Families often need a way to give every relative a tangible piece of someone they loved. You can share ashes through multiple keepsakes without dividing an urn or sending more ash than each piece needs. Each of our handmade glass memorials uses only a small amount of ash, which means a single order can become many lasting pieces for the people who matter most to you and your family.
How Much Ash Each Memorial Needs
Knowing the right amount makes the whole process simple. Every product page lists exactly how much ash that item requires, so you only ever send what is needed.
Jewelry and Small Pieces
Our cremation jewelry needs very little. A pendant or ring uses about a quarter teaspoon, which is roughly the size of a dime. Sending more than requested is never necessary.
Suncatchers and Larger Pieces
Larger memorials, such as suncatchers, use a bit more, generally half to a full teaspoon. Even these pieces call for far less ash than most families expect.
Pro Tip: If you order several items from the same artist, you do not need to package the ashes separately. Place a single teaspoon or tablespoon in one bag, and our artist will divide it across every piece you ordered.
Five Ways to Share Ashes Through Multiple Keepsakes
Each option below offers a different way of sharing cremation ashes, so everyone in your family can hold on to a small part of their loved one.
- Cremation jewelry. Pendants and rings carry a small amount of ash in a design that can be worn close to the heart every day.
- Touchstones. Our touchstone collection includes hummingbird, dragonfly, and flat glass designs, many with grooves for running your thumb across.
- Comfort stones. These come in colors such as blue, green, yellow, and red, so each family member can choose a favorite.
- Heaven Drops. Clear glass teardrops about an inch tall hold the ash inside, giving a soft, snowy look. Each one is completely unique.
- Ceremony sets. Heaven Drops and touchstones come in sets, so guests can each take one home from a celebration of life.
Touchstones and Comfort Stones
Most touchstones are sold in sets, though a few, like our waveform and sensory designs, are available individually. The sensory pieces feature small, clear glass bumps and a textured, waffle-stamped back that many people find soothing to hold.
Heaven Drops for Larger Gatherings
Heaven Drops are sold in increments of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and beyond. Families often order a set of 25 or 30 for a service, where guests can hold one during the ceremony and keep it in remembrance afterward.
Need expert help choosing these keepsakes? Contact Sands of Time for a free consultation, and we will guide you to the right pieces for your family.
What Happens to Unused Ashes
We never want any ash to go to waste, and we give you full control over whatever remains after your pieces are made.
Our 90-Day Storage Policy
Any unused ash is stored for 90 days. That window gives you time to decide your next step without any pressure.
How to Share Ashes Through Multiple Keepsakes with Your Family
During those 90 days, you can order additional items, ask us to return the ashes, or have our artists scatter them locally. After 90 days with no response, we scatter them respectfully on your behalf.
Create a Keepsake Your Family Will Treasure
Our team has spent years helping families turn ash into lasting glass art, and we are ready to help yours. Schedule your free consultation or call us today to explore the pieces that fit your needs, and let us show you the simplest way to share ashes through multiple keepsakes.








