Ashes To Art
Our Story
Choosing how to honour the ashes of a loved one is a deeply personal decision, often carrying significant emotional weight. Many people look for a way to pay tribute that feels both respectful and meaningful.
‘Ashes To Art’ began with a very personal story.
Five years ago my wife Laura lost her beautiful Mum who she was very close to, she still struggles every day with the grief of losing her. She asked me to create a painting of a place that has special memories attached to it, she chose a stunning beach close to where she grew up as she has many special memories there with her Mum and family.
Before I began, Laura asked if I would incorporate a small amount of her Mum’s ashes into the painting. A Little taken aback at first, however I decided to add them to the artwork. I placed them in the sea, sand and the beautiful white bird in the sky, representing the memory of her Mum. The image you can see below is Laura’s painting, we named it ‘Rita’. Laura loves the painting and the concept and she then suggested I offer this as a service to others to help bring comfort in the way it has for her, such a beautiful way to keep someone close after they have gone.
How It Works
If this is something that resonates with you, start by making an enquiry and we will arrange a phone consultation. We can chat about a special location that evokes a memory or somewhere that holds special meaning for you or we can discuss other possibilities. You can provide photographs as a reference.
If you decide to go ahead with the artwork, send the ashes in a small sealed container, carefully labelled with your loved one’s details. Only a tiny amount of ashes are required which will be carefully sealed into the artwork using a specialist sealing process, any unused ashes will be safely returned to you upon completion. The ashes will be handled with the highest level of care, and the process will be carried out responsibly with deep respect throughout.
Many people choose to have the ashes incorporated into a piece of jewellery, a glass ornament or trinket, however an original painting of a place that holds meaning or a memory attached to your loved one something unique, personal and beautiful that you can enjoy looking at every day.
Please note – I don’t offer portrait paintings or pet portraits however I may consider adding a pet or figure as part of a landscape.
Your bespoke painting will be completed within 2-8 weeks depending on size and complexity, you will be kept updated throughout the process.
Laura’s painting we named ‘Rita’, ashes in the sea, sand and the white bird in the sky.
A close up image of the artwork where the ashes were placed.