Why Do People Get Memorial Tattoos?

A research investigating the psychology behind memorial tattoos has tackled the question of why people decide to get such tattoos. Here’s what the research found out;

People get memorial tattoos for the following reasons;

• To remember the deceased or loved one
• To honor and pay tribute to the deceased or loved one
• To establish a permanent connection with the deceased
• To heal and accept what happened
• To overcome the feeling of numbness and sadness
• To replace emotional pain with physical pain
• To regain control in life
• To have a constant reminder of death

How Do Memorial Tattoos Look Like?

Memorial tattoos are unique and done in such a manner that they honor and pay tribute to a deceased person by depicting them or something related to them.

However, the majority of memorial tattoos are done in a traditional portrait style. They sometimes feature flowers (generally roses), birthstones, a symbolic mark, a zodiac sign, angel wings, or a date of birth and death.

Another characteristic element of a memorial tattoo is the italic lettering. Such lettering symbolizes that the tattoo is a memorial tattoo and that the person depicted has passed away. In some cases, the tattoo is accompanied by a short, emotional message or inscription.

Memorial tattoos are generally medium in size. They can also be simple or intricate in design, as well as black/grey or colored. The design can be unique or traditional. It, after all, depends completely on the person getting the tattoo, their relationship with the deceased, and what kind of memory or message they want to portray.

Can Memorial Tattoos Depict Animals?

Of course, they can! Pet memorial tattoos are a great way of honoring and paying tribute to the animal we’ve loved and we’ve lost. It is heartbreaking to lose a loyal pet; in some people, the feeling is the same as though they’ve lost a friend. So, to keep the memory alive, one can get a heartwarming pet memorial tattoo.