Military & Veterans

What are some ways to Honor those who served in the Military?

Creating a beautiful and appropriate tribute to a fallen soldier can seem like a daunting task, but with the variety of options available through Memorials.com, there are several ways to create a memorial that will be a beautiful remembrance that anyone can be proud of.

Medallion Cases:

With an elegant Medallion Case, families can create an honorable tribute to the heroes, regardless of their rank or branch of military. These medallion cases are all crafted with pride and integrity, and specifically to respectfully create a dignified remembrance of those who serve. The cases feature different designs, ranging from shadow box style frames that will showcase any medallions or military coins awarded to the soldier, to elegant and sturdy chests that can be filled with additional memorabilia, such as news clippings, letters, or even jewelry, that was important to the veteran or fallen hero.

While the memorial chests cannot be displayed mounted on the wall, as the frames can, they can be left open so that friends and family members can enjoy the precious memories associated with the remembrances, or can be left closed when no one is around, to preserve the contents within. An engraved plaque can also be added to any of the medallion cases to identify the veteran or soldier's belongings. Regardless of the style of the case, they are all built to preserve and protect the precious contents, ensuring a tribute that can be handed down for many generations to come.

Flag Cases:

Flag cases have been utilized to preserve burial flags for almost as long as the flag has been given as a tribute to the veteran or hero. The flag cases offered here on Memorials.com offer both traditional, and modern ways to display this beautiful recognition of valor. The standard flag cases offer a traditional method of displaying the flag, and come with mounting hardware to ensure the flag case will not only look elegant when displayed, but will also protect the flag within. There are also flag cases that feature an additional medallion case, in which precious metals and coins that were awarded to the soldier can be enjoyed along with the flag. Additionally, a beautiful pedestal will not only beautifully accent the flag case that is not to be hung, but will can also contain a full set of ashes and keep them with the burial flag, for a discreet and peaceful final resting place. For those who do not wish to utilize the pedestal as an urn, that is no problem: the pedestal can either be filled with small mementoes of the soldier, such as jewelry or letters so they will also be protected like the flag, or even left empty and used simply to showcase the flag case. The flag cases are all available in a selection of wood types, such as cherry, or walnut wood, and can all be further personalized with an engraved plaque to properly identify who the flag is for. Regardless of the selected case, the flag will forever be a tribute and symbol of the selfless and courageous nature of the person that earned it.

Flag Case Accessories:

A beautiful flag pedestal helps showcase a flag case for those who do not wish to display the case hung on a wall. These beautiful pedestals are available in a choice of wood as well as with a free engraved plaque, and some of them even hold a set of cremated remains which provides a beautifully discreet combination.

For those who are planning to travel with the flag, or need more time to select a case they feel is appropriate, there is a vinyl flag storage cover which provides lightweight and long lasting protection for any flag. A flag case stand will provide a beautiful presentation that is perfect for memorial service as well as display in the home.

A military photo touch stone can be personalized with a military insignia as well as the photo of the lost veteran or soldier, and will become comforting remembrances that can be handed out to friends and family members.

The honor pins and coin medallions, which can be beautifully presented on any of the coin display racks, also offer beautiful keepsakes that will be a token of comfort and remembrance in honor of the fallen hero.

Even offered are both standard and burial size American flags, for families who wish to share a remembrance of their soldier or wish to create more than one tribute in their memory.

Memento Boxes:

Memento boxes offer a wonderful way to protect these precious memories so that they can be enjoyed at any time. These beautifully made chests offer a variety of looks that range from modern and contemporary, to sophisticated and elegant. These beautiful boxes are available in a variety of designs so that they can either represent the lost individual, or blend into the decor where they are to be kept. For example, if the individual was a patriot at heart and was well known for their love of the country, a military-themed memento box would be more than ideal to reflect their admirable personality. A scholar would perhaps be represented by a chest that simulated a stack of elegant hardbound books. If the box is to be displayed in a room that features a classic, elegant style, a old-world themed memento box would offer a beautiful touch to the setting. Regardless of design, these boxes feature a large compartment to store a number of different keepsakes, such as jewelry, letters, photos, coins, or anything else that is a meaningful remembrance of the individual. Some memento boxes can be personalized by displaying favorite photos in the built-in frames on the exterior. Some even have the option of a small size memento chest, which is still large enough to accommodate a standard funeral home cremation urn insert. Families can gather around and revisit the small tokens gathered throughout the person's life time, and even share them with future generations.