Jewelry Created With Your Loved One’s Ashes

With direct cremation in Shorewood, WI. becoming an increasingly more common choice among families, there are now more than ever a wide variety of options how to keep the ashes afterwards. One of these ways is to incorporate them inro a piece of jewelry. Whether it’s having the ashes actually infused into the piece or simply filling a pocket in the piece with a portion of ashes, cremation jewelry is a lovely way to keep your loved one close to you. Let’s look at some of the different ways this jewelry is offered. 

Infused Glass Stones 

If you are looking for a truly special piece to serve as a memento and tribute, consider having an infused glass stone made. These glass stones are created by infusing your loved one’s remains into the actual glass stone itself. This is done by adding a portion of remains to the molten glass, then letting it cool and being shaped in to the desired design. These stones can then be used in a jewelry setting. Most common settings are for rings or pendants. 

Cremation “Urn” Jewelry 

This type of jewelry is different than the glass stones in that your loved one’s ashes aren’t actually infused with the item, but rather they fill a space within the piece. These pieces are also referred to as Urn Jewelry since they are like small urns. 

One of the most popular items you will see in urn jewelry is the pendant necklace. This necklace contains a pendant that is often in the shape of a heart or cross, but can also be found in several other designs. The pendant will be empty inside and this is the “pocket” that you will fill with ashes. 

When you get this type of jewelry typically you will also receive a small screwdriver as well as funeral to help fill the pocket. 

Transform Ashes Into a Diamond 

If you would like something with a little more sparkle to it, consider having your loved one’s ashes transformed into a real diamond. This is done by companies who take a small portion of the ashes, and, in their lab, recreate natural occurring incidents that create diamonds. The result is a real diamond. You can also opt for different size options and well as cuts. You can then have the diamond placed in a jewelry setting of your choice. 

Glass Beads 

Another way you can use your loved one’s ashes in jewelry is to have glass beads made. This is the same way that the glass stones are made in that the ashes are actually infused right into the glass. You can then either use just one bead and have it placed in a setting or have several for a strand bracelet or necklace.   

Final Thoughts 

You can see that after your loved one’s direct cremation in Shorewood, WI., there are many ways to keep them close to you by creating a unique piece of jewelry. If you would like to know more, feel free to contact us anytime as we are always here for you.