GLASS PET MEMORIALS
The loss of a PET is difficult, let us help.
Celebrate your pets life in glass, with a variety of keepsake options, including cremation jewelry. We work with you to create unique personalized memorial, with the cremated remains of your pet. Our prices start at $75, with over 20 colors to choose from. Less than 1 teaspoon of cremated remains are needed for each pet memorial.
Questions? Call or email 403-462-2651 info@ghxperience.com
ORDERING OPTIONS:
Online Orders/Mail in cremated ashes - Memorial Glass Keepsakes (61 Brightonwoods Green SE, Calgary, AB T2Z0V8)
Order in person in Calgary, by appointment or at event *(Note events on hold due to Covid)* Arrange appointment 403-462-2651 info@ghxperience.com
ONLINE ORDERS/SHIPPING:
Mailing 1/2 teaspoon of cremated remains for each piece of cremation jewelry you are purchasing
Use a double Ziploc bag to ship, with name and phone number marked clearly inside
Ship in regular, padded or card stock envelopes *(We recommend you use a tracking number when mailing the cremated ashes)*
Ship to the following address
Memorial Glass Keepsakes
61 Brightonwoods Green SE
Calgary, AB T2Z 0V8
All completed memorial packages are sent back to you with a tracking number
We are honored to create personalized unique cremation jewelry for you and your family. We’re working hard to return your loved ones quickly. Thank you for trusting us!
“I was so impressed with the memorials I had made with my dogs Coco & Jade. Mandy and the staff were great to work with and kept me well informed throughout the whole process. I reccomend them to everyone I know.
-Sarah”
“The keepsakes are beautiful and the staff was very kind and respectful!
-Dorothy”
Frequently Asked Questions - Pet Memorials
Q: How much cremated remains will I have to send for my pet memorial glass order?
A: We ask that you to send 1 teaspoon of cremated remains for each piece pet memorial you are having made.
Q: How do we need to package the cremated remains to send them to Glass House, or do you send a collection container?
A: We do not send a collection container. Please put the cremated remains into a Ziploc bag and then double up with a second Ziploc bag. Use a regular or padded envelope to ship. Make sure your name and order number is somewhere inside the package.
Q: Where do we ship the cremated remains to once I have ordered?
A: Please mail your cremated remains to our office 61 Brightonwoods Green SE Calgary, Alberta T2Z 0V8. We recommend that you use a tracking number when shipping
Q: How do I order cremation jewelry on your website?
A. To order cremation jewelry follow these 5 easy steps
First choose what personalized cremation jewelry you would like, see the Pet Memorial catalog
Now that you’ve chosen a unique jewelry keepsake(s) you will need to select colors for the keepsake(s). See Pet Memorial Glass Color Chart for full color selection
You have now chosen your memorial Jewelry and the colors, your next step is to purchase online. To purchase online go back to the Pet Memorial catalog and select the keepsake(s) and add to cart it will prompt you to choose your colors at this point and add to your shopping cart.
Go to your shopping cart to checkout with credit card. Your shopping cart will be located in the top left corner or bottom of the page depending on your device. If you have not paid for your order and received an email confirmation you have not completed your order online. Please call Mandy if you have any questions throughout the process 403-462-2651
After you have received a confirmation prepare your cremated remains for shipping. You will need 1/2 teaspoon of cremated remains for each piece of Cremation Jewelry ordered these will be placed inside a Ziploc bag and then doubled up with a second Ziploc bag. Please put your name and order number within the beg with a marker on the Ziploc bag or on a pieces of paper. You will then place the cremated remains in mail a regular or padded envelope with a tracking number to 61 Brightonwoods Green SE Calgary, AB T2Z0V8
Q: HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET MY PEt Memorials MADE?
A: Glass House wishes to get your loved ones back to you as soon as possible. We do our memorial glass production in 2 week batches. Meaning every two weeks we do memorial glass. This means you could receive them in as little as 1 week, but up to 5 weeks max. Our goal is to get your loved one back in your hands as soon as possible. We keep in contact with all our clients, so they are aware of the time frame.
Q: HOW DO I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED MY ORDER AND WHEN IT WILL BE MADE?
A. We connect with all our clients once we have received your cremated remains. At this time we will confirm your order and the return mailing address. We will let you know when items are ready to be made and the expected return dates.
Q: HOW MUCH WILL SHIPPING COST TO SEND THE PET MEMORIAL GLASS BACK?
A. Shipping in Canada is $30 for the first piece and $5 every additional item. USA will be charged $55 apiece and $5 each additional item (in CND dollars). USA clients will be responsible for duty and taxes. International clients must pay $70 and $5 each additional piece (in CND dollars) international clients will pay for duty and taxes
Q: WHY ARE THE CREMATED REMAINS BUBBLY OR HAVE AN ORGAINC COLOR TO IT, LIKE BROWN, GREEN or ORANGE?
A: Cremated remains are an organic matter and there are two ways the cremation process happens through flame or alkaline hydrolysis (water cremation). When hot glass touches the cremated remains they will turn to a white color from the heat of the hot glass, but some organic matter doesn’t always change leaving some organic coloring. The bubbles happen because the cremated remains off-gases or air can get trapped when making a piece, which is not uncommon.
Q: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING WITH HOT GLASS AND CREMATED REMAINS?
A: Glass House has been making memorial glass since 2015. The owner of Glass House has trained in Glass since 2011 learning from various artist nationally and internationally.
Pet (Dog & Cat) Memorials
What should I do with my pet’s ashes
I’ve heard from many friends and clients who ask me if there is something they can do with their pets ashes. For many of us, our pets are a part of the family. Some of my friends refer to their pets as their children.
It is important that we grieve and honor our pets for the part they played in our lives. So, what are some of the things you could do with your pet’s ashes?
· put your pet’s ashes into a glass keepsake
· plant a tree with them
· spread them somewhere special
· include your pet’s ashes into the ink of a tattoo
· make a diamond (this is an expensive option)
· save your pets ashes in an urn
· add them in fireworks and send them off with” flare”!
· bury your pets ashes
· build a reef out of the ashes
· send them to the moon (expensive)
· turn them into a turn on a vinyl record
· put the ashes in a stuffed animal
· have a unique piece of glass jewelry made with your pets ashes
· include the ashes into jewelry
Is it weird to keep a pets’ ashes?
Keeping your pets’ ashes is not weird, it is the same as keeping a family members’ cremated ashes.
Most of us look at our pets as part of the family. Pets can live with us for a decade or more. We cuddle them and love them and they are always there us.
For some who can’t have children or choose not to have kids can have a furry companion. A pet takes place of a child for us. Cherishing your pet and their life is beautiful.
Can I put my pet ashes into a glass keepsake
There are a couple of methods you can choose to keep your pets ashes as a keepsake. One is a vessel that you add the ashes to the second is where a glass blower will add the ashes to hot glass and create a unique glass piece with your pet’s ashes included.
Can I put my dog’s ashes in a necklace
A dog’s ashes can certainly be included in a necklace. You can add the ashes to a vessel and necklace that was previously manufactured, or you can have a unique glass necklace created with your dog’s ashes included.
Putting your dog’s cremated ashes into a necklace is a nice way to honor your dog and keep them close to your heart. Again, there are many different options depending upon the artist you choose. Here is an example of a glass pendant necklace that was created with a dog’s ashes.
You can find more examples of memorial dog necklaces here.
Where to buy pet memorial glass
You can purchase unique pet memorial glass from Glass House Xperience, where the piece is made with the ashes of your pet. You can also visit a local artisan to create a piece with your pets ashes. Another option would be to purchase a pet urn or memorial pendant urn for your pets ashes.
We have several options for memorial pet pieces made by combining your pets ashes with glass. You can find memorial pet necklaces here, or memorial pet pieces here.
A great source of options for pet memorial glass is our Etsy store.
You can choose the colors you want incorporated and of course the keepsake you want. You only need to provide us with less than a teaspoon of your pet’s ashes. I have seen other artist that do similar work and everyone has a different style as individual artist, so you really cannot go wrong.
How do I know that they are using my pets ashes?
You can be confident that your pet’s ashes are used in the piece you receive because at Glass House Xperience works on one memorial glass order at a time, your colors are individual to your order and each memorial piece is tracked from the beginning of the process to the end.
I can confidently say that the ashes you provide us are used in the piece that you receive back from us.
I started making these keepsakes for my family members when my grandmother passed away, I see and understand the meaning behind them and know it helps with the grieving process. I take great pride in making these for my customers.
I understand the trust that my customers have in me and I believe that I’m making a meaningful impact on my client’s lives. I’m creating a beautiful keepsake for them to cherish forever.