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Sands of Time creates handcrafted memorial artwork that helps families honor someone they love in a deeply personal way. This page gently explains our process, introduces our artists, and helps you explore meaningful memorial options whenever you feel ready.
A note from Chris 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 collective 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 and a family’s story, and it deserves to be handled with care, intention, and respect.
Choosing a memorial can feel overwhelming at first. Our process is designed to be clear and respectful so you can move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
Select your memorial and place your order.
Start with our designs, then customize your memorial with colors, sizing selections, and engraving options when available.
Choose what feels meaningful to you.
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.
Only a small amount is needed for most orders.
Your memorial is carefully 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.
Carefully packaged and prepared for its journey home.
Browse by Memorial Type
Start with the type of memorial you’re looking for, then explore the artists, colors, materials, and designs within each collection.
Many families choose to create several memorials together so siblings, parents, children, and close friends can each have something personal to remember their loved one by.
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.
We understand that families often have questions along the way. If you need help with ordering, sending ashes, choosing an artist, or simply understanding the next step, our team is here to guide you with care.
