A while back, I told you about one of the latest trends in honoring the dearly departed--Like a company that creates real diamonds out of the ashes of your cremated loved ones. You might think, "Gross   I don't want to wear a ring made from the remains of grandpa!" But you might want to consider something else. Here's a list of meaningful ways to honor your loved ones from the pages of Forbes magazine:
If your dad was an avid fisherman, you might consider a company called "Eternal Reefs." They combine ashes with cement, and make artificial fishing reefs off the coast of Florida.
If you'd prefer a memorial fountain, or a sculpture that contains ashes, Creative Cremains can custom-make just about anything to honor a loved one-- If your grandma loved the Fourth of July, there's Celebrate Life, a company that inserts ashes in fireworks, and puts on a spectacular show.
And for the final out-of-this-world memorial service, how about launching your loved one into outer space? Celestis, Inc. has launched small canisters into Earth orbit, containing the ashes of people like psychadelic writer Timothy Leary, and "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry.
The ashes will stay in orbit for up to 240 years, before burning up on re-entry.
If you're interested in any of these methods for honoring the dearly departed, we've got some links set up for you right here.