A display case for holding mementos having a pair of opposed ends, a pair of opposed sides, a bottom, and a top which defines the display case and forms an interior space within for holding the mementos, the top having an opening therein to permit access to the interior space. A cover is provided for selectively closing the top opening of the case. The bottom of the display case is configured to have a central indentation for accommodating an apex of a lid of a casket, a pair of rounded feet on each side of the indentation for providing a sturdy base upon which the display case sits on the lid, and a pair of stabilizing fins extending outwardly and downwardly to each side of the bottom of the display case to stabilize the display case on a curved or inclined top surface of the lid of the casket.