I have been looking online as well. The locket sounded special expecially the heart shaped ones. But I also saw the small heart shaped urn then you can divide up the ashes for special loved ones. I haven't decided. Some friends are warning me aqainst the whole urn thing...for money purposes. But I really think the heart shaped locket would keep part of hime close to my heart even though I know his in heaven now.

I am doing the locket thing for my son. They do have some very nice ones on line. I can't stand the thought of having Jeffrey scattered. I need him with me.

I have a locket that has some of my husbands ashes in it. It brings me comfort,especially when I am having a rough day. Or when I am thinking of him I find that I hold the locket in my hands and he feels so close. I wear mine all the time. My locket is actually a prayer box it is made to hold prayers in. But I found that it holds just enough ashes to have John with me always.

I think if it will bring you comfort, go for it.

Online I found all kinds of memorial jewelry, lockets and bracelets you can put ashes in.

I missed the boat, first of all I could have gotten a locket of mom's hair but I was so upset and the body was taken away quickly before I thought of it. Then the ashes were interred too quickly and I was already back in my home state so that was out. But my sister promised to send me some of her hair from the hairbrush.... unfortunately, she has been in such denial, it will be a whole year this coming monday, and I'm still waiting. I hate to bug her. I've mentioned it in passing several times, but oh well. Thinking all things for a reason and maybe it's just not meant to be for me.

There are also some very nice cross necklaces in remembrance, too.

I am convinced mom came to visit me in the form of butterflies after she passed. I have bought several different tops in several different colors that have butterfly prints on them and one gold filigree butterfly pin I could wear on any top or dress if I choose. I have always liked butterflies ever since I was a child, but now they have a new and very special meaning for me. And it's kind of private, nobody really knows the special meaning or connection unless I tell them.

I think there are many ways we can memorialize a loved one who has passed in our own indiviual and meaningful way. My husband says I am obsessed now with butterflies but I have to tell you, there are those times still when a butterfly comes near me and stays for anywhere between 7 to 10 minutes at a clip and not just flitting by, then I feel my mom's presence and I just know she's reaching out to me. I don't care what he says, it brings me much comfort, and that's what counts.

hugs and prayers
Becky

My former hubby filled empty bullets with ashes of our son. I wear mine on a chain whenever I get to feeling "6 ft from the edge". It has been very helpful in the healing process to know he is here with me.

I've been looking at a catalog that the funeral director gave me so I can replace the bullet with a nice locket.

At the beginning I thought it was so wrong...but now I'm really glad we made up the bullets.

my sister in law passed away july 2nd and thats what the family had said they were going to do.. we had saved some of her ashes andwere going to put them in lockets.. but my mom in law had a hard time with seperating her ashes..( I couldnt blame her)... so instead they did picture lockets... my father in law is a jeweler and has done it many times over the years, putting the ashes into lockets

I think it's a great idea--I've been thinking about doing it myself.
There are many nice ones online that are under $100. My only suggestion is to be aware of the shipping charges before you order, because some places seem to charge a lot.

we thought about doing that when our 7 yr old son died but i just couldnt bear the thought of him not being all together in one place.my husband and my self had portraits of our son done over our hearts and used a small amount of ashes mixed in with the ink, now he still is blood of our blood. what ever you decide it should be up to you and it is a hard desicion to make. good luck
dylans mom denise

I work with a girl who lost her fiance and mother and she has a locket of ashes for each one. I too am going to get lockets. My two nieces want them also, so that is what they are getting for christmas. Since this will be the first christmas without him, it will be like he is still there for them. I am getting one of the bullet key chains for my son. It is definately a lot cheaper to buy the lockets on line instead of the through the funeral home. If you don't think you can put the ashes in yourself, have someone else do it.
My sister in law in Florida and my brother in law want some of my husbands ashes as well. I decided to get a wood stand that I will paint and glue a picture frame and a small glass bottle of his ashes on it to send to them.

WE WANTED TO GET THE LOCKETS FOR MY SISTERS ASHES BUT THE FUNERAL HOME WAS CHRGING ALMOST 200.00 FOR THE LOCKET AND 500.00 IF YOU WANTED A BRACELET...IT SEEMS SO SPECIAL TO ME AND I WOULD LOVE TO DO THAT...

My ex has half of my daughter's ashes and I have the other half. He chose to intern his ashes but I have alicia on my dresser in my bedroom. The vase is beautiful and I feel closer to her this way. I do want to get a locket but I didn't find one that I liked, Guess I need to look again...and a bit harder! But I think it is a wonderful way to keep our loved ones near to us in some way! Hugs! Lana

My mom died this May. Our family didn't like the idea of shattering her ashes. My husband and I are finishing up a wooden box for her. He is the woodworker in the family and an excellent one. I picked out some birds eye maple lumber, which was her favorite wood. It looks a bit like a jewelry box and it rounded and smooth to the touch.

We should have it finished this weekend. It will be display as a memorial at my dad's house with pictures, a candle, and silk lilacs (also her favorite). It will be a beautiful point of reflection for my family -- she was a beautiful woman.

We had a few small 'keepsake urns' made up with my Grandma's ashes for a few of the family members. The rest of her ashes were put into a heart shaped biodegradable box which we put into the lake where Grandpa's ashes were scattered along with flower petals.
I think it worked out nice that way because those of us who did not want to let go completely still got to keep something of her and she is also back together with Grandpa in every way.
I have seen the lockets online. They look like a nice idea also.

I got a cross with my sons ashes in it.I love it he is always close to my heart that way.The insurance even paid for it I got it through the funeral home.

I have my dad's ashes in a locket and it helps me feel closer to him when I am going through a hard time. We also spread some of dads ashes in the ocean. It's a sensitive subject so do what you feel is right.