$89.00
Our Icicle Ornaments are hand-sculpted from clear Pyrex glass and infused with a small amount of your loved one’s cremation ash. The ashes form a soft, white spiral that winds through the ornament like a ribbon of memory, catching the light in a quiet, beautiful way.
Many families choose to hang these ornaments on their Christmas tree each year as a way to keep their loved one close during the holidays. Others display them in a window as a suncatcher or a special place in their home. Each ornament is individually made by hand, so no two will ever be exactly alike.
Materials: Glass | Cremation Ash
Made to Order: Ashes are sent to the artist after purchase
Encasement: Ashes are permanently sealed inside the glass
Shipping: Free U.S. shipping included
Timeline: 2-3 weeks from receipt of ashesIncludes 30-Day Breakage Protection
This memorial is for those who want a small, symbolic way to honor a loved one. Something meaningful that can be displayed, held, or placed in a special spot.
It may be right for you if:
Handmade Measurements
4-5″
Ash Requirements
1/2 tsp. per item
Materials
Glass
Chris’s flameworking process involves using a glassblowing bench torch and a variety of unique hand tools. The ashes are first added to a pile of crushed colored glass called frit. A gather of clear, molten borosilicate glass (otherwise known as Pyrex) is then dipped into the mixture. The mixture is then encased in a heavy layer of clear glass using a scientific glassmaking process called imploding. The result is a stunning bloom of color and memory, trapped inside a memorial glass stone you can carry with you always.
Hello, my name is Chris Santora, and I am the founder and CEO of Sands of Time. I was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, where I still live today with my wife of 15 years and our two children.
My journey into memorial art began in 2011 with a phone call from an old friend. She shared the heartbreaking story of a young girl who had recently passed away and asked if it might be possible to incorporate her ashes into a pendant as a way to remember her. At the time, I had never attempted anything like it, but I felt compelled to try.
After weeks of trial and error, I finally created a piece that felt both beautiful and meaningful. When the family received it, their response was overwhelming. The comfort and connection they found in that pendant showed me that this was more than just art; it was a calling.
Since then, Sands of Time has grown into a collective of some of the finest memorial artists from across the country. Together, we create one-of-a-kind keepsakes that honor loved ones, preserve stories, and bring comfort to families in their times of loss.
We’re pleased to offer automatic savings on larger orders. There’s no need for a promo code—these discounts are automatically applied as you add qualifying items to your cart.
Save 10% on orders over $300
Save 15% on orders over $600
Save 20% on orders over $1200
Please note:
Discounts do not apply to items that are already on sale.
If your cart includes both sale and non-sale items, your discount may not appear at checkout.
To ensure your discount is applied correctly, we recommend checking out sale items separately from non-sale items.
If you have any questions or need help with your order, feel free to call or email us. We’re always happy to help.
Reward Item | Sand Dollars Required |
Comfort Stone | 1200 |
Heaven Drops | 690 |
From selecting materials to carefully incorporating ashes into glass, our artists follow a thoughtful, deliberate process at every stage. These videos offer a transparent look at how each memorial is created with skill, respect, and care.
