Our Comprehensive Guide to Ashes Jewellery

The loss of a loved one is one of life’s most difficult experiences. Grief is a deeply personal journey, and finding ways to feel close to someone we’ve lost can bring comfort during this time.

Memorial jewellery, often called ashes jewellery or cremation jewellery, offers a unique and lasting way to keep a loved one near. By carefully incorporating a small amount of cremation ashes into a bespoke piece, you can carry their memory with you always.

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What Is Memorial Ashes Jewellery?

Memorial ashes jewellery is created by placing a tiny amount of cremation ashes inside a piece of jewellery. This allows the wearer to treasure the memory of their loved one in a deeply personal way.

Ashes jewellery comes in many forms, including:

• Glass jewellery infused with ashes

• Wearable urn pendants

• Silver or gold jewellery designed to hold ashes securely

Each piece is handmade with care and designed to be a unique tribute.

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How We Incorporate Ashes into Our Jewellery

Our jewellery-making process blends artistry with respect. Here’s how we create each piece:

1. Coloured Glass Core – We melt coloured glass to form a core. This colour can be chosen to reflect a personal meaning, such as a birthstone.

2. Adding the Ashes – While the glass is still molten, we gently roll a twist of ashes into the core.

3. Optional Enhancements – To highlight the ashes beautifully, we can add silver or gold leaf flakes. These create a sparkling effect and draw the eye to the ashes within.

4. Encasing in Clear Glass – Finally, we encase everything in a layer of clear glass, sealing the ashes safely inside the piece forever.

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The Annealing Process – Ensuring Lasting Quality

Glass naturally contains stress after it has been shaped and cooled, which can make it brittle. To make sure your jewellery is strong and durable, we use a professional annealing process.

This involves heating the glass to a very high temperature and then cooling it slowly over many hours. This strengthens the structure of the glass, ensuring your piece will last for years to come.

When choosing bespoke glass jewellery, annealing is a quality marker you should always look out for.

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Handling Ashes with Care

When you receive ashes from your funeral director, you may choose to set some aside for memorial jewellery. We make this process as simple and respectful as possible.

• Once you place an order online, we will send you an ashes pack.

• This contains full instructions, a small vial, and tools to safely measure the ashes.

• We only need around one tablespoon of ashes per item.

• A prepaid padded envelope is included for you to return the ashes and the information card to us.

We take great care with every order:

• Only one set of ashes is handled at a time, preventing cross-contamination.

• Any unused ashes are returned safely to you along with your finished jewellery.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashes Jewellery

How much ashes are needed for jewellery?

We only need a very small amount — around one tablespoon per item. Any ashes not used in the process will be returned to you.

Can multiple pieces be made from the same ashes?

Yes. A single tablespoon of ashes is usually enough for several pieces of jewellery, so you can create keepsakes for different family members if you wish.

How long does the process take?

From the time we receive your ashes pack, most jewellery is completed and returned within 1–2 weeks, depending on the design.

Is there any risk of ashes being mixed with someone else’s?

No. We work with one set of ashes at a time, and we thoroughly clean our workspace between orders to guarantee there is no cross-contamination.

What happens to any unused ashes?

Any ashes not incorporated into your jewellery will be carefully sealed and returned to you alongside your completed order.

We understand that commissioning ashes jewellery is a deeply personal decision. If you have any questions about our process or would like to learn more, please don’t hesitate to contact us.