Stories of Remembrance
Memorial Stories & Tributes
Every Cremains Crystal carries a personal history. Here, we share a few letters from families who have entrusted us with their loved ones' memories, describing the comfort their custom glass art brings.
Honoring my father's adventurous spirit
"My father loved the Chugach Mountains, so Girdwood was the perfect place to have his ash memorial made. When I hold the pendant up to the sun, the white ash swirls look like snow blowing across a mountain peak. Darby Andrews was so respectful during the process, returning the unused ash securely. It brings me immense peace to wear this piece."
— Sarah L. from Anchorage, AK
A sparkling constellation for our companion, Buster
"Losing Buster was incredibly hard on our family. We ordered the Star Memorial Crystal. It sits on our windowsill, and every afternoon when the sun hits the glass, the ash swirl glows and throws little rainbow sparkles across the living room. It feels like Buster is still with us, bringing warmth and light to our home."
— Marcus & Elena K. from Seattle, WA