Cremation Art

Beyond the Urn...

Glass blowers are in a unique position as artists to be able to offer tasteful and creative ways to preserve the cremated remains of our most beloved (both human and animal). Tembo prides itself on offering both the traditional urn options for preserving ashes as well as glass encasement.  With encasement, the physical ashes are forever preserved as suspensions in a piece of glass art or jewelry.

Please contact us about your unique request.  We take these commissions seriously and will ensure remains are treated in a respectful manner.  All prototypes made in preparation for the final piece are offered to the family free of charge.

Below are some of our completed cremation art projects.

SLIPPING THE SURLY BONDS OF EARTH

This client requested their son’s remains be encased in a blown sphere in such a way as to mimic outer space. They were very pleased with the results. It is always an honor to play a small part in the healing process of the loss of a loved one.

A BROTHER’S LOVE OF THE TEXAS COAST

A very special client commissioned Tembo to create a memorial piece honoring her brother. She wanted to be reminded of his love of the Texas coast and the way he fully embraced all it had to offer: surfing, sailing, and swimming. The ashes were encased in a solid orb along with the colors of the sunset of the Texas Coast.

A BOLD COLOR FOR A BRAVE HEART

Paperweight containing human remains. Client requested the colors be in light and dark reds as this was the favorite color of both the young man who died and his favorite nephew. The young man who passed away also shared the same birthday as his favorite nephew. This piece of cremation art glass was presented to the nephew on his recent birthday in November 2017.

OTHER SELECTED PROJECTS