A remembrance tattoo can be a great way to honor and keep a loved one who has passed away in your thoughts. Whether you choose to get a classic memorial tattoo, or a more abstract design, this type of tattoo can be the ultimate memorial.
Tattoo Ideas For Remembering People Designs
Many design options can be used for tattoos to remember someone important in your life.
Hearts
One of the most popular design ideas for remembering others is a simple heart. While some may choose to incorporate a name or other elements, this is not necessary. For more creativity, the heart pattern can be mixed up. For example, the heart can be in the center of a tree as a metaphor to say that the person who has been lost is still growing with you.
Mother Tattoo
The mother tattoo is one of the most classic memorial tattoos. This design typically includes a heart or a rose with the name of the recipient's mother, or simply the word "mom" or "mother". If choose this option, consider adding other flowers to create a full flower bouquet for your mother's memory.
Angel
An angel tattoo can also make a wonderful remembrance tattoo. A guardian angel given a loved one's face can be a wonderful way of expressing the feeling that the person you have lost is still watching over you. This type of tat can also be an expression of religious faith and belief in an afterlife.
Crosses
Crosses are a popular religious theme remembrance tattoo choice. Crosses can be featured along or paired with inscriptions. If this idea piques your interest, consider a traditional cross or opt for a design that is more iconic and ornate to personalize the look.
Religious Figures
Religious figures are another popular idea along the same line as crosses. Choose a symbol that is meaningful to you and the one that you have lost. One example of this would be a portrait of Virgin Mary to symbolize a lost mother.
Personal Imagery
Sometimes the best way to remember someone is to be surrounded by the things they loved. This may mean getting a tattoo of a musical instrument of your loved one was a musician or getting a tattoo of a dog if your loved one was an animal lover. Personal imagery can be as abstract or as realistic as you desire it to be; just make sure it reflects the person you are honoring with it.
Birth and Death Dates
Tattoos do not have to be colorful and full of imagery; sometimes they can be as simple as a set of dates. Getting a tattoo featuring your loved one's birth and death dates can be a meaningful way to show your love and memory for someone.
Zodiac
A zodiac tattoo is another way to pay tribute to a lost loved one. Instead of getting inked with the person's birth and death dates, consider getting a tattoo with the zodiac symbol for the month your loved one was born. Keep in mind, though, that people who see the tat may assume the symbol to be your own astrological sign.
Stars
Like hearts, stars can be a popular way to remember someone without added words or imagery. If you have lost multiple people in your life, you may wish to cluster some stars together, one for each loved one.
Birthstone Tattoo
A birthstone tattoo follows the same idea of the zodiac tattoo; get a tattoo done in the color of your loved one's birthstone. Just remember that this may cause some confusion over whose stone it is. The tattoo can be an image of the stone itself, or you can use the color on the design of your choice.
R.I.P. Lettering
The rest in peace tattoo is one of the most classic remembrance designs. You can get the letters tattooed on their own, with your loved one's name or within any other designs that you choose.
Portrait Memorial
A portrait tattoo is a close-up of your loved one's face. This a true work of art that should be a realistic likeness. Portraits are the most difficult form of memorial tattooing and cannot be done by just any artist. If you have decided you want a portrait of your lost loved one, choose a tattoo artist who specializes in portraiture art. If possible, try to get an artist who came referred to you through a friend or family member, and ask to see a portrait portfolio first.
Photographs
Tattooing photographs is a relatively new style. The idea is slightly different than a standard portrait tattoo, because instead of a close-up of your loved one's face, it shows the person in a real life setting, capturing your loved one in daily life. For example, if your loved one was a teacher, a photograph tattoo might show him or her seated at a desk with books and papers. If the idea appeals to you, consider taking a photograph of the person you would like to remember to a skilled tattoo artist. Verify experience and credentials in the same way you would when selecting someone to create a portrait tat.
Placement of a Remembrance Tattoo
Getting a tattoo in memory of someone is a very personal decision, and so is the placement of it. While some people choose to hide their grief, others want the world to be able to see this tribute. When deciding where to place a memory tattoo, keep the following in mind:
- Remember that If you show off the tattoo, you may also be inviting comments and questions.
- Unless you want to discuss the tattoo's meaning, place it on an area that is hidden in most situations.
- If you want to be able to see the tattoo yourself, confine it to the front of your body or one of your limbs.
Once you decide on how visible you want the tattoo to be, consider using one of these areas to show it off:
Personal Tribute
A tattoo in memory of someone may just be the most personal body art you ever get. The design you choose should reflect your feelings about the person you are remembering or highlight the individual's unique characteristics in some way. From the design to placement, make sure you go over every detail with your artist before you begin. While no one likes to think of tattoos going badly, this is one case where problems with the imagery may be more painful than the tattoo process itself.
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