a memorial keepsake is a lovely, tangible way to connect that can last. A memorial bracelets is the one that most people think of when they look at the many options for remembrance. It is a straightforward, easy and very intimate way to always have that connection with the loved one you lost.

However, deciding on the right piece of memorial jewelry is emotionally and sometimes very confusing. It is not only about picking a piece that reflects your style; it is about creating a container for the memories that are dear to you. To assist you with this significant task, here is a guide of the main points: style and material, as well as the deeper meanings, to help you make the perfect bracelet for your loved ​‍​‌‍​‍‌one.

The Heart of the Keepsake: Specialized Inclusions 

These​‍​‌‍​‍‌ are the brands' specialties like Petals and Keepsakes, which is far to traditional lockets or simple engraved tags. In fact, they are experts in meticulously preserving and implanting a small, holy fragment of a loved one's nature in a resilient resin stone. Such a highly customized manner offers you the option of various precious elements:

  • Ashes (Cremation Jewelry): The most conventional and well-known inclusion, which makes it possible for one to carry with him/her a very small, symbolic fragment of a loved one forever.

  • Flowers (Funeral or Special Occasion): Flowers can be dried and set if they are from the funeral of a loved one, the wedding bouquet, or even a favorite blossom of the garden, thus the color and the shape of the meaningful flower will be preserved forever.

  • Hair or Fur: One strand of hair or some fur from a dear pet can be turned into an extremely personal and quiet memorial.

  • Fabric: A tiny piece of a beloved shirt, blanket, or any other fabric that has meaning to you can be changed into a lively, patterned memorial stone.

  • Breastmilk: Although this is not a memorial for loss, the inclusion can be a great keepsake for a mother to commemorate her journey, which in fact, represents a beautiful bond and memory.

The material of the inclusion determines the final look of the piece, thus a piece made by vibrant blue funeral flowers will differ greatly in appearance from the one made of white cremation ashes, hence every single bracelet is unique. While choosing, tell me which element, in your opinion, is the most to represent the life and memory that you want to ​‍​‌‍​‍‌honor.

Meanings, The Unspoken Comfort

The​‍​‌‍​‍‌ value of a memorial bracelet is not more in the metal or the setting, but in its deeply meaningful aspect. It is a tool to transform the absence of the loved one into their presence.

A Constant Connection: When the bracelet is worn on your wrist, it is a way of showing that they are with you in every action, typing, hugging, driving or holding a hand. It is a physical connection, a silent support to oneself that the love shared continues. Many people find that just touching the memorial stone gives them a short moment of calm, support, and grounding in the midst of their struggle.

Symbol of Unbreakable Love: One of the characteristics of a bracelet is that it wraps around the wrist forming a perfect, unbroken circle which is a great symbol of eternal love and connection. It is a strong and real answer to the feeling of separation that grief brings. When the words don’t come, this piece of memorial jewelry still can convey a lot, it stands for being forever, being devoted, and a memory that can never be lost.

Selecting a memorial bracelet is an expression of love. Do not rush it, trust your inner voice and pick the piece that feels the most right. By deciding on the style that matches your life and the material that reflects their nature, you will have chosen a bracelet which is far from being just a piece of jewelry, it is a sincere piece of art, made with love by professionals like Petals and Keepsakes, and meant to be your most valuable ​‍​‌‍​‍‌possession.