On one hand, you do not want to make any rash decisions regarding such a sentimental item immediately after death, but burying your ring with your wife may be the best way to handle this dilemma. If you and your wife shared a special bond, you may find that laying her to rest with your wedding ring is a good choice. read more
Take her wedding or engagement ring and have it made into other jewelry. The ring can be kept intact and placed on a gold or platinum chain, or the rings can be melted down and made into other types of jewelry. read more
There really is no “right” time to take off your wedding ring after the death of your spouse. You may have to take it off immediately because the sight of it causes too much pain. Or, you may feel the opposite – that to take it off even years after your spouse’s death would be a violation on your part. read more