Creating Memories

We only need two teaspoons of cremated ashes to create your unique Ashes in Glass nugget or memorial jewellery. A sprinkle of ashes is mixed into a molten glass mixture that is then formed into a glass nugget or memorial jewellery that can be worn.

Great respect and honor is conducted when creating your Ashes in Glass memorial keepsake, and Lorna Reade, the artist who crafts these hand blown glass keepsakes, says a blessing before every Ashes in Glass piece is made.

In order to mould glass temperatures of over 1900°C is required, once the glass is molten, cremation ash is carefully infused directly into the glass. Since this process occurs at a higher temperature than the original cremation of the ashes, carbon is burned off and the ashes changes colour, from a dull grey to a iridescent white color in the glass.

After Lorna forms the final shape of your hand-blown memorial keepsake, the piece is gradually cooled back to room temperature over a 12-48 hour time period, depending upon the size of the design.

Choose from our range of select designs or design your own to make it even more personal. If you would like a bespoke designed piece, please contact Lorna Reade to discuss your needs in detail.