When you choose cremation services in East Windsor, NJ for a loved one, the process is always the same, but you also have a variety of options as to how you can make it unique and special. You might, for example, put some items in the cremation container with your loved one. You can also choose to witness the cremation if you feel that is the right direction for you to take. If you do want to put some items in with your loved one for the cremation process, there are a variety of options to consider. Here are a few to think about and possibly include. 

Pictures 

Pictures are the most popular things that people include in the cremation container with a loved one who has passed on. You can place pictures of your family members, with or without your loved one included, so, in a way, you are with them throughout the cremation process and beyond. You are the people who loved them the most and it makes sense that you want them to have a photo of all of you to take along with them. 

Flowers 

People often use flowers to decorate the background of a memorial service, but you can also include a few flowers with your loved one during their cremation services. You can put a red rose in with them to signify your loved for them, or a few daisies because it was their favorite flower. Flowers are always an option to include with your loved one. 

Clothing 

You are able to allow your loved one to wear whatever you want for the cremation process, as long as there aren’t metal components. They can wear a dress, a suit, pajamas, their army uniform, their Sunday best, or something in between. You can dress them in something that means a lot to you, or something you know they appreciated because they wore it a lot. 

Books 

If your loved one adored books, you might want to send an old favorite, a new one by an author they liked, or even their beloved Bible. Don’t put anything too sentimental in because it’s not an item you can get back. 

Small Wooden Things 

You can also include some small wooden items in with your loved one. Perhaps they liked to cook so you can include a wooden spoon. If they were Christian, you can put a wooden cross in with them and so on. 

Notes 

It can be very cathartic for you to write a letter to your loved one and send it with them into the cremation casket. Write out how much you will miss them and love them. It’s a very nice thing for them and for you. 

Stuffed Animals 

Stuffed animals can also be of comfort to you to place inside the cremation chamber. If your loved one adored their cat, put in a stuffed animal that looks like their cat. There are other items you can place inside with your loved one for their cremation services in East Windsor, NJ. Reach out to us.