Solidification transforms 100% of cremated ashes into 40–80 smooth stones that everyone in the family can hold, share, and keep close.
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Urns force a single family member to hold everything. 40–80 stones let siblings, children, and friends each keep one close in their own home.
Ashes can feel sterile and awkward to open. Solid stones feel like smooth river pebbles — natural to hold on hard days or place in a garden.
Unlike jewelry that uses only a tiny pinch, solidification uses all of the ashes. Nothing is left behind or discarded.
Parting Stone ships a tamper-evident collection kit to your home or funeral provider with prepaid USPS Priority Express labels.
At the Santa Fe lab, ashes are refined, bound with natural minerals, and heated into clean, durable stones under rigorous 1-to-1 tracking.
Your collection of 40–80 unique stones arrives at your doorstep in a handcrafted display box in about 10–12 weeks.
Parting Stone is one of the most established names in solidified remains. Their verified-customer reviews, rating, and the number of families they've served are published on their own website, so you can check them directly rather than take our word for it. What makes us comfortable recommending them is the anytime money-back guarantee — it lets a family try the process without pressure — and the fact that we say so independently, not because of any placement fee.
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| Option | Sharing | Tactile Feel |
|---|---|---|
| Cremation StonesParting Stone | 40–80 stones for family & friends | Smooth, calming river stone texture |
| Traditional Urn | Stays in one single home | Enclosed metal, ceramic or wood |
| Memorial Diamond | One heirloom jewelry piece | Fine cut gemstone |
| Scattering Ashes | Shared ceremony, but no permanent touch | Released into nature |
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