When two people get married, they want to unite their destinies in a sacred bond in honour of their love. When a loved one passes away, a will makes it possible for them to divide their property according to their wishes, but apart from this official document, there are many meaningful objects to keep their loved one with them beyond death. Here are a few ideas suggested by the Æterna Complex to maintain a sense of closeness with your loved one, even after your loved one’s death.

The will
Although it may be considered a cold and soulless document, a will ensures that your loved one will receive what you agreed upon when you separated your belongings (house, car, valuables, investments, etc.).

It also enables you to give instructions regarding the organization of your funeral, to name a liquidator and to appoint a legal guardian, if necessary. This will save your spouse a lot of trouble. However, since the contents of the will are often not revealed until after the funeral, it is advisable to make your funeral pre-arrangements with a funeral complex.

Funeral pre-arrangements
This document contains all the necessary information concerning your last wishes. It is a simple way to free your spouse from making many emotionally difficult decisions and to give him or her the assurance that everything will be consistent with your feelings.

In a way, funeral pre-arrangements are a demonstration of love for your life partner, as they provide true peace of mind.

A personalized keepsake
There are many different types of objects that can be used as a keepsake to commemorate the life of a loved one and provide a tangible memento that you can carry with you or keep at home.

In addition to the traditional urn, which sometimes proves to be cumbersome or evokes sad memories for some people, there are now reliquaries that make it possible to keep a small portion of the deceased person's ashes. Crematorium Montreal, our sister division, offers a variety of reliquaries, such as pebbles, miniature urns and candle holders, that will beautifully adorn your home, while evoking the deceased. This article can help you make an informed choice.

Other companies also offer a variety of items to carry with you. For example, Legacy Touch is dedicated to helping families honour the love they share by offering personalized jewellery with the loved one's fingerprint. Whether exchanged at the wedding or simply to celebrate a lasting love, this jewellery can be a personalized gift especially for your loved one. It can be a ring that looks like a wedding band, but also a pendant, a necklace, a bookmark, a frame, charms or various objects that are suitable for both men and women.

With the imprint of your loved one, these accessories have the advantage of providing a sense of closeness and connection to your loved one on an everyday basis and can bring some comfort. They can follow you anywhere so that you can have a piece of your loved one with you at all times, in death, but also in life. Handcrafted with respect, this jewellery is durable and unique.

Legacy Touch jewellery and accessories will soon be available for purchase at the Æterna Funeral Complex. Ask one of our consultants for more details.