Many people nowadays prefer to be cremated when they pass away. Family members have the option to scatter the remains in a certain place requested by the deceased or keep the ashes in a cremation urn. These vessels come in many styles. Choose one that would fit your loved one’s memories.

If you plan on keeping the ashes in your home library, consider buying a wood cremation urn that will blend in well with the bookshelves. There are urn makers that even offer custom laser engraving of a loved one’s photo right into the wood for a more personalized look.