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Things to know about cremation
Things to know about cremation

The moments surrounding the death of a loved one can often become blurry and decisions can be hard to make. Tap to read our candid conversation about cremation, and the questions that might arise before, during, and after.

Things to consider when spreading ashes
Things to consider when spreading ashes

Scattering ashes is an excellent way to pay tribute to a loved one as well as providing a way of healing during your own grief process. Tap to learn some important things you should know when scattering ashes.

5 comforting rituals for cremation ashes
5 comforting rituals for cremation ashes

Creating rituals involving loved ones who have passed on is a thoughtful way to include them in your daily life. Tap to learn some of our favorite comforting routines and traditions.

5 cremation ash memorial ideas for nature lovers
5 cremation ash memorial ideas for nature lovers

From biodegradable urns to glass cairn memorials, there are many ways to honor a loved one that reflect the natural world. Tap for 5 ideas of what to do with ashes after cremation for those who especially loved nature.

This is what the hot glass looks like in the beginning of the process, when I'm sculpting something hollow, like a luminary. First, I dip the end of the steel blowpipe into the pot of molten glass (it's about 2,000 degrees), and spin it to gather it onto the end (kind of like gathering honey). Then, I start to inflate the glass by blowing into the end of the pipe - the pipe is hollow like a straw. After I blow into the pipe, I cap the end of it with my thumb, which holds the air pressure inside and causes the glass bubble to inflate. After that, I proceed with adding the color, cremation ashes, and start sculpting the piece.
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The last piece of our latest post "Things to consider when spreading ashes" --Bring wipes or a handkerchief and a bottle of water-- Ashes may stick to your hands and it can feel disrespectful wiping them on your clothing. Bring along a bottle of water if you’d like to rinse off any remains.

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Remember to take a moment to pause. No matter where your rituals take you, the scattering of ashes often becomes a healing process. Be proud of yourself for the experience and where you are in your grief journey.

Tap the link in our bio or visit emberstones.com/resources to read the full article.
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Glass Memorial Luminary in Turquoise

These glass stones are hollow, and lit with a tiny tealight. The cremation ashes are picked up in the glass while it's hot, permanently encasing them into the glass. The cremation ashes are in the lighter-colored streak.
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Consideration number six from our latest post "Things to consider when spreading ashes" --Document the experience-- Consider taking pictures or video of the experience for a treasured keepsake or a way to share with family members or close friends who were not in attendance. If scattering ashes at sea, you may choose to release flowers with the ashes, as they provide a visual marker for the ashes as they float out to sea.

Or, perhaps journaling about the experience will help solidify it as a special memory.

Tap the link in our bio or visit emberstones.com/resources to read the full article.
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Glass Memorial Skipping Stone in Honey

The honey color on this stone has a slight shimmer on the surface, which elevates the otherwise modest honey color to something with just a touch of opulence.
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Consideration number five from our latest post "Things to consider when spreading ashes (and that time my cousin threw ashes in her hair)" --Be mindful of the wind-- Stand upwind when scattering, as to not get in the path of the ashes. When my dear Uncle Les passed, our family attended a joyful celebration of his life at one of his favorite camping spots along the river. We each took a small portion of the ashes and waded into the river to scatter them. My kid cousin tossed the ashes into the air, and they promptly landed all over her and in her hair! She dipped under the water and rinsed them away, and we all laughed. That experience gave us all some much needed comic relief, and ended up being a fond memory, but if she hadn’t been able to rinse herself off, it might have been a bit more of an awkward experience.

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