Glass Mementos Made With Your Loved One’s Cremated Remains

Long gone are the days where choices for your loved ones cremated remains were either to scatter them or place them in an urn. Nowadays with cremation services in Boonville, CA. rising each year in popularity, more and more companies are finding ways to use the ashes in creative ways. One common choice is to have the ashes infused with glass to create one-of-a-kind glass mementos. Let’s look at how this is done and some of the products that are available. 

Creating Glass Mementos 

Glass blowers now actually incorporate a portion of your loved one’s ashes right into the glass piece to create a beautiful tribute memento. This is done by having the molten glass heated up so that it is in liquid form. Once a certain temperature is reached, a portion of the remains is mixed in with the molten glass. This molten glass is then cooled, blown, and designed into the shape and piece you want. 

Available Glass Mementos 

These glass tributes can be found in a variety of products and pieces. Some of the most popular include: 

• Glass stones- These stones are small and can be kept in your pocket, on a shelf, or in a special memory box. These are nice because several can be made and given out to all of the family members who wish to have one. 
  
• Paperweight- A glass paperweight makes a beautiful statement piece in any home or office. It also serves as a visual reminder that your loved one is always with you. 
  
• Pipe- If you are a smoker, you may opt for a glass pipe to be made. These pipes can be custom made and come in a variety of styes. 
  
• Art Pieces/ Sculptures- If you would like a true statement piece, consider commissioning a one-of-a-kind glass sculpture to be made. This piece can be truly customized as it’s only limits are your imagination. 
  
• Stones for Jewelry- Like the glass stones, these glass “jewels” are made to be set in a piece of jewelry. Most common are stones for rings and pendant necklaces. 
  
• Hanging Ornament– A glass hanging ornament is a truly special way to honor and remember your loved one for the holidays. 

How to Find Glass Artists 

If you would like to find a glass artist to create a glass memento for you, there are several places you can look. First, you can do a general search on Google and that will yield you quite a few results. If you would like someone more local, simply add “near me” to the end of your Google search words and it should bring up artists that are closer to your area. 

You can also look at third party sites. Etsy is probable the most well-known third party site for creative findings. Simply visit the Etsy site and in the search bar type in what you would like. This should result in quite few options of artists and companies that can provide this service. 

If you would like more information about cremation services in Boonville, CA. or ways to utilize the remains afterwards, give us a call or stop by anytime and talk one on one with a funeral director.