Saying goodbye to a parent or loved one is a painful experience that we would like to remember as best as possible. To immortalize the memory of your loved one, you can have a funeral medallion made. The following article will tell you more about the design of this type of medallion.
What is a funeral medallion?
Simply put, a funeral medallion is an object intended to be placed on a grave to remember the deceased person. It is in fact a personalized object with a photo which will allow the memory of your deceased relative to perpetuate.
Some families choose to make a funeral locket because it is considered a decorative item that leaves a beautiful impression. Before you think about designing a funeral medallion, it would be good for you to know more about the manufacturing materials.
What materials make up a funeral medallion?
A funeral medallion, given the use for which it is intended, is made from ultra-resistant materials. The goal in this case is the durability of the medallion.
Generally speaking, the preferred materials for making the funeral medallion are ceramic, glass or porcelain. This type of material is ideal for giving a highly crafted result and therefore a quality visual.
At the same time, you may prefer a funeral medallion made from marble, stone or granite. These latter materials have the particularity of being really resistant. They resist the effects of time and possible shocks.
How to choose the type of photo to insert into the locket?
The photo to be inserted in the locket is an essential part of successfully having a beautiful locket. What image do you want to keep of the deceased person? This is the question that should guide you in choosing the photo. In reality, there is no standard photo to insert into a funeral locket.
The main thing is to find a beautiful photo that brings back good memories. It’s important to choose a happy photo that will make you smile and not cry. It’s a timeless image, so it will be around for a very long time. Make sure this last image is perfect.
The photo must be clear and therefore visible and clean. You may prefer an old photo to a newer format. It doesn’t matter as long as you like the result and pay homage to your parent.
What shape should the funeral medallion have?
Just like the type of photo, this aspect is entirely up to your preferences. Funeral medallions are designed in several shapes.
Medallions in the shape of a rectangle or square. This is the basic form of medallion and therefore the most used. They are simple and easy to make. These medallions offer the advantage of being able to contain two photos. You therefore have more perspectives to choose the photo.
Furthermore, you have the choice of using funerary medallions with more elaborate shapes. This is the case for heart, oval, open book, tulip or even round shapes.
What type of borders should you choose to embellish a medallion?
Once the material and shape are chosen, you need to think about choosing beautiful borders to highlight the photo. Borders are the decorations that form the perimeter of the photo. The classic color used for a border is white. It’s a versatile color that adapts to all my medallion creations.
You can also prefer a border embellished with a gold color. It is a less common color which enhances the quality of the medallion.
What is the best background for a funeral medallion?
This is actually the background of the chosen photo. You can choose to keep the original background of the photo as well as you can opt for a different background.
In this aspect, we must distinguish a radical change; superficial modifications to beautify the photo.
The slight modifications aim to correct the imperfections of the photo: photo not very clear or damaged in certain places. The goal is to make the photo look new.
The radical change consists of using a completely different background for the photo. Whether you choose a background that recalls nature, a landscape or that refers to nature, the main thing is to obtain a beautiful result.
What should be written as a message on a medallion?
The message you choose to convey on a funeral medallion is a sort of tribute to the memory of the deceased person. In a few words, you must convey all the affection you have for him.
Just like the photo, there is no imposed model. You send a message that corresponds to your feelings and the image you want to give of your loved one.
The most common examples are: Go in peace, Continue to watch over us, I will always love you, Forever in our hearts and many others. As you can see, these are short texts but they say the essentials. It is not excluded to add a first name if you wish to personalize the message.