What Are Solidified Remains?

What Are Solidified Remains?

Solidified remains are cremated ashes transformed into a smooth, solid ceramic piece.
Instead of storing the ashes loosely in an urn, a small portion is used to create a handcrafted memorial through a ceramic glazing process.

The ashes are permanently included in the surface of the piece, making it a lasting, clean, and modern way to remember a loved one, without handling or displaying loose ashes.

Solidified Remains Process: Simple and Secure

We’ve made it easy for families to create a lasting tribute, step by step:

1. Choose a Style and Color

Select from our range of designs—like ornaments, vases, or luminarias—and complete your order online.

2. We Send You a Collection Kit

You’ll receive a cremation kit with instructions and a prepaid return mailer.

3. Send the Ashes Back

Use the prepaid mailer to return a small portion of the ashes to our studio.

4. We Craft Your Memorial

Once received, we begin crafting your piece.
Delivery takes 2–4 weeks from the time we receive the ashes.

How It's Made: Behind the Scenes

Each piece is created by artists in a careful, hands-on process:

1. Ash Collection
   We respectfully set aside a small amount of ashes for use in the glaze.

2. Hand Shaping
   The chosen design is shaped by hand from clay.

3. Ash Glaze Preparation
   A custom glaze is made using the ashes, so they become part of the final finish, not placed inside or stored separately.

4. Firing
   The piece is kiln-fired at high temperatures. This seals the glaze and creates the unique color and pattern.

5. Finishing Touches
   Each memorial is checked for quality and carefully packaged for delivery.

No two pieces are the same. The result is personal, permanent, and one-of-a-kind.

Explore the Collection

Each design is available in several colors and crafted to suit any home.

• Facet Ornaments
  Clean, geometric shapes ideal for display.
  

• Ball Ornaments
  Smooth, rounded pieces that fit comfortably in your hand.
  

• Gloria Vase
  A sculptural vase form that can stand alone or hold dried flowers.
  

• Twist Vase
  Tall and elegant with a gentle twist in the shape.
  

• Floral Luminaria
  Designed to hold a tealight or LED candle for a gentle, glowing tribute.
  

Why Families Choose Solidified Remains

• No loose ashes

• Ashes are sealed into the glaze

• Each piece is handcrafted and one-of-a-kind

• Easy ordering process with a prepaid collection kit

• Display-ready, modern design

• Made to last a lifetime

FAQs: Understanding Solidified Remains

• What are solidified remains?
  Solidified remains are ceramic memorial pieces created using a small portion of cremated ashes. The ashes are mixed into a glaze that becomes part of the surface during firing, resulting in a smooth, stone-like piece that can be displayed at home.
• How to solidify ashes?
  The ashes are not hardened on their own. Instead, a small amount is mixed into a custom ceramic glaze. This glaze is applied to a hand-shaped clay form and fired in a kiln. The final result is a memorial that incorporates the ashes into its surface permanently.
• What are cremated remains called?
  Cremated remains are commonly called “ashes.” In more formal settings, they may be referred to as “cremains” or “cremated remains.”
• Do cremated remains harden?
  On their own, cremated ashes remain a fine, powder-like substance and do not harden naturally. However, through the solidification process, they can be permanently bonded into a ceramic form using high heat and glaze.