by considering using ashes to make jewellery?....

[MooMa42o]

Very long story short, my dad died at the beginning of December, now there is talk of what to do with his ashes, we were very close, me being his main carer for the last few years, & i really think i want to get a necklace or something similar made from his ashes, i know this is possible if not that common.

Firstly, is this weird?...

Secondly, anyone else done it, & care to share with me?

& lastly i am unsure how i feel about him being separated, any views?

I suppose i am really looking to gauge how people feel about it, i don't want to become that strange girl who has her dad around her neck, but i don't want it to be too late & wish i had done it!...

I think i am really all kinds of confused at the moment! Any point of view would be greatly appreciated.

Necrophilia?! Do you even know what that means? FFS

I think they're lovely. I'm not sure if it's something I'd do myself but I'm in the very fortunate position if not having to decide that yet.

So sorry for your loss, I think it's a lovely idea to have a piece of jewellery that you can wear/keep close to you at all times.

Professionally offered this service to many families and each person has found comfort being able to transform their loved ones ashes. We have even had pet owners who have lost their beloved pets use this service.

Also had a person launch ashes into space...so each to their own :)

I personally think it's gruesome but it's up to individuals.

I would do it. I have always said it's what I want to happen with mine when I'm gone too.
Look at Ashes into Glass on Facebook. They do some nice stuff and doesn't seem to be too stupidly priced

Oh FFS it's a bloody ZOMBIE THREAD

Have a look at Ashes into Glass. I think they are a lot nicer than having it in a locket type thing

Yes peppa but it's a zombie thread about a sensitive subject, revived by someone who has recently lost a loved one.

Perhaps cut some slack?

Thank you to all of you who have taken the time and trouble to offer me constructive advice in your messages it is much appreciated at such a difficult time.

I would hate it. I hate the idea of being made into jewellery. Really loathe it. Please discuss it before you do it.

In fact I feel so strongly about it I don't think it should be allowed unless the deceased has agreed to it, in writing.

I know this is a old thread, but I have to say it is a beautiful idea! I know quite few people who did it, all loved it.

There is a Swiss Company - Algordanza specialist in turning Ashes or Hair into Memorial Diamonds (you can visit their premises and see their process in Switzerland, the rest of the diamonds companies are all "hidden" , less transparent).

Check out their website, I think their UK agent is based in London / Sevenoaks. www.algordanza.co.uk

I have a friend who has a gorgeous ring made out of her dad's ashes! I would go for it