Family heirlooms are a unique and special way to keep the memories of a loved one alive after they pass away. From meaningful jewelry to old photographs, these objects hold immense meaning because of who they belong to. Many family heirlooms are priceless because of people’s emotional connection with them. Join us as we look at some of the most unique, unusual, and creative things people have inherited from loved ones in their lives. We promise that some of them will surprise you with the unexpected.
#1: An Old Family Pet
A pet tortoise is no joke. If you ever adopt a tortoise as a pet, you need to be prepared to take care of them for the rest of your life. Chances are, your pet tortoise will outlive you. That’s exactly what happened when this poster’s grandparents passed away. They owned a beloved pet tortoise who was rehomed after their passing.
Here he is! This adorable buddy is 56 years old and now lives with the original poster’s uncle. Their uncle inherited the tortoise after the grandparents passed away. It looks like he’s in a loving home! Most tortoises live to be anywhere from 80 to 150 years. It’s morbid to think about, but the original poster of this photo might end up inheriting this bad boy in a few decades.