Chris Santora is the founder of Sands of Time and an experienced cremation glass artist who has spent more than 15 years creating deeply personal memorials for people and beloved pets. His work respectfully preserves a small amount of cremation ash within handcrafted glass, transforming memory into a lasting piece that can be held, worn, or displayed.
This collection brings together Chris’s distinctive memorial designs, including jewelry, hand-held keepsakes, and decorative glass artwork created to honor a life, relationship, and legacy.
Discover other memorial forms and artistic approaches as you consider what feels most meaningful for the person or pet you are honoring.
Choosing how to honor a pet after they pass is deeply personal. Some families gravitate toward a paw print, while others are drawn to a
Clear information is often needed before any memorial choice is made. The belief that it is bad luck to keep pet ashes in the house
Options matter when you buy cremation jewelry because glass and metal offer different qualities based on how each piece is formed and how it holds
Families do not need to agree on a single item when honoring one loved one. Keepsake jewelry gives each person the freedom to choose a
Home display memorials serve one purpose: they give you a visible, intentional way to display a memorial inside the home. Cremation art for home display
Bereavement rings require careful consideration of design, materials, and construction. These pieces are often worn daily, which makes fit, durability, and visual detail essential factors.
Styles vary widely when browsing cremation pendants online, and those differences matter when selecting a piece meant to hold ashes permanently. Shape, color, materials, and
Permanent memorial pieces are designed for display, not storage. We create Oceanside Collection keepsake gifts for walls and everyday spaces, using sand and resin to
A memorial should fit naturally into daily life, not require display or constant explanation. Cremation stones offer a discreet option for people who want a
