memorial vs remembrance

memorial and remembrance both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
memorial	Yes	No	No	No
remembrance	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, memorial and remembrance are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of memorial include commemoration.

memorial (noun)	remembrance (noun)
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events	the ability to recall past occurrences
a recognition of meritorious service	a recognition of meritorious service
a written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to an authority