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True love can last forever, but everyone's time in this life will come to an end. When it does, many couples want to make sure they memorialize and honor that love. Whether they're looking for ways to pre-plan their own end-of-life celebrations and wishes, or loved ones are looking for ways to acknowledge their love after they're gone, there are many opportunities to showcase love and commitment, even after death.  Here are some of the most important things to think about.

Memorializing a couple can sometimes be difficult. Loved ones on both sides of the relationship will have ideas about who the couple was, what they were like, and what mattered most to them. But some of those ideas might conflict, and some of them can be based on other people's perceptions. Instead of focusing on who the

When choosing the material for a memorial, memento, award or decorative piece, glass almost always wins out over wood or metal. It’s bright, fresh, clean and long-lasting, and when it catches the light it glitters and sparkles like nothing else.

Engraving glass with words and date or a picture, turns it from something attractive into a unique piece of work that will help you remember a key moment or an important person or achievement. There are many different types of glass and several ways to engrave it. 

This guide will help you decide which will best meet your needs.

Glass comes in many types and an almost limitless variety of shapes. Glass composition affects both appearance and cost. Only by understanding the differences can you pick the type and style that’s right for your purpose or application. Again, this guide will help you choose.

It also matters who does the engraving. Some engravers can only do surface engraving. Others may claim

Subsurface engraved crystal glass is being used more frequently for awards, trophies, and displays of recognition. These beautiful mementos provide an elegant and lasting way to not only preserve a moment or picture, but to do it in a way that’s both tasteful and eye-catching.

Honoring and memorializing a loved one in crystal glass is an increasingly popular application of 3D subsurface engraving. A beautiful memorial crystal with a 3D picture engraved inside is a truly special way to celebrate those we love.

The holidays are a time of gathering, for families and friends to get together. It is a perfect opportunity to share a meal, recount old stories, exchange gifts or engage in religious ceremonies. For many, the holidays can be touched with a feeling that is bittersweet, as they remember their loved ones who enjoyed the holiday and are no longer here to participate.

As the year comes to a close, it is natural to think about everything that has happened since the last holiday season. Good and bad happens to everyone, and loss is something that is felt by all. Honoring the loss of grieving families, and helping them to connect with loved ones is an important part of the season, too. This holiday season, it is a wonderful chance to remember a loved one and comfort others in their journey of grief. These 10 memorial gift ideas are perfect for the season and the people who need that comfort the most.