What Are Memorial Bracelets?
There are lots of reasons you may want to know how to wear a memorial bracelet. You may want to remember an event.
Memorial bracelets come in many different styles. The most popular ones are silicone bracelets that can be easily customized. You can also purchase metal memorial bracelets engraved with words or an image.
But the bracelet’s style is not as important as its meaning. Wearing a memorial bracelet tells others that you lost someone, suffered from something or feel strongly about an event or cause.
you may choose to wear a memorial bracelet as a way of remembering loved ones. Wearing a bracelet will give you a continuous reminder of how important this person was in your life, as well as remind others of the person or pet you lost.
Do You Wear a Memorial Bracelet on Your Right or Left Wrist?
Generally, it doesn’t matter whether you wear your memorial bracelet on your right or left wrist. It’s your personal preference or comfort that matters.
Sometimes right-handed people prefer to wear bracelets on their left wrist unless they are wearing a watch.
When or whether you take off your memorial bracelet is also based on personal preference. Some people choose to leave their bracelets on all the time. Since many bracelets are made from comfortable, waterproof materials, it is possible to do so without any loss of comfort.
Others may take off their bracelets to sleep or shower, just as they would take off other pieces of jewelry.
Even if you intend to keep the memorial bracelet on indefinitely, there may be times when it’s necessary to take off the bracelet. For example, if you are wearing a metal bracelet, you will need to take it off when going through security checkpoints with metal detectors. You may also have to take off the bracelet if you are admitted to the hospital.
If you wear your bracelet every hour of the day, someone will inevitably ask you about it. You shouldn’t be surprised or upset by the question if you are wearing the bracelet in a manner that others can see it. In fact, if you don’t want to be asked about the bracelet, consider wearing a necklace or another piece of jewelry that’s easier to hide.
However, when someone asks you about your bracelet:
You may have successfully drawn attention to a cause. You may have just opened the discussion to an important topic, from brain cancer to honoring prisoners of war.
Sharing these stories may help others. They may donate to a charity, start wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle, or get a colonoscopy.
Wearing a memorial bracelet may also help you make connections with others. Perhaps others will see you wearing a purple pancreatic cancer awareness bracelet and will share their dad’s struggle with the disease. Or maybe someone will feel more comfortable sharing her story with you if she sees that you also lost a baby.
You may also need to be prepared to be able to discuss your bracelet with children. They are usually the most curious about such things and may ask you about the words or the significance of your jewelry.
How Do You Clean a Memorial Bracelet?
A site that specializes in silicone bracelets suggests three different ways to clean these products.
The first method suggests that you remove the bracelet and place it in a bath of warm water and dishwashing soap. After the bracelet has soaked for a few minutes, gently scrub it with a soft brush. After the visible dirt is removed, rinse the band and pat it dry.
The second method is for dirtier bracelets. The company suggests that you place the wristband in hot water that includes a mild liquid soap. Leave the band in the solution for several minutes. If you still see dirt or stains on the bracelet, use a sponge to scrub off the silicone. Once the dirt is removed, rinse it and cold water and pat it dry.
The third method gives special instructions on how to remove dirt from the embossed letters or design. The company recommends that you wrap a cuticle stick in some cotton to remove the dirt found in the bracelet’s crevices. Care should be taken so you do not puncture or damage the bracelet.