Choosing the Perfect Urn Necklace

When you lose someone close to you, it is a difficult and emotional journey that you must face in dealing with grief. One important way in dealing with grief in recent years has been through the use of cremation jewellery, specifically urn necklaces. In this article, we will discuss what an urn necklace is, how it can benefit you and ultimately how to choose the perfect one in this difficult and trying time.

What is an Urn Necklace?

An urn necklace is a type of cremation jewellery designed to hold a small amount of your loved ones' cremation ashes around your neck. This is normally achieved through a small pendant or charm that is attached to your urn necklace which has a hollow inside. A small opening can be found which is normally in the form of a screw, but can also be opened by unscrewing the pendant from the urn necklace itself. The inside can usually only hold roughly 50ml of ashes and so is meant to be more of a symbolic and spiritual carrying of your loved one, unlike a full size cremation urn. 

What Materials are used to make Urn Necklaces?

Urn necklaces can be made from a wide variety of materials. The most common materials used to make urn necklaces include stainless steel, Sterling silver and gold. These can either come as plated or solid varieties. Other materials can also be found though they are much less common and can potentially have durability issues in the long term.

What Types of Urn Necklaces are there?

There are many different types of urn necklaces with many different designs and styles too. Most, if not all urn necklaces have a pendant attached which houses the actual ashes. These pendants are where you can find the highest amount of variety, from simple designs to interesting bees and flowers pendants. Urn necklaces are truly unique and varied and it's impossible to list just how many different types and designs there truly are. The best you can do is simply start looking at different urn necklaces and finding ones that speak to you.

Why Should You Buy an Urn Necklace?

An urn necklace is a really good and effective way to move through the grieving process. You can never truly be ready for the loss of someone close, and so urn necklaces give you a tangible and meaningful way of still keeping them close to you even after they pass. Urn necklaces serve as beautiful reminders of who they were and give you that extra time to process their passing. You can wear your urn necklace for as long or as little as you want, so long as you feel comfortable to do so. Urn necklaces have helped many people move through their grief and are sure to help you too.

How to Choose the Perfect Urn Necklace

Choosing the perfect urn necklace is a deeply personal experience. One of the most important things to consider when choosing the perfect urn necklace is making sure it is relatable and symbolic of your loved one. For example, if they were an avid lover of flowers and all things floral, then the perfect urn necklace for them may be one that has a flower pendant or other floral designs. The perfect urn necklace is something that only you will know, as it is so personal and individual to each person and their loved one. We recommend taking a good amount of time to try and just browse various different urn necklaces. Sometimes, just the “feeling” one gets when they spot the perfect urn necklace is all they need to know they found the right one for their loved one.

Choosing the perfect urn necklace isn't easy, but knowing what they are, what they're made of and the different types that exist are sure to help you in your search. Eternal Jewellery provides Australians tangible and meaningful ways to help grieve their loved ones. If you are in need of a quality made urn necklace, then shop our wide range of urn necklaces today and find your perfect piece.