# Mourning Jewelry Necklaces That Capsulate Cremation Ashes By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-02-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mourning-jewelry References: [ashestoashes](http://www.ashestoashes.com/) Necklaces from Ashes to Ashes securely contain ashes or cremains so mourners can keep the dearly departed, pets or people, close to their hearts. Inspired by Victorian-era mourning jewelry and pieces popular during the Middle Ages, the necklaces are intended as keepsakes and a physical link to a memory of the deceased. The Santa Ana, California company is a family-owned business that specializes in quality [keepsake jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mothers-day-jewelry-collections) and [memorial urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urna-project). The jewelry is made of of sterling silver, 24k gold over sterling, or 14k gold and generally sells for under $100. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Personalized Memorial Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable memorial jewelry that allows mourners to personalize the design and incorporate unique elements of the deceased's life. - **Digital Remembrance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform or app that enables people to store and share digital memories, allowing individuals to connect with loved ones' memories anytime, anywhere. - **Eco-friendly Cremation Alternatives:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design sustainable and environmentally-friendly alternatives to traditional cremation, offering eco-conscious individuals options that align with their values. ### Where This Applies - **Jewelry Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative manufacturing techniques and materials to enhance the production process and create unique jewelry designs. - **Funeral Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technology-driven solutions that enhance the funeral services industry, such as virtual memorial services or online grief counseling platforms. - **Digital Memory Storage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish cloud-based or blockchain-powered platforms that securely store and preserve digital memories for individuals, families, and future generations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Commemorative Urn Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commemorative-urn.md) - [Personalized 9K Gold Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astrid-and-miyu.md) - [Smart Heart-Shaped Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-heart-necklace.md) - [Biodegradable Pet Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paw-pods-1.md) - [Heartbeat-Mimicking Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thetouch-locket.md) - [Gemstone Initial Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-lunas.md) - [Anxiety Whistle Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anxiety-whistle-necklace.md) - [Deep Sea Funerals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-sea-funeral.md) - [3D-Printed Ecological Funeral Reefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resting-reefs.md)