Cremation stone keepsakes are a beautiful and meaningful way to honor and remember your loved one with a durable stone that will last a lifetime. These personalized stones serve as a lasting tribute, preserving cherished memories and ensuring that your loved ones are remembered, respected, and celebrated for generations to come. With unique designs and the option to infuse ashes, these stones provide a tangible connection, allowing families to feel close to their loved ones even after passing.
Honor Your Loved One's Memory with Lasting Beauty
With cremation stones, you have a timeless, elegant reminder of your loved one that will endure for generations and serve as a way to keep their memory alive. These cremation stones can be turned into family heirlooms, kept in a garden, put in a special place, or another place where they’ll be kept out of harm’s way.
Why Cremation Stones Make Meaningful Keepsakes
- Personal
Cremation stones are deeply personal and offer a tangible reminder of those who have passed. Having a cremation stone allows you to carry a piece of your loved one with you daily, offering comfort and a sense of connection. Whether kept at home, worn as jewelry, or placed in a meaningful location, these stones are a constant reminder of the bond you shared and the memories that continue to live on.
- Long Lasting
Cremation stones can last for generations when cared for properly and kept away from the elements. With a cremation stone, you have a timeless way to keep their memory, legacy, and history alive, providing comfort and remembrance for future generations.
- Symbolism
With cremation stones, everything about them symbolizes who your passed loved one was in life and what they believed in. Cremation stones represent permanence, returning to nature and others, depending on their color and design.
Types of Cremation Stones to Consider
The Living Urn offers multiple cremation stones with different symbolisms, designs, and personalization options to ensure you and your family get the right fit, creating a meaningful and unique tribute to your loved one.
Living Glass Touchstones
Living Glass Touchstones are beautiful ash-infused stones in a variety of colors, each carrying a unique, vibrant essence. You receive five intricate stones that can be placed in a garden, kept on a mantle, in a special place, or given to other people close to your deceased loved one. These stones offer a meaningful way to honor and remember the departed, creating a lasting tribute that can be shared among family and friends. Their vibrant colors and thoughtful design ensure that the memory of your loved one is preserved in a beautiful, tangible form.
Cuddle Stones
Unlike Living Glass Touchstones, Cuddle Stones are not ash-infused. Instead, with cuddle stones, you have a fill hole on the bottom. After locating the hole, you can use the provided funnel to insert a small portion of the ashes into your cuddle stone. Afterward, you simply place a small amount of the provided silicon on top of the hole and let it dry to ensure the ashes are secure.
Common Cremation Stone FAQs
What are cremation stones?
Cremation stones are memorial stones infused with a small portion of cremated remains. Made from materials like glass or granite, they can be personalized with colors, engravings, or designs to honor your loved one. These stones provide a lasting, meaningful tribute, offering comfort and a tangible connection to the deceased.
How are cremation stones made?
Cremation stones are made by refining the ashes and turning them into a clay-like substance. This substance is then shaped and placed into a kiln that turns it into stone. This process allows the ashes to be transformed into a durable, lasting tribute. The stones are carefully crafted, preserving the essence of your loved one, and can be customized with unique colors or engravings to reflect their personality and legacy.
How much ash is needed for a cremation stone?
For manufacturers to make cremation stones, the minimum amount of ashes required is ¼ cups; however, for glass cremation stones, typically only a teaspoon to a tablespoon of ashes is required, depending on the size, design, and desired finish of the stone.
Can I personalize a cremation stone?
Yes, depending on the manufacturer, a cremation stone can be personalized with colors, shapes, and different designs, allowing families to create a meaningful and unique tribute that reflects their loved one's life and personality.
How do I care for a cremation stone?
Cremation stones do best when kept in dry environments and away from extreme temperatures and moisture. Gently clean them with water and a soft cloth or brush as needed.
How much does a cremation stone cost?
Cremation stones can range from $195 to $2,495, depending on the desired quantity and type of materials. As an alternative, Living Urns Glass Touchstones are available in sets of 5 for $195.