remembrance vs memorial

remembrance and memorial both are nouns.

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

As nouns, remembrance and memorial are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of remembrance include commemoration.

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