Parting Stone for People - Turn Ashes into Stones
Step 1

Step 1

We send a collection kit to retrieve your loved one’s ashes.

Step 2

Step 2

You send your loved one’s ashes to our lab.

Step 3

Step 3

We solidify the ashes into "stones."

Step 4

Step 4

We ship your loved one’s solidified remains home.

Customer Reviews

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Daniel N.
Thank you for this service

My parents really didn't have any explicit wishes for their remains. Neither allowed for a funeral or service. This service has allowed us to achieve some.measure of closure.

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Lee W.
Reunited!

Thank you to the entire team at the Parting Stone from the deepest part of our hearts. Your beautiful stones have brought us infinite joy - as we feel our beloved Aunt Nancy, Uncle Denis and their sweet kitty Skippy are home again. Here for us to touch, to hold and to look at every day.
We will now also be able to grant their wishes to be able to take them back to a special place in Florida where they wanted to be laid to rest.
Your gift of these stones is incredible. And you all are very special people. Thank you so much-
The Williams family.

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Cynthia H.
Wonderful idea!

I recently received the "stones" from my late husband's ashes. I received 74 stones from approx. 14 LBS of ash. I am thrilled with the way they turned out. They are so pretty and smooth. This idea is so much better, for me, than having the ashes. I take him with me when I travel, to scatter in meaningful places. The ashes were a lot harder to deal with, messier. These stones will be a delight to leave behind.
Some family members have shown interest in having a stone in their possession. For some reason holding the stones has a very calming effect.
The whole process was easy to follow. From the shipping to the updates, to getting him back home. I appreciate all the effort and thought that went into making these stones possible. And to me it is worth the cost.
Thank you,
Cynthia

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Lisa D.
Gift of Serenity

I feel nothing but peace and serenity after receiving my father’s parting stones.
The whole process was handled with compassion and respect.
I am grateful for Parting Stone for providing this option for my family.

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Kate B.
Highly Recommend

So wonderful to have something to hold, easily share with family members, and to personalize. My brother and sister have asked I paint on mandala for them. Its wild to look at the box of stones and know that is the physical remains of my mother. So much better than a box of ashes.

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Alicia C.
Loved

I loved the fact that every step of the way I was notified. The rocks looked great.

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Michael C.

Solidified Remains - For People

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BRENDA P.
Just what Mom would have wanted!

Every single interaction with Parting Stone was excellent. Started with the consultation call and the service was impeccable. So kind and answered every question. The communication was on going throughout the process. We never had to wonder where mom was or what was happening. Such a unique way to keep her close and decorate at the same time. The idea of an urn just didn’t fit mom’s style. Thank you Parting Stone for making a very difficult time so beautiful.

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James W.
Positive Experience

The whole process was pretty much effortless. Instruction easy to follow and everything you need was provided.

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Rita H.

I was very pleased with the parting stones from my husband’s ashes. I am happy to display them. This was my daughter’s idea from a girlfriend who did this with her parents.

What color will your "stones" be?

The appearance of each collection is 100% natural.
Everyone is unique, resulting in different shapes, textures, and colors.

What color will your

Frequently Asked Questions

The average person is 40-80+ stones. The exact number of stones returned depends on the volume of remains provided. A good rule of thumb is that we will return a similar volume of solidified remains’ stones as the volume of ashes that we receive. In other words, 1 quart of ashes will return about 1 quart of stones.
No, each person’s remains are the unique result of our solidification process. The number, shape, color, and size of the stones vary from person to person.We cannot accommodate any customization requests.
The solidification lead time varies depending on our current order volume. For new orders, our current estimated wait time to begin the process is 1 weeks and our current estimated completion date for orders placed today is 84 days. We recommend placing your order as soon as possible to reserve your spot in line.
We always prioritize the safekeeping of the decedents in our care over speed.
Yes. We accept alkaline hydrolysis remains, also known as “water cremation” or “Aquamation,” for both pets and people. Please indicate in your order notes if your loved one or pet’s disposition method was alkaline hydrolysis.
1. We mail a collection kit to retrieve 100% of your loved one’s cremated remains.
2. We remove impurities like metals and implants.
3. The ash is turned into a clay-like material, and the stones are formed.
4. The remains are heated in a kiln, solidifying the ashes into stones.
5. Finished solidified remains are polished and returned home.
Yes! Solidified remains are perfect for scattering comfortably without the mess of conventional ashes.
No, solidified remains are similar to ceramic, and they will not dissolve in water. The stones are perfect for memorial gardens or scattering.
Solidified remains are a complete alternative to conventional ash and we encourage families to send the full amount of remains available. We need a minimum of ¼ cup of ash for the solidification process.

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