An NFDA report shows that the U.S. cremation rate is projected to rise by 20.9% between 2023 and 2045.

Many people prefer cremation for its simplicity, affordability, and flexibility when planning a memorial. If your loved one’s final wish was to be cremated, you might find yourself wondering about the best things to keep ashes in. Storing ashes in a special way offers a lasting tribute and helps keep their memory alive.

Exploring different memorial options gives you the chance to find one that feels right for you. You may wish to find a memorial that honors their spirit and brings peace to your heart. Keep reading to discover seven beautiful memorials to store your loved one’s ashes with care.

1. Custom Ceramic Urns

Many families choose custom ceramic urns for their timeless appearance and their ability to blend well with home decor. Whether shaped like a vase, sculpture, or simple jar, unique ceramic urns offer both durability and elegance.

Some styles even reflect nature, taking the form of a tree trunk, stone, or ocean wave. Skilled artisans handcraft these pieces, often allowing for custom:

• Colors
• Finishes
• Inscriptions
• Symbols
• Glaze textures

These urns can rest on a mantel, shelf, or personal altar, offering a lasting tribute in your home. For reliable cremation services, consider Lone Star Cremation. We can help your family choose a meaningful memorial that reflects your loved one’s spirit with care and respect.

2. Glass Memorial Orbs

Glass artists have developed a stunning way to incorporate small portions of ashes into blown-glass orbs. These glowing, colorful spheres shimmer with light and emotion. Each orb is handcrafted, and no two are alike.

While they don’t store the entire remains, they are powerful memorial vessels for a symbolic portion of ashes. Some orbs rest on stands, while others can hang by a window to catch the sun.

You may choose a color that matches your loved one’s favorite hue or reflects their personality–gentle blue, vibrant red, or calm green. They double as pieces of art and conversation starters, bringing warmth and meaning to any room.

3. Jewelry for Ash Storage

Cremation jewelry gives you a way to carry your loved one wherever you go and may include:

• Necklaces
• Bracelets
• Rings
• Lockets
• Keychains

Each piece can hold a tiny amount of ashes inside a small, sealed compartment, offering comfort and connection. Many designs look like ordinary jewelry but hold deep meaning for those who wear them. You can choose shapes such as feathers, teardrops, or even have a fingerprint engraved for a more personal touch.

Cremation keepsakes like these are perfect if you want something discreet yet powerful. Some families choose matching pieces to create a shared memorial, giving everyone a symbol of unity and remembrance that lasts for years to come.

4. Biodegradable Burial Pods

If you prefer a natural approach, consider biodegradable pods, as these special containers let you bury ashes:

• Under a tree
• Beneath a flower bed
• In a memorial garden
• Along a forest path
• Near a favorite outdoor spot

Over time, ash containers like these break down naturally, enriching the soil and supporting new growth. Some include seeds, allowing you to plant a tree or flower as part of the tribute.

Many people find comfort in knowing their loved one helps give life to something new. Biodegradable pods suit green cemeteries or home memorial spaces, offering a peaceful way to honor a life and care for the earth.

5. Decorative Wall Memorials

For a more modern take, many families choose wall-mounted memorials that blend beauty with purpose. These pieces are crafted to look like art while including a hidden space to hold ashes.

Materials often include:

• Wood
• Metal
• Stone
• Acrylic
• Glass

Each design can feature engraved names, birth and passing dates, favorite quotes, or meaningful symbols. Personalized memorials like these offer a subtle and stylish way to remember someone without setting up a traditional urn.

Wall displays work well in homes with limited space, neutral decor, or a minimalist layout. They let you honor your loved one in a quiet, dignified way that feels both intimate and modern.

6. Stuffed Animals with Ash Compartments

Children and even adults sometimes find comfort in softer, more tender forms of remembrance. Specially designed stuffed animals can hold a small portion of ashes inside a secure, zippered pouch hidden within.

They feel warm and comforting, especially during quiet moments or times of grief. These huggable keepsakes provide a physical sense of closeness when emotional support is needed most. Families often personalize these keepsakes by adding:

• Names
• Birthdates
• Special colors
• Personal messages
• Embroidered symbols

Each detail helps create a more meaningful and comforting tribute that reflects the loved one’s memory. Though less traditional, these memorials are profoundly personal and ideal for those who value warmth, comfort, and a more intimate connection to their loved one.

7. Floating Water Memorials

For those who felt a deep connection to the sea, lakes, or rivers, a water-based memorial may feel most meaningful. Floating urns are specially designed to dissolve slowly, allowing ashes to release gently during a farewell ceremony.

Family members often gather at a calm waterfront location to:

• Reflect
• Share memories
• Release the urn together
• Offer prayers or blessings
• Play meaningful songs

Each action helps create a peaceful and personal farewell surrounded by nature’s calming presence. Each floating urn is crafted to remain steady on the water’s surface for a few minutes before gradually sinking and breaking down. The ceremony creates a quiet, respectful goodbye–one that honors your loved one’s spirit and love for the water.

Meaningful Things to Keep Ashes In for Lasting Tribute

Choosing the right things to keep ashes in is an important part of honoring your loved one’s memory. From classic urns to modern keepsakes and nature-inspired memorials, each option offers a unique way to preserve their spirit. Exploring different designs can help you find something that brings both comfort and meaning to your family.

Founded in 2004, we at Lone Star Cremation bring over two decades of experience helping families like yours. You can complete everything online in under 20 minutes. Let us guide you through this process with respect, simplicity, and heartfelt support.

An NFDA report shows that the U.S. cremation rate is projected to rise by 20.9% between 2023 and 2045.

Many people prefer cremation for its simplicity, affordability, and flexibility when planning a memorial. If your loved one’s final wish was to be cremated, you might find yourself wondering about the best things to keep ashes in. Storing ashes in a special way offers a lasting tribute and helps keep their memory alive.

Exploring different memorial options gives you the chance to find one that feels right for you. You may wish to find a memorial that honors their spirit and brings peace to your heart. Keep reading to discover seven beautiful memorials to store your loved one’s ashes with care.

1. Custom Ceramic Urns

Many families choose custom ceramic urns for their timeless appearance and their ability to blend well with home decor. Whether shaped like a vase, sculpture, or simple jar, unique ceramic urns offer both durability and elegance.

Some styles even reflect nature, taking the form of a tree trunk, stone, or ocean wave. Skilled artisans handcraft these pieces, often allowing for custom:

• Colors
• Finishes
• Inscriptions
• Symbols
• Glaze textures

These urns can rest on a mantel, shelf, or personal altar, offering a lasting tribute in your home. For reliable cremation services, consider Lone Star Cremation. We can help your family choose a meaningful memorial that reflects your loved one’s spirit with care and respect.

2. Glass Memorial Orbs

Glass artists have developed a stunning way to incorporate small portions of ashes into blown-glass orbs. These glowing, colorful spheres shimmer with light and emotion. Each orb is handcrafted, and no two are alike.

While they don’t store the entire remains, they are powerful memorial vessels for a symbolic portion of ashes. Some orbs rest on stands, while others can hang by a window to catch the sun.

You may choose a color that matches your loved one’s favorite hue or reflects their personality–gentle blue, vibrant red, or calm green. They double as pieces of art and conversation starters, bringing warmth and meaning to any room.

3. Jewelry for Ash Storage

Cremation jewelry gives you a way to carry your loved one wherever you go and may include:

• Necklaces
• Bracelets
• Rings
• Lockets
• Keychains

Each piece can hold a tiny amount of ashes inside a small, sealed compartment, offering comfort and connection. Many designs look like ordinary jewelry but hold deep meaning for those who wear them. You can choose shapes such as feathers, teardrops, or even have a fingerprint engraved for a more personal touch.

Cremation keepsakes like these are perfect if you want something discreet yet powerful. Some families choose matching pieces to create a shared memorial, giving everyone a symbol of unity and remembrance that lasts for years to come.

4. Biodegradable Burial Pods

If you prefer a natural approach, consider biodegradable pods, as these special containers let you bury ashes:

• Under a tree
• Beneath a flower bed
• In a memorial garden
• Along a forest path
• Near a favorite outdoor spot

Over time, ash containers like these break down naturally, enriching the soil and supporting new growth. Some include seeds, allowing you to plant a tree or flower as part of the tribute.

Many people find comfort in knowing their loved one helps give life to something new. Biodegradable pods suit green cemeteries or home memorial spaces, offering a peaceful way to honor a life and care for the earth.

5. Decorative Wall Memorials

For a more modern take, many families choose wall-mounted memorials that blend beauty with purpose. These pieces are crafted to look like art while including a hidden space to hold ashes.

Materials often include:

• Wood
• Metal
• Stone
• Acrylic
• Glass

Each design can feature engraved names, birth and passing dates, favorite quotes, or meaningful symbols. Personalized memorials like these offer a subtle and stylish way to remember someone without setting up a traditional urn.

Wall displays work well in homes with limited space, neutral decor, or a minimalist layout. They let you honor your loved one in a quiet, dignified way that feels both intimate and modern.

6. Stuffed Animals with Ash Compartments

Children and even adults sometimes find comfort in softer, more tender forms of remembrance. Specially designed stuffed animals can hold a small portion of ashes inside a secure, zippered pouch hidden within.

They feel warm and comforting, especially during quiet moments or times of grief. These huggable keepsakes provide a physical sense of closeness when emotional support is needed most. Families often personalize these keepsakes by adding:

• Names
• Birthdates
• Special colors
• Personal messages
• Embroidered symbols

Each detail helps create a more meaningful and comforting tribute that reflects the loved one’s memory. Though less traditional, these memorials are profoundly personal and ideal for those who value warmth, comfort, and a more intimate connection to their loved one.

7. Floating Water Memorials

For those who felt a deep connection to the sea, lakes, or rivers, a water-based memorial may feel most meaningful. Floating urns are specially designed to dissolve slowly, allowing ashes to release gently during a farewell ceremony.

Family members often gather at a calm waterfront location to:

• Reflect
• Share memories
• Release the urn together
• Offer prayers or blessings
• Play meaningful songs

Each action helps create a peaceful and personal farewell surrounded by nature’s calming presence. Each floating urn is crafted to remain steady on the water’s surface for a few minutes before gradually sinking and breaking down. The ceremony creates a quiet, respectful goodbye–one that honors your loved one’s spirit and love for the water.

Meaningful Things to Keep Ashes In for Lasting Tribute

Choosing the right things to keep ashes in is an important part of honoring your loved one’s memory. From classic urns to modern keepsakes and nature-inspired memorials, each option offers a unique way to preserve their spirit. Exploring different designs can help you find something that brings both comfort and meaning to your family.

Founded in 2004, we at Lone Star Cremation bring over two decades of experience helping families like yours. You can complete everything online in under 20 minutes. Let us guide you through this process with respect, simplicity, and heartfelt support.

There is a lot to learn about a bill that is 870 pages long.  While not as big as some bills such as the 906 pages of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, 870 pages of regulations is a lot to digest.

I don’t pretend to know everything about the One Big Beautiful Bill but here’s what Morgan Stanley Wealth Management says in its “Key Takeaway” bulletin, “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers a lower corporate tax burden that could boost certain U.S. equity sectors, but it also raises concerns over rising U.S. deficits and higher rates.”

Access the Morgan Stanley article here

In their “Key Takeaway” article Morgan Stanley expounds on four facets of the bill and how you and your business might be affected.  Here are the facets they discuss:

1. Corporate and Individual Tax Cuts
2. Fiscal Challenges
3. Stock Opportunities and Risks
4. Bond Yield Pressures

When thinking of your Death Care businesses, here is one highlight about Business that may be to your liking.  Morgan Stanley states:

 

“The law’s biggest beneficiaries appear to be U.S. corporations. The legislation not only reinstates business-friendly TCJA provisions, such as 100% bonus depreciation and immediate deduction of domestic R&D expenses; it also introduces new measures like expanding the Advanced Manufacturing Investment tax credit and full expensing of factories. All told, these provisions could reduce the corporate tax rate from a statutory 21%, to as low as an effective 12%, the lowest rate in U.S. history.”

In any regard, this paper is a good short read that will give you things to visit with your tax accountant about how your business may be able to take advantage of certain items such as the depreciation provisions of the bill.

Tom Anderson
Funeral Director Daily

Funeral Director Daily take:  One of the items I found extremely interesting was the 100% expensing of factories.  I wondered, “Could I build a funeral home or crematory and expense the entire construction in one year?”

I’ve tried to find the answer and what I’ve found makes me believe that I would not be able to do so.  What I found is that a factory is defined in a new category defined as a “Qualified Production Property” (QPP).  My quick thought is I would not be able to do so under this definition of a QPP as provided:

• It is primarily used for manufacturing, production, or refining tangible personal property.

However, that is exactly why it is important to learn about what is in the bill and how certain new regulations might be able to enhance your financial position.  My guess is that there are those in our profession/industry who will try to make a case that a funeral home or crematory does fit under the QPP regulation.

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“A servant’s attitude guided by Christ leads to a significant life”

If you have been anywhere near a television, radio, smart phone, newspaper, or other news media you know that President Trump’s signature piece of legislation, the “Big, Beautiful Bill” was passed and signed into law over the extended 4th of July weekend.

I’ve always liked to stay up-to-date on current events and learn as much as I can from what is happening in the greater world around me that might affect me, or my business, in the future.  However, I’m not going to read a boring 940-page government-ese edition of this bill.  I’m counting on what I can get from media to help me understand the bill and, as I always do, try to understand the ramifications on Death Care.

First of all, as to your business, for the most part this new bill codifies for a greater length of time the 2017 Trump business changes.  In that regard there appear to be no changes or surprises in this bill for businesses.  Here’s what one source said of that, “(the bill will) increase the small business deduction, and expand expensing provisions. These changes are expected to benefit manufacturers, small businesses, and those involved in international trade.”

One thing that I noticed about the bill is that there is a provision for Social Security recipients.   The first drafts of the bill had a provision in it that would exempt federal taxes on Social Security benefits.  It is my understanding that when the bill went through the Senate “reconciliation” process that provision was taken out of the bill because “changes to Social Security are generally prohibited in reconciliation legislation”. 

However, in its place, what is now being called the “Senior Bonus” was provided for during the years of 2025 through 2028 — 4 tax years.   The “Senior Bonus” is described as such, “a $6,000 deduction (that) would be available to individuals over the age of 65 with up to $75,000 in modified adjusted gross income, and $150,000 if married and filing jointly. It phases out for taxpayers who are above those thresholds.” 

In one overview of this bill that I read it mentioned that the “Senior Bonus” would be available to 88% of current Social Security recipients who fall under those income guidelines.

Related — “What Trump’s “on big beautiful” tax and spending bill means for our money”.  CNBC

Related —  “5 under-the radar pieces of Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” that may impact your life.”  Axios

 

Tom Anderson
Funeral Director Daily

Funeral Director Daily take:  So, I would have to do a little more investigating than I have done so far, but if potential future clients of my funeral home are receiving an extra savings of up to $6,000 (depending on their tax situation) for the next four years, I would look for a way to capitalize on that and help them realize that it might be a smart decision to turn that savings into paying for their eventual funeral — with a preneed funeral plan through their local funeral home.

You can be assured that travel companies, auto dealers, and others will be gearing up some kind of promotional avenue to capture what appears to be a greater positive cash-flow for older Americans.

One way to do so for funeral homes might be, after you know the final ramifications of this legislation, is to work with your local media and putting out information on how the bill might affect citizen’s lives — especially this “Senior Bonus”.  Letting consumers know that legislation may be able to change their lives for the better might also give you a leg-up on the competition.

It seems to me that most funeral homes out there today are concentrating their marketing dollars on getting to be the #1 listed funeral home on SEO searches.  It brings to mind the below podcast where the discussion is about an “authenticity” approach to marketing. . . . . which might include letting consumers know of possibilities.

Related — The latest “Two Guys and a Question” podcast brings some marketing experts on to it and the “tease” for the podcast states, “With decades of combined experience and a deep understanding of consumer behavior, they’re challenging funeral directors to move beyond being “number one in search results” and toward becoming genuine community resources—where relationships, not algorithms, drive growth.”

In my opinion, that’s an appropriate message for preneed and consumer information which may help deepen your relationship with potential preneed clientele.

Connect with the “Two Guys and a Question” podcast here.

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“A servant’s attitude guided by Christ leads to a significant life”

If you have not heard about “it” yet, you will soon.  The “it” in this instance is the reprise of the President Trump Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA).  The reason that you will hear about it is that without something being done during the Congressional year of 2025 the laws, rules, and regulations of the TCJA will expire at the end of 2025. . . . . and, it is argued that the expiration of the TCJA will result in a large tax increase for individuals and businesses.

It is one of the realities of American politics — when you are campaiging for an office you tell everybody what you will do once you are elected.  Those promises get votes. . . . and help get you elected.  But the promises are not as easy to keep as they were on the campaign trail because our two-party systems creates a tide of opposition against those promises in the reality of passing the legislation.

And, it is not only the opposition a President fights against — sometimes it is members of the same political party who believe the bill presented is either “too much” or “too little” from the perspective of where they stand. . . . . That’s probably where we are now and will be until a vote is taken on a compromise bill around the 4th of July.

Tom Anderson
Funeral Director Daily

Not only as an individual taxpayer, but as a funeral home owner, there will be a lot at stake on how the new tax bill shakes out.  It may not only affect your take home income but may also affect how you spend money on your business  — in the case of accelerated depreciation, deductible expenses, and other items.

I happened to find a really good article from Yahoo Finance last week that gives a comprehensive, yet simple explanation on some of the personal income tax goals of the proposed bill.  As you can see in the article, all of the promises have costs. . . and the secret to getting the bill passed will, more than likely, be the ability to cut federal expenses enough to allow these costs to creep in without increasing the federal debt.

From my point of view, I see that as a difficult task.  More than likely for the next six weeks or so, you will hear each side claiming that the “Sky is falling” because of the choices made in this bill.

Related Article — This article from the Non-profit Tax Foundation that gives their insight and analysis of the current proposal, including sections on both individual and business ramifications.

Related Article —  Here’s another viewpoint about the current proposal from the writers of Axios

The manuevering has already started.  Here are two weekend articles that were published about the movement to pass the “Big, Beautiful Bill”:

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Foster Beautiful, Meaningful Dispositions for Your Families with Better Place Forests

Imagine standing alongside a family as they celebrate a loved one’s life not within the walls of a chapel or church, but amid a wide open, lush landscape, in the shadow of majestic trees, a fresh, gentle breeze wafting through the air. Members of this family will return to this permanent, protected, and preserved place for generations to picnic, pay homage, or perhaps even to hold a similar ceremony for another loved one, and they’ll inevitably and gratefully remember how you and your team made this experience possible for them — all because you partnered with Better Place Forests.

“A partnership between Better Place Forests and our local funeral homes helps us both serve families who go to a funeral home to learn about options for cremated remains,” explains Tori Nonnemacher, General Manager at the St. Croix Valley Memorial Forest in Minnesota, one of nine Better Place Forests located throughout the United States. “We want to provide resources and be part of the conversation you’re having with families. We believe that when we’re connected with funeral homes in our communities that everyone involved benefits.”

Much more than scattering

It’s actually quite easy to share placement within a Better Place Forest with families once you learn about the benefits and just how beautiful the experience can be. To put it simply, Better Place Forests facilitates the disposition of cremated remains at dedicated, designated spots within protected acreage of established forests. The remains are integrated into the local soil, placed at the base of a tree the family has selected, and covered. The Better Place Forests team places a custom inscribed bronze Memorial Marker at the tree.

However, while the process is fairly straightforward, the Better Place Forest team has transformed it into a meaningful “Forest Memorial” ceremony in which the family can fully participate if they choose to do so. Memorial guests are invited to participate in combining the cremains with the soil, then placing and covering the mixture at the site. 

“It’s a beautiful memorial ceremony, and can be a healing ritual for people to move through that process together,” explains Nonnemacher.  “Everyone’s together, placing their loved one in this space at the base of the tree. And you’re surrounded by this beautiful forest, which is just incredible.”

Permanent and protected memorialization

The tree at which families are placing the remains of their loved one is also special in itself, as it belongs to the family in perpetuity — which means they will also have access to the property for generations.

“You can come out for visits and bring your grandkids, kids, pets, or friends — anyone you want,” shares Nonnemacher. ‘You have this opportunity to create memories with your loved ones, whether it’s picnics, hikes, or time at your tree. So when someone passes, maybe your loved ones will remember when grandma brought them out and had a picnic by the lake, or sat at the tree for a while and read a poem. It’s creating these moments for everyone in an environment where, especially for children, death is not scary.”

The acreage within the Better Place Forests properties is not only protected for the families, but it is also ecologically conserved. Every effort is made to keep the forest in its natural, original state. 

“Our goal is to keep the forest as close as possible to its natural state,” Nonnemacher explains. “If a tree comes down, it stays where it lands and becomes a nurse log, and feeds the forest floor its nutrients over time.”

A true family tree

When a family purchases a tree for one spreading, they always have the option to buy spreading rights at a reduced cost for others, whether that’s a spouse, descendants, or even pets. Families may also add a completely customizable Memorial Marker that will include their tree number so it will always be connected to that spot.

Currently, Better Place Forests’s nine breathtaking properties are located in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Illinois, Minnesota, Arizona, and California — and families are not limited to selecting a spot based on their proximity to a location. In fact, some choose properties that became special destinations for hiking vacations or other events.

However, Better Place is always exploring new opportunities for expansion and partnerships to provide access to more and more families — and that most certainly includes partnerships with funeral homes across the country.

“We hope to create relationships where we can refer Better Place Forests customers who are looking for additional services to our funeral home partners,” says Nonnemacher. “Families will know we have a relationship with the funeral home; that we are recommending partners we deeply trust. We’re going to send families to them because our goal is to offer options that work for everyone. To be part of the conversation when someone is looking for a nature-based option.”

If you’re interested in becoming a partner of Better Place Forests, or just want to learn more, reach out to Jess Wakefield at jessica.wakefield@betterplaceforests.com or visit betterplaceforests.com.

Aubrey is a lifelong writer who has served in the funeral industry since 2016. After graduating from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, she knew she wanted to continue to serve families through her writing, but didn’t know how.

Soon after, Aubrey experienced a “lightbulb” moment and started her eulogy writing business, Eulogies by Aubrey, in 2019.

Aubrey has written professionally since 2012, covering not only funeral-related topics and gift trends, but also for TV guide listings, as well as legal topics. She began writing for US Urns Online in 2019.

Aubrey’s work has been featured in Huffpost, Coming of Age Magazine, and 1800Flowers.com. She holds certifications in Cremation Arrangement (ICCFA) and Burial at Sea (NEBAS), and as of 2023, is a trained and certified birth and bereavement doula (SBD). Aubrey is currently studying toward her degree in Business Administration.

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Aubrey is a lifelong writer who has served in the funeral industry since 2016. After graduating from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, she knew she wanted to continue to serve families through her writing, but didn’t know how.

Soon after, Aubrey experienced a “lightbulb” moment and started her eulogy writing business, Eulogies by Aubrey, in 2019.

Aubrey has written professionally since 2012, covering not only funeral-related topics and gift trends, but also for TV guide listings, as well as legal topics. She began writing for US Urns Online in 2019.

Aubrey’s work has been featured in Huffpost, Coming of Age Magazine, and 1800Flowers.com. She holds certifications in Cremation Arrangement (ICCFA) and Burial at Sea (NEBAS), and as of 2023, is a trained and certified birth and bereavement doula (SBD). Aubrey is currently studying toward her degree in Business Administration.

“When I die, just put me in a box in the attic.”

I answered the phones for a cremation urn company for over a decade, and heard this comment 3,127 times.

Ok, perhaps that’s a generous estimate. I heard it a lot. Or a similar variation: “Just toss my ashes in the ocean, in the backyard, in the river; just put my remains in a tin can, in a cardboard box…”

The thing is, everyone who said that was in the process of buying an exquisite urn to honor their loved one. So while most people live by the idea of simplicity, when they die their family members want to do something special to honor them.

After your loved one is cremated, you’ll receive their ashes from the funeral home in a simple plastic box… but then what?

There are three basic things you can do with cremated ashes: