Looking for a long lasting and unique way of commemorating your loved one? Check out these tattoo with ashes ideas perfect for you!
One of the trends that has gained popularity recently is getting tattoos with the cremated remains or ashes of your loved ones.
In this new method of making tattoos, it involves a small portion of the cremated ashes with the traditional tattoo ink, and then use that for making the tattoos. This is a great way to pay tribute or honor someone who has passed, but it’s still in your memory.
The process of making a tattoo with ashes in the tattoo ink is the same as getting a normal tattoo. The only difference is that the tattoo artist adds a portion of the cremated ashes into the ink. That link is then poured into the gun, which is used to design the tattoo on your skin. For this process to work in the best way possible, it is necessary that the ashes are in a very fine consistency and does not clog the tattoo machine. Not every tattoo artist is experienced in making cremation tattoos, it is recommended to find an experienced artist who has done this before.
Many people wonder if this is a safe process. Well, this tattooing process is actually very safe. The temperature at which the ashes are born makes the ashes very safe and eliminates the chances of getting an infection. The tattoo artist will also help you keep the ashes in a sterile environment before it is mixed in the ink.
These tattoos do not look different than a regular tattoo. It is possible that somebody’s skin becomes a little itchier after the tattoo is healed. Just to be on the safe side, it is recommended that you consult a doctor or a professional tattoo artist, so let you know that the ashes are suitable for you and does not cause any skin issues.
Checkout this list of amazing cremation ash tattoos that we have created just for you. Pick out your design and get your next tattoo now.
Man’s Best Friend
Losing your best friend who is also a major part of your family can be very difficult. This is one feeling that all the pet owners will understand very well. There are many people who have lost their most beloved loyal dogs and have never really gotten over it. You know what is the best way to always remember your dog and also keep him close? To make a tattoo with his ashes in it. This will leave a part of him with you forever.
In this tattoo, the person is wearing the impression of his dogs paw on his leg. The paw is surrounded by beautiful flowers, which are a symbolism of love and passion. This beautiful design has been made with fine strokes of black ink and Dot work design within the paw.
Cat Love
Cats are said to have a longer life than dogs. But that does not mean that you do not miss your cat after it’s death because during their lifetime these innocent creatures showered you with love and affection. There are a few people who want to have their cats as close to them as possible even after its passing. And the only ay to do that is, adding their ashes to the traditional tattoo ink.
In this design, a couple has gotten matching tattoos of their cat, Bibo, who passed away in 2005. The tattoo artist has used black ink to make the picture of the pet, and under the cat they’ve written the words Bibo and the date of his passing.
Initial Tattoo
This particular tattoo is an honour for a deceased loved one. It is a difficult time when someone close to you has passed, but you want to feel their presence near you at all times. A great way of doing that is adding a small amount of their ashes to regular ink and getting their initials tattooed on yourself. In this particular design, the weather has the initials J&R tattooed along with a heart. The heart is a symbol of love and passion. This design has been made with thin strokes of black ink. The Jnr have been styled in a way that is incorporated within the heart. This is one of the best memorial tattoos that you can get for your loved one.
Feather Tattoo
Feather tattoos are actually a very common memorial tattoo design. These are also used alongside inspirational words and quotes. A feather is a representation of trust, freedom, strength and honour. It has a powerful meaning and makes a great tattoo.
In this particular design, there is a feather with two flying birds beside it. Birds are a representation of a desired and eagerness to live a free and happy life. Under the feather is the word Steve written in honor of the deceased loved one. His remains have been mixed with the ink pigment. The tattoo artist has done a great job with the fine strokes and curves of this design.
Cremation Ash Tattoo
This particular tattoo design has been made in honour of the father of the wearer. After the Cremation process of their father, the person went on to add small amounts of their fathers ashes into the regular ink and then meet the starting with the ash infused ink. The tattoo shows a father’s hand holding his daughters hand and leg. Over the tattoo are the words dad and his birth and death here return. Below the hands are the words ‘you’ll never walk alone.’ The artist has used brown and black ink to complete this design. This tattoo is a beautiful way to commemorate your father or a loved one who has passed.
Handwriting Tattoo
One of the most beautiful ways of commemorating a loved one is by getting a tattoo in their handwriting. This particular data has been written by the persons dad in his handwriting. The process of making such tattoos is very simple. All you have to do is get a sample of the deceased persons handwriting and ask the artists to copy it in the same way. To make it more memorable, you can add the ashes of the loved ones in this tattoo ink. In this tattoo, the words ‘Every step of the way. Lots of love, Dad’ has been written in black ink. A beautiful tribute to the father while also keeping him close forever.
Rememberance Tattoo
A butterfly tattoo is a very common choice for a memorial tattoo. Butterflies are often connected with a romantic meaning that represents young love. The butterflies generally fly from one flower to another, and this represents the beauty of love. In the Chinese culture, butterflies are also a representation of joy, race and immortality.
This particular tattoo has been made in memory of the persons son. She lost him in 2021 and to keep him close, she added a very small amount of his ashes in tattoo ink and made this very beautiful tattoo in honor of him. This beautiful design has been made in colors of black, brown, grey and white. Thin, fine strokes have been used to complete this design. If you are looking to honor a loved one, this is the tattoo that you should go for.
Eternal Love Tattoo
A mother’s love is said to be incomparable and eternal. Losing a mother is one of the greatest loss in life. To feel like your mother is always there with you on every step up to me, you can make a tattoo in her memory. In the tattoo ink, you can add a small amount of her ashes so that she is there with you for life.
This tattoo shows a father elephant, a mother elephant and a baby elephant. Elephants are a universal symbol of loyalty, divinity, strength, and good luck. The design is a very simple one with thin strokes of black cake. Some dashes of bright colors like yellow, red and green have been added to complete the tattoo. A unique design for a beautiful memorial tattoo.
Baby Love Tattoo
A loss of her child for the mother is greater than any losses on this planet. A mother always loves and cares for her child internally, no matter what happens. When she loses her child, it is a pain that is unbearable. This particular design shows the imprints of the feet of the child. From the wheat is generated a plant full of blue flowers. These flowers are associated with constancy, an everlasting love. The ink of this tattoo has been mixed with small amounts of ashes of the boy. This is a great commemorative tattoo design and a perfect way to pay tribute to your child.
Missing Grandma Tattoo
Are you looking for a way to make a commemorative tattoo of your grandma? Then this design is perfect for you. Barfly tattoos represent resilience, change, hope, and endurance. These tattoos are a powerful statement for anyone who gets them.
In this tattoo, the weather has 4 different stages of flight of a butterfly inked on her. Her grandmas ashes have been added to the ink to make it more personal and special. The colours used to complete this design, upright yellow, black and white.
We hope that you liked these ideas of memorial tattoos. Tattoo with cremation ashes holds a very personal meaning to the wearer. That is why you need to make sure that a cremation ash tattoo is what you need right now. Be thorough with your decision and interview reputable professional tattoo artists before you get a tattoo on you and also consult them with the right approach.
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