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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Nina
Thank you!

Dear Parting Stone Team,

I just wanted to extend a heartfelt thank-you for your exceptional customer service and the beautiful stones you’ve provided. The care and attention to detail in your work truly stand out, and it means so much. You’ve created something meaningful and special, and I’m deeply grateful.

Warm regards,
Nina

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Ted W.
Amazing process, result and communication

I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a bit apprehensive about sending my loved one’s ashes via USPS to a basically unknown entity. My wife of 41 years and I had the luxury of multiple family discussions regarding disposition of remains prior to her death. She loved the idea of Parting Stones and had chosen this for herself. Payment, shipping were super easy. Parting Stones communicated via email every step of the way and updated us frequently on processing. Overall very seamless. As for the stones, they are amazing to have open of viewing and touching. They evoke a very unique response when held by friends and family, very powerful. I can’t tell you the number of people that have requested I send them the link to the Parting Stones site. If you’re apprehensive like I was, don’t be. If it’s right for your loved one you won’t regret choosing Parting Stones.

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Bill L.

Solidified Remains - For People

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Kathy R.
Great Option

What a wonderful way to remember your loved one. The parting stones are clean and easy to handle. A great remembrance for everyone to have and to hold. These parting stones will last forever. The ashes are messy and will blow away, You can leave the parting stones in places where memories have been made.

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Rebecca Moore

Sorry it's been awhile for my response. Still difficult. A parent never imagines loosing a child. But. Process was as stated. Communication on your part was great. You let me know step by step where you were I. Process. Thank you again. Kathi Moore

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Peggy E.
My Husband

I'm very pleased with the care Parting Stone gave me along the process of my husband's ashes. I was able to give part of him to all his relatives. Wonderful process.

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Bob O.
As advertised.

Good communications throughout the process and on time delivery.

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Chris F.
Wonderful way to remember loved one

The stones are displayed in a beautiful silver tray and such they are a piece of art. I don’t think I could look at an urn…very sad. But the stones are beautiful and I know what they represent. Friends. Have been blown away at their “coolness “…also I have lotsa pieces to take to our favorite places.

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Virginia
Beautiful Process

Beautiful! I was so happy to see the amazing stones. Every part of the process was supportive, helpful and graceful. I so appreciate the care from start to finish.

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Cora V.
Forever Art

Parting Stone is a perfect way to create a forever memory. Every stone is a piece of precious art, made with great care. I will share it with our two sons and our six grandchildren. The kids can paint a stone and make their own memory. I will share it with unique places in the USA and the Netherlands.

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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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