CREMATION JEWELRY
The loss of a loved one is difficult, let us help.
Celebrate life in glass, with a variety of keepsake options, including jewelry. We work with you to create unique personalized jewelry, with the cremated remains of your lost loved one. Our prices start at $110, with 13 colors to choose from. Only need a 1/2 teaspoon of your loved ones cremated remains for each piece of cremation jewelry.
Questions? Call or email 403-462-2651 info@ghxperience.com
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ORDERING OPTIONS:
Online Orders/Mail in cremated ashes - Memorial Glass Keepsakes (61 Brightonwoods Green SE, Calgary, AB T2Z0V8)
Order in person in Calgary, by appointment or at event *(Note events on hold due to Covid)* Arrange appointment 403-462-2651 info@ghxperience.com
ONLINE ORDERS/SHIPPING:
Mailing 1/2 teaspoon of cremated remains for each piece of cremation jewelry you are purchasing
Use a double Ziploc bag to ship, with name and phone number marked clearly inside
Ship in regular, padded or card stock envelopes *(We recommend you use a tracking number when mailing the cremated ashes)*
Ship to the following address
Memorial Glass Keepsakes
61 Brightonwoods Green SE
Calgary, AB T2Z 0V8
All completed memorial packages are sent back to you with a tracking number
We are honored to create personalized unique cremation jewelry for you and your family. We’re working hard to return your loved ones quickly. Thank you for trusting us!
“I was so impressed with the very beautiful glass art and jewelry that I have received. A huge shout out to Mandy and her crew, thier work is amazing. Mandy worked with me through out this whole experience. I did receive my cremation keepsakes much sooner then expected. Thank you Thank you, thank you.
-Sue”
“I love my cremation jewelry, thank you. Such wonderful people taking care of something so treasured and turning them into amazing pieces of art 💜💚
-Michelle”
Frequently Asked Questions - Memorial Glass
Q: How much cremated remains will I have to send for my cremation jewelry order?
A: We ask you send 1/2 teaspoon of cremated remains for each piece of Cremation Jewelry you are having made.
Q: How do we need to package the cremated remains to send them to Glass House, or do you send a collection container?
A: We do not send a collection container. Please put the cremated remains into a Ziploc bag and then double up with a second Ziploc bag. Use a regular or padded envelope to ship. Make sure your name and order number is somewhere inside the package.
Q: Where do we ship the cremated remains to once I have ordered?
A: Please mail your cremated remains to our office 61 Brightonwoods Green SE Calgary, Alberta T2Z 0V8. We recommend that you use a tracking number when shipping
Q: How do I order cremation jewelry on your website?
A. To order cremation jewelry follow these 5 easy steps
First choose what personalized cremation jewelry you would like, see the Cremation Jewelry catalog
Now that you’ve chosen a unique jewelry keepsake(s) you will need to select colors for the keepsake(s). See Cremation Jewelry Glass Color Chart for full color selection
You have now chosen your memorial Jewelry and the colors, your next step is to purchase online. To purchase online go back to the Cremation Jewelry catalog and select the keepsake(s) and add to cart it will prompt you to choose your colors at this point and add to your shopping cart.
Go to your shopping cart to checkout with credit card. Your shopping cart will be located in the top left corner or bottom of the page depending on your device. If you have not paid for your order and received an email confirmation you have not completed your order online. Please call Mandy if you have any questions throughout the process 403-462-2651
After you have received a confirmation prepare your cremated remains for shipping. You will need 1/2 teaspoon of cremated remains for each piece of Cremation Jewelry ordered these will be placed inside a Ziploc bag and then doubled up with a second Ziploc bag. Please put your name and order number within the beg with a marker on the Ziploc bag or on a pieces of paper. You will then place the cremated remains in mail a regular or padded envelope with a tracking number to 61 Brightonwoods Green SE Calgary, AB T2Z0V8
Q: HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET MY Cremation jewelry MADE?
A: Glass House wishes to get your loved ones back to you as soon as possible. We do our memorial glass production in 2 week batches. Meaning every two weeks we do memorial glass. This means you could receive them in as little as 1 week, but up to 5 weeks max. Our goal is to get your loved one back in your hands as soon as possible. We keep in contact with all our clients, so they are aware of the time frame.
Q: HOW DO I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED MY ORDER AND WHEN IT WILL BE MADE?
A. We connect with all our clients once we have received your cremated remains. At this time we will confirm your order and the return mailing address. We will let you know when items are ready to be made and the expected return dates.
Q: HOW MUCH WILL SHIPPING COST TO SEND THE MEMORIAL GLASS BACK?
A. Shipping in Canada is $30 for the first piece and $5 every additional item. USA will be charged $55 per piece and $5 each additional item (in CND dollars). USA clients will be responsible for duty and taxes. International clients must pay $70 and $5 each additional piece (in CND dollars) international clients will pay for duty and taxes
Q: WHY ARE THE CREMATED REMAINS BUBBLY OR HAVE AN ORGAINC COLOR TO IT, LIKE BROWN, GREEN or ORANGE?
A: Cremated remains are an organic matter and there are two ways the cremation process happens through flame or alkaline hydrolysis (water cremation). When hot glass touches the cremated remains they will turn to a white color from the heat of the hot glass, but some organic matter doesn’t always change leaving some organic coloring. The bubbles happen because the cremated remains off-gases or air can get trapped when making a piece, which is not uncommon.
Q: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING WITH HOT GLASS AND CREMATED REMAINS?
A: Glass House has been making memorial glass since 2015. The owner of Glass House has trained in Glass since 2011 learning from various artist nationally and internationally.
Memorial Jewelry
What is Cremation Jewelry?
Cremation Jewelry is jewelry that will holds or has incorporated a small amount of your loved ones ashes. There are many types of cremation jewelry available including small vessels (urns) that hold a small amount of ashes or glass art where the ashes are incorporated into the piece.
Many funeral homes will offer cremation jewelry as part of a cremation package. You can purchase small vessels that hold a tiny amount of ashes in them to wear around your neck, these can be made of metal (such as a gold cremation urn), plastic, ceramic or glass urn necklace.
There is also a technique called flame working where a small amount of cremated ashes are incorporated right into the glass, this is done while torching the glass picking up the ashes and it gets covered in more glass to encase the ashes.
The glass piece is then made into wearable jewelry by the artist, like pendant, earrings or a bead for a bracelet or ring.
You can find some examples of unique and personalized memorial jewelry here.
Is Cremation Jewelry Creepy?
For some, cremation jewelry may be creepy but for others cremation jewelry brings solace, comfort and a sense of closeness with their dearly departed. Everyone grieves different and finds wellbeing in their own way.
For some, cremation jewelry is a little disturbing and morbid. While others may not be able to do this for religious reasons. Some religions do not believe in cremation or division of the body once cremated.
When my grandmother passed, I created memorial jewelry as well as memorial glass art for myself and many members of my family. I still cherish the piece that I made. Every time I wear this necklace , I am reminded of the good times I had with my grandmother.
Can human ashes be made into jewelry
Human remains can be made into glass jewelry. The ashes can be incorporated into a unique piece of glass for a necklace or pendant, for earrings, a bracelet or ring. The technique used by artisans who make cremation jewelry is called flame working, torch working, lampworking and also referred to as glass blowing.
To have a unique piece of jewelry made from the ashes of your dearly departed, you would have to send, ship a small amount (1 teaspoon) of the cremated remains to us in order for us to make it into the glass jewelry. We describe the process of shipping and ordering your piece here. *****
The glass artist only requires less than a teaspoon to create cremation jewelry. This process is unique and can create a wonderful original piece of jewelry that you can cherish forever. Only a handful of glass artist do this technique.
Can you put someone’s ashes into a necklace?
Ashes can be incorporated into a necklace in several different ways. You can purchase urn jewelry and add the cremation ashes to the vessel. Another option is to have some of the ashes incorporated into a unique piece of glass, where you choose the colors.
We have created many custom cremation necklaces for customers. Click here for examples of the cremation glass necklaces we have available.
We also work with a number of funeral homes. They refer many of their clients to us for custom necklaces made with cremation ash.
Etsy offers a number of options for cremation ash urn necklaces and jewelry. I also have pieces available on Etsy, you can visit the Glass House Xperience Etsy store here.
Where can I get ashes turned into a necklace?
There are only a handful of glass artist that will take the cremated ashes of your loved one and create a memorial glass jewelry, one such place is Glass House Xperience.
How much does it cost to put ashes in a necklace?
To incorporate cremation ashes into a necklace you could spend as little as $30 for an urn necklace or $110 for an artisan created custom glass piece.
We specialize in custom glass necklaces incorporating the ashes of your dearly departed. All of our pieces are made incorporating around a teaspoon of ash with colors of your choice. You can find examples of ash necklaces here.
If you are looking for an urn necklace, then Esty has these available here.