What Are Ashes Necklaces? A Guide to Memorial Necklaces

Losing someone you love is one of the hardest experiences anyone can go through. For many families, finding a personal and meaningful way to keep their loved one close can bring a small amount of comfort during grief.

One of the most popular ways to do this is through an ashes necklace. These beautiful pieces of memorial jewellery are designed to hold a small amount of your loved one’s ashes, carefully set into resin and worn close to the heart.

At Heavenly Gems, our ashes necklaces are handcrafted with care, respect and compassion, creating a unique keepsake that can be treasured for years to come.

What Is An Ashes Necklace?

An ashes necklace is a piece of jewellery that contains a small amount of your loved one’s ashes. The ashes are carefully added into the pendant using resin, creating a personal and meaningful finish.

Ashes necklaces can come in many different styles, including heart pendants, teardrop pendants, round pendants, lockets and more subtle everyday designs. Some people choose a design where the ashes are visible, while others prefer a more discreet finish where the ashes are blended softly into the resin.

Each necklace is completely unique because every piece is made individually by hand.

Why Choose An Ashes Necklace?

An ashes necklace is often chosen because it can be worn close to the heart. For many people, this makes it feel especially comforting and personal.

Unlike a keepsake that stays at home, a memorial necklace can be worn every day, allowing you to carry a small part of your loved one with you wherever you go.

Ashes necklaces are also a beautiful option if you want something subtle, elegant and meaningful. They can be personalised with different resin colours, crushed glass, ashes, hair, fur or other special inclusions depending on the design chosen.

How Are Ashes Added To A Necklace?

Only a very small amount of ashes is needed to create an ashes necklace. Once your order is placed, an ashes collection pack is sent to you with clear instructions.

The ashes are then carefully added into the resin of your chosen necklace design. Depending on the style, the ashes can be visible within the resin or blended more subtly for a softer finish.

Every piece is handled with respect throughout the full process. At Heavenly Gems, we understand how precious these inclusions are, and every order is treated with the same level of care as if it were our own.

Can Other Inclusions Be Used?

Yes. As well as ashes, many memorial necklaces can also be made using other meaningful inclusions.

These may include:

Hair from a loved one
Fur from a pet
Breast milk
Soil from a special place
Small dried flowers, depending on the design

This means an ashes necklace can also become a deeply personal keepsake for a much-loved pet, a parent, grandparent, partner, child or anyone whose memory you wish to keep close.

Are Ashes Necklaces Only For Women?

No. Ashes necklaces are suitable for both women and men.

Some designs are delicate and elegant, while others are more simple, bold or understated. Many customers choose a necklace based on the personality of their loved one, their own personal style, or whether they want the piece to be worn every day or kept for special occasions.

There is no right or wrong choice. The most important thing is choosing a design that feels meaningful to you.

How Long Does An Ashes Necklace Take To Make?

The usual turnaround time for Heavenly Gems memorial jewellery is up to 6 weeks from receiving your ashes or inclusion.

Many orders are completed sooner, but the exact time can depend on the design chosen, stock levels and any personalisation required.

Because each ashes necklace is handmade, the process cannot be rushed. The care and attention given to each piece is what makes it so personal.

Is It Safe To Send Ashes In The Post?

Yes, it is safe to send ashes in the post when they are packaged correctly.

After you place your order, you will receive an ashes collection pack with clear instructions. We recommend sending ashes back using a tracked postal service for peace of mind.

Only a small amount is needed, and any unused ashes are returned with your completed jewellery.

A Meaningful Way To Keep Someone Close

Ashes necklaces are more than just jewellery. They are personal memorial keepsakes, made to help you feel connected to someone you love.

Whether you choose a heart necklace, teardrop pendant, round pendant or a more subtle design, each piece is created to hold a memory in a beautiful and lasting way.

If you are looking for a necklace that can be worn close to your heart, you can view our full ashes necklaces guide here:

https://heavenlygems.co.uk/pages/ashes-necklaces-uk

Final Thoughts

Choosing memorial jewellery is a very personal decision. Some people know straight away what they would like, while others need time to find the right piece.

An ashes necklace can offer comfort, connection and a quiet reminder of the bond you shared. At Heavenly Gems, every necklace is handcrafted with care, helping families across the UK create jewellery that is meaningful, personal and made with respect.