Monday, 19th July 2004 (4859 views)

US consumers are finding a new way to remember their loved ones - with jewellery, according to The News-Gazette.

US funeral home owner Greg Hankey discovered the new trend at a recent convention and found many people are choosing gold or silver jewellery made from thumb prints of the deceased.

Known as 'Thumbies' the gold and metal medallions have been made by a company called Fox River Grove and are not the only jewellery on offer for grieving consumers.

In addition cremation jewellery which has hollowed openings to hold a small amount of cremated ashes are also popular.

Typical items of choice include necklaces, cufflinks and key chains and similar items can be made for their living loved ones too.

 

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