# Commemorative Cremation Jewelry These Memorial Ash Beads Let You Keep Lost Loved Ones Close By Michael Hines | Published 2015-03-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memorial-ash-beads References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/memorial-ash-beads-heartfelt-handcrafted-jewelry-made-from-the-cremated-remains-of-deceased-loved-ones/) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/MemorialAshBeads) Merry Coor has found an intriguing way to keep the memory of a lost loved one alive with her memorial ash beads. Each bead is a custom project and is made from the actual ashes of the deceased, which form a spiral pattern on each bead. Coor requests 1/2 teaspoon of ashes, and she sends back any that are left over. Each bead comes with a chain so that you can wear it as a necklace or as a bracelet. The turnaround time for the memorial ash beads is about two to four weeks. Artists have recently found many ways to create [living memories of cremated loved ones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembermeai), turning ashes into planters and even using them to paint portraits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Memorial Ash Beads:** Personalized beads made from the ashes of the deceased offer a unique way to keep memories alive. - **Living Memories:** Artists are finding innovative ways to create lasting memories of cremated loved ones, such as turning ashes into planters and using them for artwork. - **Custom Projects:** The demand for custom memorial jewelry made from ashes presents an opportunity for designers and artisans to create personalized and meaningful pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Personalized Jewelry:** The personalized memorial ash beads highlight the potential for growth and innovation in the personalized jewelry industry. - **Funeral Services:** The trend of memorializing loved ones through unique objects like ash beads creates opportunities for funeral service providers to offer specialized memorialization options. - **Art and Craft:** Artists and craftspeople who specialize in creating unique and meaningful objects have a chance to tap into the market for commemorative cremation jewelry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Commemorative Urn Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commemorative-urn.md) - [Post-Mortem Pet Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirius-beam-projector.md) - [Biodegradable Pet Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paw-pods-1.md) - [3D-Printed Ecological Funeral Reefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resting-reefs.md) - [Deep Sea Funerals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-sea-funeral.md) - [AI-Powered Virtual Memorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-memorials.md) - [Expandable Spherical Monolithic Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urna-project.md) - [Bereavement Gift Registries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bereaveme.md) - [Mycelium-Made Biodegradable Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-funerary-urn.md)