Comments on: Using Cremains in Memorial Tattoos http://deathreferencedesk.org/2009/10/25/using-cremains-in-memorial-tattoos/ Wed, 09 May 2012 22:04:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: The Flesh Remembers: Memento Mori Tattoos | Life & 6 Months http://deathreferencedesk.org/2009/10/25/using-cremains-in-memorial-tattoos/comment-page-1/#comment-1961 The Flesh Remembers: Memento Mori Tattoos | Life & 6 Months Tue, 01 May 2012 14:31:55 +0000 http://deathreferencedesk.org/?p=1813#comment-1961 [...] more information on the practicalities of using cremated remains in tattooing, visit the Death Reference Desk. Share this:FacebookTwitterMorePrintEmailTumblrPinterestStumbleUponLinkedInRedditDiggLike [...] [...] more information on the practicalities of using cremated remains in tattooing, visit the Death Reference Desk. Share this:FacebookTwitterMorePrintEmailTumblrPinterestStumbleUponLinkedInRedditDiggLike [...]

]]> By: Are people getting under your skin? « Pen and Needle http://deathreferencedesk.org/2009/10/25/using-cremains-in-memorial-tattoos/comment-page-1/#comment-1944 Are people getting under your skin? « Pen and Needle Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:35:47 +0000 http://deathreferencedesk.org/?p=1813#comment-1944 [...] Personally, I am uneasy and uncomfortable with the practice, but I can respect people’s reasoning and intentions for receiving commemorative tattoos. If you are someone who may be interested in participating in the practice, or like me, are simply and strangely intrigued by the subject, let me provide some more detail about the process, preparation and health and legal concerns. [...] [...] Personally, I am uneasy and uncomfortable with the practice, but I can respect people’s reasoning and intentions for receiving commemorative tattoos. If you are someone who may be interested in participating in the practice, or like me, are simply and strangely intrigued by the subject, let me provide some more detail about the process, preparation and health and legal concerns. [...]

]]> By: Ray De La Rosa http://deathreferencedesk.org/2009/10/25/using-cremains-in-memorial-tattoos/comment-page-1/#comment-1748 Ray De La Rosa Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:39:28 +0000 http://deathreferencedesk.org/?p=1813#comment-1748 Meg; I trully found your research very helpful. I am writing a blog/journal on memorial tattoos based on my experience working at a mortuary here in southern california. I was expecting this to be perhaps a west coast thing. I plan on talking to some tattoo artist and get their view. I work as a funeral director and an embalmer here in southern california in san diego county. I have had about 3 families asking me to sift cremated remains for tattoos. DRD is a great site to read on whats going on. Great job! Meg; I trully found your research very helpful. I am writing a blog/journal on memorial tattoos based on my experience working at a mortuary here in southern california. I was expecting this to be perhaps a west coast thing. I plan on talking to some tattoo artist and get their view. I work as a funeral director and an embalmer here in southern california in san diego county. I have had about 3 families asking me to sift cremated remains for tattoos. DRD is a great site to read on whats going on. Great job!

]]> By: Meg Holle http://deathreferencedesk.org/2009/10/25/using-cremains-in-memorial-tattoos/comment-page-1/#comment-865 Meg Holle Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:13:31 +0000 http://deathreferencedesk.org/?p=1813#comment-865 Thanks for the story, Jordan! We're glad to hear everything worked out and that it looks great! Thanks for the story, Jordan! We’re glad to hear everything worked out and that it looks great!

]]> By: Jordan Leigh http://deathreferencedesk.org/2009/10/25/using-cremains-in-memorial-tattoos/comment-page-1/#comment-850 Jordan Leigh Sat, 20 Nov 2010 15:53:01 +0000 http://deathreferencedesk.org/?p=1813#comment-850 Just wanted to add my 2 cents, as I just had my sweet pup, Degaz's cremains added to a Dia de los Muertos tat that I was memorializing her with (she died on the Day of the Dead). Ironically, it was my artist who first told me about the use of ashes in ink several years ago, and we spoke then about him doing it for me when the time came, so I've never had the issue of needing to search for an artist who'd be willing. I was still hedging on the issue, but I brought her cremains in to the session (which, was after-hours at the shop, which made it much easier for us) just in case. He encouraged me to do it and when I started thinking about how little ash would actually be needed, I decided to do it. In my head, I'm thinking of large amounts of ash substance under my skin, but of course the smallest amount (in my case about a half-pinch) was mixed in with the ink. None can be felt/seen under the skin and I'm extremely happy that I did it. It's the symbol of the act more than the amount of cremains used, as far as I can see. As for anyone's negative reaction to it being a factor, I gotta tell ya, NO ONE I've shared this with (granted, they're my friends and they don't judge me) thinks it is anything but super-cool and a beautiful, loving tribute. I'm not spouting about it to strangers, so I think I'm safe as far as having someone get all creeped-out, ass-holier than thou on me... Just wanted to add my 2 cents, as I just had my sweet pup, Degaz’s cremains added to a Dia de los Muertos tat that I was memorializing her with (she died on the Day of the Dead). Ironically, it was my artist who first told me about the use of ashes in ink several years ago, and we spoke then about him doing it for me when the time came, so I’ve never had the issue of needing to search for an artist who’d be willing. I was still hedging on the issue, but I brought her cremains in to the session (which, was after-hours at the shop, which made it much easier for us) just in case. He encouraged me to do it and when I started thinking about how little ash would actually be needed, I decided to do it. In my head, I’m thinking of large amounts of ash substance under my skin, but of course the smallest amount (in my case about a half-pinch) was mixed in with the ink. None can be felt/seen under the skin and I’m extremely happy that I did it. It’s the symbol of the act more than the amount of cremains used, as far as I can see.

As for anyone’s negative reaction to it being a factor, I gotta tell ya, NO ONE I’ve shared this with (granted, they’re my friends and they don’t judge me) thinks it is anything but super-cool and a beautiful, loving tribute. I’m not spouting about it to strangers, so I think I’m safe as far as having someone get all creeped-out, ass-holier than thou on me…

]]> By: » If Cremated Human Remains Can’t Go In It Then You Don’t Need It Death Reference Desk http://deathreferencedesk.org/2009/10/25/using-cremains-in-memorial-tattoos/comment-page-1/#comment-743 » If Cremated Human Remains Can’t Go In It Then You Don’t Need It Death Reference Desk Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:10:35 +0000 http://deathreferencedesk.org/?p=1813#comment-743 [...] summer giving a lecture on people who have cremated remains put into their Memorial Tattoos. The Comments Section for one of our Memorial Tattoo postings has morphed into a Q and A area for people who want to use [...] [...] summer giving a lecture on people who have cremated remains put into their Memorial Tattoos. The Comments Section for one of our Memorial Tattoo postings has morphed into a Q and A area for people who want to use [...]

]]> By: John http://deathreferencedesk.org/2009/10/25/using-cremains-in-memorial-tattoos/comment-page-1/#comment-742 John Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:19:51 +0000 http://deathreferencedesk.org/?p=1813#comment-742 Thanks for the story and the picture Devin. I really appreciate it. Thanks for the story and the picture Devin. I really appreciate it.

]]> By: Devin http://deathreferencedesk.org/2009/10/25/using-cremains-in-memorial-tattoos/comment-page-1/#comment-685 Devin Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:35:11 +0000 http://deathreferencedesk.org/?p=1813#comment-685 I had some of my daughter's cremated remains added to the ink of the memorial tattoo I got almost a year after she passed. The shop I went to had never done it before but when I told them the story and what the plan was everyone was choked up. They used just a pinch or so and it didn't effect the viscosity of the ink at all. Here is the finished product: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3674834&l=7b2fafefef&id=855929560" rel="nofollow">Pic of my tat for my daughter</a> In the middle of the crashing wave is her footprint - the artist did a 1:1 copy of it and it came out really well. Never had any problems with it and love it completely. I had some of my daughter’s cremated remains added to the ink of the memorial tattoo I got almost a year after she passed. The shop I went to had never done it before but when I told them the story and what the plan was everyone was choked up. They used just a pinch or so and it didn’t effect the viscosity of the ink at all. Here is the finished product:
Pic of my tat for my daughter
In the middle of the crashing wave is her footprint – the artist did a 1:1 copy of it and it came out really well. Never had any problems with it and love it completely.

]]> By: » Morbid Ink: Lecture on Memorial Tattoos by John Troyer Death Reference Desk http://deathreferencedesk.org/2009/10/25/using-cremains-in-memorial-tattoos/comment-page-1/#comment-658 » Morbid Ink: Lecture on Memorial Tattoos by John Troyer Death Reference Desk Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:00:43 +0000 http://deathreferencedesk.org/?p=1813#comment-658 [...] has gone to great lengths to answer these questions and those responses are still available here: Using Cremains in Memorial Tattoos. You can also find more on memorial tattoos [...] [...] has gone to great lengths to answer these questions and those responses are still available here: Using Cremains in Memorial Tattoos. You can also find more on memorial tattoos [...]

]]> By: Jennifer http://deathreferencedesk.org/2009/10/25/using-cremains-in-memorial-tattoos/comment-page-1/#comment-564 Jennifer Tue, 25 May 2010 15:33:38 +0000 http://deathreferencedesk.org/?p=1813#comment-564 My best friend just had hers done with her brothers ashes. He died a couple weeks ago due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. While some find it morally or ethically questionable, I think it was an awesome way for her to memorialize him, and something for her to have just for her, her own little piece of him for the rest of her life. My best friend just had hers done with her brothers ashes. He died a couple weeks ago due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. While some find it morally or ethically questionable, I think it was an awesome way for her to memorialize him, and something for her to have just for her, her own little piece of him for the rest of her life.

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