Art From Ashes knows how difficult it can be to handle the ashes of a beloved pet, relative, or friend. To make this task more comfortable, Art From Ashes sends a Remembrance Kit that includes several items that make collecting and sending the cremains as easy as possible.  Included in the kit are sift-proof plastic bags, a disposable spoon, an instruction sheet, a postage-paid return envelope, as well as a payment receipt.
*(See Below for Postal Regulations)

Once Art From Ashes receives your return mailer, we contact the artist to begin his/her work.  The artist creates each remembrance by first carefully placing the ashes on a metal plate.  A ‘gather’ of molten glass is collected on the end of a steel pipe and rolled into the cremains.  Another layer of molten glass is added to encase the ashes before adding the bits of colored glass and metals for the design.  Once all layers of glass have been added and the piece has been shaped, it is slowly cooled overnight to prevent cracking.  Art From Ashes then completes the process by beautifully packaging each unique piece. Absent unforeseen circumstances, please allow 3-5 weeks for delivery of your order once Art From Ashes receives the cremains. Extra time may be needed during the November to January months.

*Postal Regulations exist only for the transportation of human cremains, and as such, apply when mailing the entirety of a cremated human body.  There are no specific regulations regarding the transportation of a small amount of human cremated remains, such as the teaspoon that is sent to Art From Ashes.  Currently there are no written regulations regarding the shipment of animal cremains.  The Art From Ashes  Remembrance Kit includes shipping materials that comply with USPS regulations (Publication 52, Sections 462.2, and 463b) relating to the transportation of human cremated remains, powders and other dry materials.