Quick guide to cremation stones

Feel a meaningful connection with your loved one long after they’ve passed by transforming their ashes into beautiful cremation stones. Whether you choose to turn their remains into a sparkling diamond for a ring, a vibrant gemstone for a necklace, a colourful glass stone for your desk or a simple natural stone for your garden, having a physical reminder of the person you shared such a strong connection with will provide you with comfort during dark days.

The death of a loved one is a very stressful and confusing time. It’s only natural to feel overwhelmed by choices which once seemed simple to make. If you’re struggling to choose the right cremation stone to help you commemorate your loved one, let us help you.

Diamonds

One of the most popular types of cremation stones, cremation diamonds are lab-grown diamonds made from the ashes of loved ones or pets who have passed on. Carbon is extracted from the ashes, before being combined with a tiny diamond growing crystal and being subject to intense heat and pressure. After several weeks, the carbon transforms into a genuine diamond.

You can customise each diamond’s colour, carat and shape to reflect the person you want to remember. Most people choose to have their cremation diamond set into a piece of jewellery, such as a yellow gold ring, a white gold pendant or a set of earrings. This is one of the most beautiful and long-lasting ways of keeping your loved one close to you forever.

Gemstones

Cremation gemstones are a similar alternative to diamonds, made by infusing your loved one’s ashes into molten glass. The result is then left to cool and cut into your desired shape — just like a regular gemstone. The only difference is that while your cremation gemstone may look like a ruby, emerald or amethyst, it’s really only glass.

This type of memorial stone comes in a huge range of styles and colours, from deep red and blushing pink to jet black and aquamarine.

Because the unique elements of cremated ashes influence the final colour, you can never be entirely certain the exact shade your gemstone will be. However, many people find this adds to the gemstone’s special appeal.

Glass stones

Glass stones are another type of cremation keepsake which can be used in all kinds of jewellery, from memorial rings and earrings to cremation necklaces and bracelets. Glass stones made with ash come in a variety of designs, but one of the most common choices is to have the ashes swirled into the stone.

This design creates the effect of your loved one’s ashes drifting on the wind, floating through outer space or sailing over the sea. It can act as a powerful reminder that no matter what’s going on in your life, your loved one is there to support and love you.

Glass stones come in even more different shades than diamonds and gemstones combined. Each piece includes multiple colours, hues and patterns, guaranteeing that no two ever look the same.

Natural stones

If you don’t want to use your cremation stone in a ring or necklace, consider having your loved one’s ashes turned into a natural stone. By turning the cremated remains into a clay-like material and baking them in a kiln, ashes can be cleaned and polished to resemble a stone.

Each colour stone is completely natural and is created as a result of the different hues and textures present in each sample of ashes. This means that not only will your natural cremation stones be unique because they contain the ashes of your loved one, but they’ll also look unlike any other natural stone in the world.

You can keep your natural stones on your bedside table at home, out in the garden or at your desk at work — anywhere you’d like to feel close to the person you’ve lost. 

Your loved one deserves to be remembered in an honourable and loving way. Instead of keeping their ashes inside an urn where they risk being forgotten, turn them into a beautiful cremation stone you can cherish forever. 

Whether you choose to use your unique cremation stone in a memorial ring or other piece of commemorative jewellery is up to you. But being able to hold a precious gemstone in your hand which genuinely contains a piece of your loved one is something you’ll always appreciate.