Glass Memorials
Honor your loved ones with an inspirational and unique piece of art
Memorial Orbs and Hearts
Soulful Glass Memorials creates beautiful pieces of art to celebrate the life of your loved one. Each piece is hand-crafted, one at a time, and handled with the utmost compassion and respect. Our process combines cremated ashes with glass to create a meaningful and lasting memorial. These one-of-a-kind glass keepsakes are a beautiful way to keep your loved one in your heart and in your home.
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Each memorial begins at the center with a swirl of beautiful sparkling golden glass with a small amount of ash. Layers of colored and clear molten glass are incased and swirled with another layer of ash to create your special memorial. Click the pictures below to view our gallery of color choices. Contact us directly to discuss custom color possibilites.
Orbs
Hearts
Robyn Ochs
Glass Artist
I have been working with glass for over 15 years. In 2012, after my sweet dog, Cheeba, passed away, I felt inspired to use her ashes to create a meaningful keepsake. It was the first time I made a memorial orb, and the experience was both peaceful and profound. To this day, I cherish seeing it catch the light, sparking fond memories.
Creating beautiful memorials from the cremains of loved ones—whether people or pets—brings a deep sense of purpose to my work. The process fills me with honor and peace, knowing that each keepsake will hold special meaning. It would be my privilege to create a beautiful memorial for you and your family.
"The portal of healing and creativity always takes us into the realm of the spirit"
- Angeles Arrien
FAQ
The Answers You Need
How Do I Order?
Please start by emailing me at soulfulglassmemorials@gmailcom. Include your name, which memorial(s) you are interested in and any other information you want me to know. I will respond as soon as possible, usually within 2 days to set up a time for you to come to the studio. At that time, I will collect the ashes and a deposit for the memorials.
How much ash do you need?
About 1 Tablespoon per memorial. Â Cremains can be brought to the studio in a container of your choosing or I can provide one for you.
What if I’m uncomfortable removing my loved one’s ashes?
Collecting ashes can be emotionally difficult. A friend, family member, or your funeral home may be willing to do this for you. Most urns unscrew and most boxes have a screw(s) on the bottom. The screws are sometimes under felt circles. If these options don’t work for you, you can make an appointment to bring the urn or box to my studio. I am happy to help you with the process.
How long does it take to create the memorials?
It usually takes about 2 weeks from when I receive the ashes to complete the process.
How much does it cost?
The cost of each memorial heart or orb is $175. Â For orders of 3 or more, memorials are $150 each.
Do you offer a discount for the cremains of military personnel?
Yes. Please inquire.
Can you create memorials from pet ashes?
Yes, all of our memorials can be created with pet ashes.
Can I get an inscription on my memorial?
Yes. I can engrave up to eight characters.
If I order multiple memorials, will they be identical?
Each piece is handcrafted and unique. Â Slight variations in the size, shape, color and design are to be expected.