Wondering what to do with ashes? Here's an option most people haven't heard of.

An urn holds them.
Stones let you hold them.

Parting Stone turns 100% of the ashes into 40–80 smooth, natural stones. Enough for everyone in the family to keep one close — in a pocket, on a shelf, or at a place they loved.

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Why families choose stones

One service. Dozens of keepsakes.

Something you can hold

Ashes stay sealed away. A stone sits in your hand, warms to your skin, and goes where you go.

Enough for everyone

40–80 stones means every sibling, grandchild, and close friend keeps one. No dividing ashes. No choosing who gets the urn.

Nothing hidden away

Most urns end up stored out of sight. Stones live in the open — by photos, in gardens, at the places they loved.

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What families report

The reviews aren't ours — they're better

252
verified reviews, 5.0 average
97%
five-star on the human service
12,000+
families since 2019
Review counts collected by Parting Stone through Judge.me, as of mid-2026 — read them all on their site. Solidification process developed with Los Alamos National Laboratory.
How it works

Door to door in about 8–10 weeks

Day 1

Order online, get a kit

Parting Stone mails you a prepaid, trackable shipping kit. Ordering takes minutes.

When you're ready

Send the ashes

Place the ashes in the kit and ship free. One technician handles them start to finish — remains are never mixed.

~8–10 weeks

The stones come home

100% of the ashes return as smooth, polished stones. Most are white; some carry natural blue or green. Every collection is one of a kind.

What $2,495 actually buys

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30-second check

Is this right for your family?

Who should end up with a keepsake?
How does the urn — or the idea of one — feel?
When do you want this settled?
Stones fit how your family works.

You want more than one person to hold something real — that's exactly what 40–80 stones from one service solves, and it's the part no urn can do.

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Honestly? You might not need this.

If one keepsake for one person feels complete, an urn or a single piece of memorial jewelry may serve you just as well — and cost less. If you want the full comparison, take the guide below and decide slowly. That's the right way to do this.

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Common questions

Asked by almost every family

How many stones will we receive?

Usually 40–80 for an adult. You get back about the same volume you send, turned into stones.

Is all of the ash used?

Yes — 100%. You can also send just a portion and keep some ashes in reserve, but solidification can't be undone at home.

How long does it take?

About 8–10 weeks door to door. There's no deadline on your side — ashes keep indefinitely, and families order weeks or years after a loss.

What do the stones look like?

Smooth and matte, like river stones. Most come back white; some carry soft blue or green. Shape and color vary — every collection is unique.

What if it's not right for us?

Parting Stone backs the service with an anytime money-back guarantee, including a return-to-ash option. Check their current policy for exact terms.

Do they offer this for pets?

Yes — pet solidification is $1,195. We cover it on our pet memorial page.

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