Cremation Rings for Ashes and 4 Other Ways to Remember Loved Ones

After cremating someone close to you, you need to decide what to do with the ashes. As cremation becomes more common, the number of unique, creative things you can do with cremated remains is steadily increasing.

One of the most popular choices is to make cremation rings for ashes. This way, you can keep your loved one close to you wherever you go. But it’s not the only option available. Here’s an explanation of cremation rings and four other ways you can immortalize someone who’s passed on.

Cremation Rings

Cremation rings are one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry made from cremated remains. At Heart In Diamond, our clients send ashes of their loved ones which we use to create unique diamonds. We extract the carbon from the ashes and form a seed which grows into a rough diamond over several weeks.

The diamond is then cut according to the client’s wishes and is placed into a stunning ring. With many different diamond colors, carats and cuts to choose from, in addition to more than 900 ring settings, you can create a custom cremation ring from ashes that truly symbolizes the person it commemorates. 

When it comes to cremation jewelry, rings aren’t your only option. There are several other types of cremation jewelry you can make from ashes, too.

Cremation Pendants

Cremation pendants are a wonderful alternative if you don’t usually wear jewelry on your hands or fingers. Just like cremation rings, cremation pendants also feature diamonds made from ashes.

But while cremation rings from ashes can be quite subtle, cremation pendants are much more eye-catching. This makes them a great choice to wear on special occasions when you really want to honour and draw attention to the person it symbolizes. 

At Heart In Diamond, we offer a charming range of cremation diamonds in orange-yellow, yellow-green, deep red, blue and white. Having a wide range of colors to choose from means you can tailor the cremation pendant so it suits your personal style. And with more than 400 settings to choose between, ranging from simple and sophisticated to bold and extravagant, there’s sure to be something that catches your eye.

Cremation Earrings

Cremation earrings are another choice available when considering cremation jewelry. Also made with diamonds created from loved ones who’ve passed on, cremation earrings are subtle enough to wear everyday without drawing attention. 

Available in a variety of exquisite settings and metal colors, it’s easy to customize cremation earrings so they reflect the person they’re memorializing. Blue diamond cremation earrings can be used to honour someone with brilliant blue eyes, while a yellow gold setting could be used to commemorate someone with blond hair.

Cremation earrings can be paired with cremation rings or pendants to create a radiant, meaningful set that can be passed on through generations. 

Cremation Paintings

If you’d prefer to display your loved one inside your home, consider commissioning a cremation painting. Some artists can mix ashes with paint and use the combination to paint a stunning portrait in their memory.

You don’t have to commission a portrait of the person who’s passed. You could request a painting of their favorite place, a painting in the style of their favorite artist or a painting of a scene from their favorite movie. As long as the piece is significant to the person it’s celebrating, the painting will be perfect.

Cremation Sculptures

Another creative way to honor the memory of a loved one, a unique cremation sculpture can be displayed inside your home or garden. Just like some artists can mix ashes with paint, some sculptors can stir ashes into cement, metal or glass and use the mixture to create a truly one-of-a-kind sculpture.

As with cremation paintings, you can order a bust sculpture that represents the person you want to remember, but it’s not your only option. You can ask for a piece in the shape of a heart, a plaque with their favorite quote or simply a sculpture you think they’d choose if they had the chance. 

Immortalize the Person You Love with Cremation Jewelry or Artwork

Deciding what to do with the ashes of a loved one is a very personal thing. While some people are happy to store the ashes inside an urn or scatter them somewhere meaningful, others choose a different route.

If you want to keep the person you’ve lost close to you at all times, consider a piece of cremation jewelry or some cremation artwork. This way you’ll have a beautiful reminder of the person to look at every day and remember the good times.