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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Eva K.
I feel safer when I hold my husband's stones

I've been crying for about 4 months after my Husband died. I was considering using a live-in maid, until one night I've tried to hug my bag of rocks, instead of a "teddy bear". It was my first night that I was able to laugh and feel happy. I decided to leave all the stones together, in the sealed plastic bag, and since then I always touch them, ask for reinforcement when I communicate an idea or decision that I need help with. My parting stones became my company and conversation partner. Very pleased for being able to enjoy life with my "rocks".

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Lise H.

Everyone at Parting Stone was very kind and respectful. I was kept informed of every step of the process and received my husband’s stones very promptly, well ahead of ETA. The stones have been admired by all my friends and family and will be distributed in many of the places my husband loved next spring and summer.
As a lover of new technology, I’m sure he would be very happy I chose this route to remember him.

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Heather S.

The company was very good explaining the process along the way and I received the stones on time. Love them!

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Carol B.
Grateful

Thank you for offering such wonderful way to honor my loved one. It was excellent what was described in your site. Being kept updated through every stage of the process was also so helpful. Thank you again.

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Jerry S.
Bonnie Gilboy

It is wonderful to have the love of my life home. Thank you Jerry Stokes

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Laurel S.
Incredibly beautiful and calming

In the weeks before my husband passed, I came across Parting Stone. After a lengthy discussion my husband decided that this would be the best option for him. Our family is scattered across the country. This way he could be wherever they wanted him to be. The staff were incredibly compassionate and being informed the entire process was reassuring in this hard time. Thank you Parting Stone.

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Jackie W.
Beautiful memories encapsulated

The process was seamless and easy. My husband did not want to remain in an urn on a mantle or hidden away in a closet corner. This was a beautiful alternative.

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Peggy B.
Love my stones

My family loves our stones. I carry one with me at all times and it brings so much comfort when I feel sad or anxious I can rub my stone. Everyone I have told about The Parting Stone loves the idea. My daughter and I plan to leave a stone at all the homes my husband and I lived. Thank you Parting Stone!

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Lisa Z.
Love

I love this whole idea and the stones are great!

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Randi E.
Grateful for this option

Losing my husband at a young age was the hardest experience of my life, and navigating the countless decisions that come after was equally overwhelming. When I discovered Parting Stones, I knew immediately that this was the perfect way to honor my husband's memory. Their entire process was flawless from start to finish. They treated my husband with the utmost respect, sending thoughtful check-in emails to let me know exactly where he was in the process. I loved that they referred to him by name, making the experience deeply personal and comforting.

The stones themselves are beautifully crafted, a tangible way to keep him close and honor his legacy. Their respectful approach, attention to detail, and the care they showed at every step meant the world to me. Their marketing and communication also stood out as genuine and heartfelt, reflecting the true compassion behind their work. I can't thank Parting Stones enough for giving me such a meaningful way to hold on to my husband. We will cherish these stones forever.

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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