When you lose someone — a person or a pet — the options are confusing and the prices are hidden. We write plain-language guides with real prices, honest comparisons, and no pressure. Take whatever time you need.
An alternative to an urn: 100% of the ashes become 40–80 smooth stones the whole family can hold and share.
$2,495 all-inclusive · ~8–10 weeks Read the guide → For a petTwo real options compared honestly: stones made from their ashes, or a genuine diamond grown from them.
From $1,195 (stones) · from $3,499 (diamond) Compare the options → Right now, or planning aheadA free referral service: answer four quick questions and get connected with a licensed provider in your area.
Free for families · licensed providers only Get connected →Every price on this site comes from the provider's own published pricing. If it changes, we update it. No "starting at" tricks.
No countdown timers, no "only 2 left." Ashes keep indefinitely — nothing here expires, and neither should your decision.
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Most people research memorial options once or twice in their life, usually at the worst possible time. The industry knows this — which is why prices are hidden, options are confusing, and urgency gets manufactured.
Kept Close is a small, independent publisher based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We cover modern memorial options — solidified remains, memorial diamonds, and how to find a licensed provider — the way we'd explain them to a friend: what it costs, how long it takes, and how it feels to live with.
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