In Loving Memory Tattoos of Girls

Someone even feel that they can't continue living without the presence of the loved one who passed away. They feel that a part of their own selves are missing and it’s simply inconceivable that this person does not exist anymore. But, death is inevitable and sooner or later, anyone has to deal with it.

When a loved one passed away, people have different ways of coping with the grief. Since they can no longer be with that person, they always want to hold on to the moments shared with them because after all, the memories are all that are left. Tattoos are no stranger to this as they are one area that a lot of people resort to in order to commemorate and remember the passing away of a person they cared for. This is in the form of “in loving memory tattoos” which are perhaps one of the most meaningful and wonderful reasons to get tattooed.
Those who have not experience the death of a loved one yet might find this morbid but those who chose to have this done, consider it as an honorable and worthwhile tattoo design that they will always cherish and be proud of.
In loving memory tattoos are personal and meaningful. Some people choose designs that are religious in nature like angels, cross while others go for symbols such as star for distance and dove for peace. For angel tattoos, they are usually in the form of cherubs especially if it was a child who passed away. For cross tattoos, they sometimes come with the initials “rip” for rest in peace and the date of death, intertwined with a rose or heart, some even come with the face of Christ. Butterfly designs are also another in loving memory tattoos that some people choose as traditionally, it was believed that they are representation of the soul of someone who died. Even cherry blossoms are being used in loving memory of someone since in Japan, it is a reminder of a fleeting moment in one’s life.

Not every one go for the dispirited designs though, struggling with the agonizing emotions is hurtful enough so they turn to the happier and positive subject in order to be reminded of that person. It can be anything like a favorite flower, favorite painting or a hobby or something that will remind them the most of that loved one who died. Whatever tattoo images a person go for, they usually come with the name of that loved one who passed away, sometimes as how they are called like “ Mom” or “Dad” or “Grandpa” or “Grandma” or they can be the actual names. In loving memory tattoos are usually placed on the chest being close to the heart or on the shoulder especially if it’s an angel and on the arms as it can easily be seen.
Getting an in loving memory tattoos of someone can be a bittersweet or melancholic activity but knowing the fact that you are able to carry with you memory of that person forever is comfort enough and can help in the healing process.
While it is most popularly known as about commemorating the death of a loved one, getting this tattoo does not necessarily have to be about a dead person, it can also be an important situation, a unique symbol, an unforgettable place or time that you wish to always keep in your memory.