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Founded in Kansas City • Serving families nationwide since 2011

Welcome Families

Sands of Time is a collective of compassionate artists working together to bring comfort and healing through handcrafted memorial artwork.

This page is here to gently explain our process and help you begin exploring when you feel ready. Sands of Time works with independent memorial artists from across the country, each offering their own unique style and approach to memorial artwork.

Founded in 2011 Family owned and operated in Kansas City. 15 years of helping families create meaningful memorials.
Respectful ash handling Your loved one’s ashes are handled with care and intention by our experienced memorial artists.
21 artists across the U.S. Memorial artists offering many different styles of handcrafted remembrances.
Chris Santora, founder of Sands of Time
Chris Santora
Founder | CEO | Artist
From our family to yours

Rooted in Kansas City, created for families everywhere.

“What started as one request became my life’s work—built around care, craftsmanship, and the families we serve.”

Sands of Time began in 2011 as a one-person studio in Kansas City. What started with one meaningful request has grown into a trusted network of memorial artists creating handcrafted keepsakes for families across the country.

Even as we have grown, the heart of our work has stayed the same. Every memorial represents a life, a story, and a family’s love, and it deserves to be handled with compassion, intention, and deep respect.

How it works

A simple, guided process

Choosing a memorial can feel overwhelming at first. Our process is designed to be clear, respectful, and thoughtfully guided so you can move forward with confidence and peace of mind.

1

Select your memorial and place your order.

Start with our designs, then customize your memorial with colors, sizing selections, and engraving options when available.

Browsing Sands of Time memorial designs on a laptop

Choose what feels meaningful to you.

2

Send the ashes to the artist.

We provide simple mailing instructions. Most artists use roughly ¼ teaspoon of ashes per item. Please send only the amount requested.

Preparing and mailing ashes securely

Only a small amount is needed for most orders.

3

Your memorial is created and shipped home.

Orders are handcrafted by individual artists. Timelines vary by artist and design, with most memorials completed in approximately 4 to 6 weeks.

Memorial packaged for shipping

Carefully packaged and prepared for its journey home.

Memorial Collections

Explore Memorial Collections

Every family remembers differently. Our artists create memorials in many styles and materials, allowing you to choose something that feels personal, meaningful, and lasting.

Cremation pendant memorial jewelry

Memorial Jewelry

Wearable remembrance created to stay close through pendants, rings, bracelets, and other personal keepsakes.

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Handheld memorial touchstones

Touchstones

Handheld memorials offering quiet comfort, reflection, and a physical connection to someone deeply loved.

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Glass cremation memorial paperweight

Memorial Paperweights

Elegant display memorials designed for homes, offices, shelves, desks, and meaningful personal spaces.

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Glass hummingbird cremation keepsake

Cremation Keepsakes

Thoughtful pieces created to bring memory into everyday spaces with beauty, symbolism, and care.

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Oceanside memorial collection

Oceanside Collection

Coastal-inspired memorial designs with a calm, timeless presence and peaceful visual depth.

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Pet memorial keepsake

Memorials for Pets

A dedicated collection honoring the companions who were family and the love they leave behind.

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Family Memorial Savings

Thoughtful savings for families creating memorials together.

Many families choose to create several memorials together so siblings, parents, children, and close friends can each have a meaningful remembrance piece of their own.

Sands of Time offers automatic family memorial savings with no coupon codes or forms required. Savings are applied directly in the cart as your order grows.

10% savings over $300
15% savings over $600
20% savings over $1,200
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Questions & Guidance

We’re here to help.

Choosing a memorial can feel deeply personal, and we understand that you may have questions along the way. If you need help with ordering, sending ashes, choosing an artist, or understanding the next step, our team is here to guide you with care.

Office hours: Monday–Friday • 9am–5pm
Your message goes directly to our team. We take great care with every family we serve.
Chris and Samantha at Sands of Time
Owners, Chris & Samantha Santora