Common questions

Questions about ashes, cremation and memorials

Straight answers to the questions families ask most often about cremated remains — how much there is, what can be made from it, what it costs, and what to do with the rest.

How much ashes are needed to create memorial products?

Most memorial products require between 1 gram (jewelry) and 200 grams (diamonds, glass art). Many providers will return any unused ashes.

Can pet ashes be turned into diamonds or jewelry?

Yes. Nearly every memorial process available for human ashes is also available for pets, including diamonds, stones, glass, and jewelry.

Are ashes from cremation safe to handle?

Yes. Cremation ashes are sterile and safe. They are inert calcified bone fragments, not the ash you might imagine from fire.

How long do memorial products last?

Most memorial products — diamonds, glass, stone, ceramic — are designed to last for generations and remain stable indefinitely.

Can ashes be split between multiple memorials?

Absolutely. Many families divide ashes between several keepsakes so multiple loved ones can hold a tangible memorial.