Ashes and urns aren't aren't for everyone. Stones are a really neat alternative. They can be placed in a decorative bowl or other arrangement and kept center-stage on the kitchen table, or you can carry them with you. The possibilities are pretty endless -- they're tangible, travel-sized, and easily shared between family members. We work with two companies offering stones from cremated remains: Parting Stone and Sacred Stones. 

Memorial Stones from Big Paw Cremains

Memorial stones made from the ashes of your beloved by Big Paw Cremains, a family-run small business. 

• Stones range in size from 1" to 5", though you can specify if you prefer smaller or larger stones. 
• Stones are durable and can be placed outside
• The color of the stones are unique to each individual
• Turnaround time is 4-6 weeks

Price list for token stone(s):
​1 small stone  -  $100
1 large stone (including heart-shape)  -  $100
3 stone stacking set  -  $135

Price list for transforming all your pet's ashes:
XS (<10 pounds)  -  $135  (expect 1-3 stones)
S (11-30 pounds) - $255
M (31-50 pounds)  -  $455
L (51-70 pounds)  -  $745
XL  (70+ pounds)  -  $945  (expect 40-60 stones)

Parting Stone

Popularized by their appearance on the TV show Shark Tank, this company makes stones from ashes that range in size from 1" to 3". The color of the stones varies naturally from person to person. Their stones will not disintegrate or dissolve in water so they are safe to be placed outside and subjected to inclement weather without concern. Turnaround time is up to 10 weeks.

Price list:
$945 - Dog (~5-40 stones)
$745 - Cat (~2-10 stones)
$1995 - Human (~40-80 stones)
​$6995 - Horse (~250-500 stones)
$645 - Rabbit, Rodent, Fish, Reptile, etc.

Sacred Stones

Sacred Stones are made from molds of real rocks and are usually 2-4" wide. The color of the stones varies naturally from person to person, though they are able to add dyes to alter the coloration. Stones may also be engraved with names and dates. It is not recommended that these stones be placed outdoors as they will break down over months-to-years. Turnaround time is 6 weeks.

Price list:
$800 --  a collection of stones for any human or animal (human ashes produce ~8-14 stones)
$550 --  a single stone (including heart-shaped)
$250 --  custom molds from real rocks (or another shape) of your choosing