Memorial Ornaments

Personalized Memorial Christmas Ornaments 

Personalized memorial Christmas ornaments are a meaningful way to honor loved ones during the holiday season. Whether you're remembering a parent, grandparent, spouse, child, friend, or beloved pet, custom memorial ornaments let you celebrate their life with favorite photos, names, meaningful dates, and heartfelt messages. Designed to become part of your holiday traditions, memorial photo ornaments with pictures help keep cherished memories close each Christmas while creating a lasting keepsake you'll treasure for years to come.

Memorial Ornament Ideas to Celebrate Someone Special

The holidays can feel heavy when someone you love is gone. Memorial Christmas ornaments give you a way to honor them in a personal, lasting way. Below are meaningful ideas for creating ornaments that celebrate a life, a bond, or a cherished memory.

• Photo Memory: Create a memorial ornament with a favorite picture, their name, and important dates for a keepsake you'll hang year after year.
• Then & Now: Pair a childhood photo with a recent image to celebrate the full life of a family member or friend.
• Favorite Quote: Include a line from a poem, song lyric, a Bible verse about loss, or a saying your loved one often said to keep their voice and spirit present.
• Pet Tribute: Honor a beloved dog, cat, or other companion with a favorite photo, their name, and meaningful dates. A personalized pet memorial ornament is a beautiful way to remember the unconditional love they brought to your family.
• Special Memory: Highlight a meaningful holiday tradition, milestone, or shared moment that you want to carry forward every year.

How to Make a Personalized Memorial Ornament

Creating an in memory ornament is simple with Shutterfly. Start with a design template, then customize your ornament with meaningful photos, names and dates to create a lasting tribute.

1. Select an ornament style and template: Choose an ornament style from our range of materials and shapes and pick a design template to start your tribute.
2. Choose a meaningful photo: Use a candid moment, a holiday snapshot, or a portrait that captures how you remember them.
3. Add names, dates, and a message: Include a favorite saying, a line of poetry, or a nickname that brings their presence into the room.
4. Customize colors, fonts, and backgrounds: Personalize the design with colors, fonts, and backgrounds that reflect the person you're remembering.
5. Preview your ornament: Check spacing and scale, imagine it on your tree, and confirm it reads like the small tribute it’s meant to be.

Pet Memorial Ornaments for Beloved Companions

The love of a pet is unforgettable, and pet memorial ornaments give you a way to celebrate that bond. From the loyal dog who waited by your side to the mischievous cat who made every day brighter, personalized cat and dog memorial ornaments let you honor their memory with warmth and care. Include their photo, name, and a sweet sentiment, keeping their spirit alive every holiday season. Browse our personalized pet ornaments for more ways to celebrate your four-legged friends this Christmas.

Memorial Gifts Beyond Christmas Ornaments

Remembrance ornaments are just one way to honor someone you love. You can also create personalized memorial gifts that keep their memory present throughout the year, from photo blankets that offer comfort to canvas prints and desktop photo plaques that hold a favorite image close. These thoughtful keepsakes pair beautifully with your memorial Christmas ornaments, giving you meaningful ways to remember someone who remains forever in your heart.