# Nostalgic Scent-Preserving Vessels Commemoration by Greg Smith Offers New Way to Remember the Dead By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commemoration-by-greg-smith References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/commemoration-greg-smith.php) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/gregsmith/Commemoration) Commemoration by Greg Smith, a recent graduate from [Kingston University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-cheese-salad-blend), is a series of [glass vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-glass-bottles) that have the sole purpose of containing [memories of the dead](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-preservation). Specifically, it preserves the scent of certain items, be it a shirt or a brush or even a substance of some sort. A poetic collection, it profits on the nostalgic by reminding people that it is more often than not the little things that matter most. It also offers a modern spin on traditional rituals such as cremation. Comprised of three vessels, Commemoration by Greg Smith provides a glass dome for a brush, breathing device for clothing and a flask for hold DNA. All of the containers come complete with stoppers that allow people to reconstruct the deceased's scent. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Scent Preservation Trends:** Creating vessels that preserve specific scents as a tribute to loved ones allows for the preservation of emotional memories. - **Modernizing Traditional Memorial Practices:** Innovative vessel designs modernize and offer a fresh take on traditional memorial practices. - **Emotional Nostalgic Products:** Products that evoke a strong sense of emotion and nostalgia are gaining popularity among consumers in a variety of markets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Funeral Industry:** New burial and memorial options that incorporate modern design elements offer innovation opportunities for the funeral industry. - **Home Decor Industry:** Creating unique vessels that can serve as both decorative pieces and sentimental items expands the product opportunities for home decor retailers. - **Personalized Gift Industry:** Offering customizable vessels that can preserve significant scents opens up new possibilities for personalized gift retailers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Forward Funerary Urn Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funerary-urn.md) - [Aromatic Memory Projection Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scent-camera-memory-station.md) - [Post-Mortem Wireless Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-memoriam.md) - [Expandable Spherical Monolithic Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urna-project.md) - [Post-Mortem Pet Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirius-beam-projector.md) - [Scent-Powered Photo Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scent-stimulation-device.md) - [Mycelium-Made Biodegradable Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-funerary-urn.md) - [Sculptural Collector Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vesper-collection.md) - [Appreciative Perfume Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-los-santos.md)