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Hello Bill & James

I am delighted with my Ring i recently received from you. I lost my wondeful mum in March this year and even though i know she will always be with me, i now have this beautiful ring containing her ashes that will be with me wherever i go. We were very close and i know she will be happy to know that ...part of her is with me at all times. She told me that she didnt want her ashes to be buried because she wanted to stay close to me, my husband and her only grandson Matthew who she adored. Matthew keeps asking where my new ring has come from and i tell him that i have got it to remind me of 'Nan' I will explain to him when he's older the real significance of the ring, as he's ony 4 at the minute. Thank you both so much for the very special service you provide and the very professional way in which you operate.

Thanks Again, God Bless,
Lisa Johnson
(Here is a picture of my lovely mum and my little boy Matthew) xx

Hi Bill and James,

We were delighted with our purchases. My Father passed away earlier this year and this seemed like a perfect way to remember him both as a father and grandfather. My eldest Daughter is planning to marry next year in Santorini and she chose a blue ring to take with her and will wear this as her "something blue" at the ceremony, and my youngest Daughter who will be a bridesmaid, chose a blue necklace as her momento of grandad. Thus ensuring his presence in some way to this important family event.

The service provided was exceptional from the prompt way in which you responded to the internet enquiry and the final product being delivered almost to the date you provided in your letter. Everything being delivered in fine quality packaging in stylish boxes and bags.

I, myself chose the paperweight, also in blue, my Dad's favourite colour. All items were engraved as per our instructions and now serve as beautiful momentos of a wonderful father and grandfather and will remain in the family long after his remaining ashes have been scattered.

Thank you so much...

The family of the late Andrew French.

July 2nd, 2010

Dear James & Bill,

I was really pleased with my ring and the lovely way it was presented in the gift box, along with the Certificate of Authenticity, cleaning cloth and remainder of the ashes in a black velvet bag. Everyone admires the ring and thinks it a really wonderful idea and fitting tribute!

My Mum, Ethel Richards...on, passed away on 5th March 2010 aged 87. On the day after her funeral I watched an item on the news where the fiancee of a soldier killed in Afghanistan said she intended having a ring made out of his ashes. I had never heard of this before and thought it a little strange at the time. The very next day we happened to visit Barleylands Craft Centre and was walking across the gallery and looked down on the Ashes into Glass workshop (until that point I didn't know it existed!). I remember looking at the display material and still didn't feel comfortable with the idea. However, as I walked back to the car park I just knew that Mum would have encouraged me to have something made out of her ashes and I decided on a ring.

Mistrustful soul that I am I wanted to ensure that it was Mum's ashes that were being used. Therefore I made an appointment and watched the whole glassblowing process. James and Bill were such lovely, courteous people and they explained the safeguards that had been put in place to preserve the integrity of their service.

I decided to have a silver ring with green coloured glass as I think it is the colour Mum would have liked. The inscription reads "Love you Mum".

I really don't think the ashes are Mum because she now exists somewhere else, However, the ring is beautiful and is a constant reminder of a much loved Mum and true friend.

Kind regards,
Irene Greaves

The ashes in my paperweight are those of my Great Nephew who was and is greatly missed.

Elliot was an amazing boy who lived life at 90 miles an hour, cramming in his school work, football games and practice and his beloved Tae Kwon Do. He was a black belt and had to wait until his 15th Birthday before he could take any ...more exams so he taught the youngsters. He loved his pet pig and the family cat and dog. He also loved to ride his bike and quad bike, life was never dull when he was around.

We had the Paperweight, which is lovely. I had "Elliot, forever a star" on mine. The reason for this was he was such a complete boy, with all his activities it was hard to see him. I had a star named after him for his mother, my niece, so he will be exactly that.

The burnt orange colour was chosen to be the closest to the colour of his hair. He was a read head, the tone changed with the seasons. I particularly like the way the coloured swirls seem to hug each other and the ash has a sparkle. The other thing is that although they are all the same, they each have something different about them.

My Niece found you online and asked the family who would like one. I believe 6 were ordered, my Niece dealt with that side of things and she was very happy with the way things were dealt with.

I am also told that she has sent her comments and photo of Elliot to you. Her name is Kirsty Turner. (Kirsty's message and photo is a previous post on this Facebook page)

I would certainly order from you again.

Thank you,
Janine James (Mrs)

My beloved Mum & Dad are enclosed in my Paperweight.

Mum died after what seemed like a very long 8 weeks struggling with a massive heart attack, in 2007. Dad, who was suffering from Alzheimers, degenerated very quickly not having his beloved wife Freda beside him anymore.

They were married on 15 March 1952, had their fir...st Daughter Tina in 1954, then a long wait until their second Daughter arrived in 1964. When Mum died, they had been married 55 years. Dad was an RAF serviceman for 25 years and when he left he and Mum became inseparable - they lived, worked and socialised together. When Mum died, part of Dad died too. All he ever wanted in his moments of lucidity was to "go home to Freda!" - well, finally he was with her.

My Sister and I had kept Mum's ashes at her request until Dad joined her. We then took them both back to Mum's home town and put their ashes into the ground with her parents, Brother and Sister.

I decided on the Paperweight as it was two columns within the glass and there are two bubbles so it looks like Mum and Dad are entwined forever with their two girls beside them.

Below is a photo of Mum and Dad in their 40's and the way Dad looks like he is protecting Mum just sums them up.

I can't thank you enough for delivering such a beautiful momento of two very special people. I have it in my lounge next to their photo and it feels like they are with me and my Daughter every day.

Fiona Carlino

I received my Pendant yesterday - Thank you does not say enough for me. Thank you is what you say to be polite. You have done so much more than that for me. I thought I had lost Sarah forever, now I have her back in such a close and personal way, she is with me every day and close to my heart. My ...pendant is special, classy and my secret. I cried before I had her back, now all I do is smile. I have enclosed a photo, I hope her amazing eyes touch your heart too.

Yours respectfully,
Claire Fedder

Hello Bill and James,

Thank you both for the beautiful Paperweights that you made for my Mum, Vera Howard and me. As I live in Northumberland I haven't seen hers yet but I'm sure that it is as beautiful as mine. My Husband thought it was stunning!

We had them made to commemorate my Dad, Cyril Howard who died on 27 Octobe...r last year. We had been in a quandary as to what to do with his ashes and were thrilled to find out about yourselves.

I don't think Dad would have necessarily approved but I found a great sense of comfort when I opened my parcel. Mum and I both miss Dad more than we ever imagined and to have a small part of him close is lovely. Also to have an heirloom to pass on to my Son Anthony who loved his Grandad Cyril!

Your whole service has been circumspect and respectful and we are truly delighted, right down to the presentation of the packaging and commemorative certificate. Thank you both!

I am attaching a picture of my Dad Cyril Howard - 28/06/27 to 27/10/09 RIP

Regards and best wishes
Marianne Goode

Dear Sirs,

I received my beautiful paperweights on Wednesday, one green and one purple. We are both delighted with the wonderful work, you are really very good craftsmen, I haven't seen such fantastic work like this in my lifetime. It brought tears of joy to my eyes when I opened them. They have made my Son and myself v...ery happy.

My Son very kindly treated me to this Paperweight as a 40th wedding anniversary treat for me, I am overwhelmed.

The green and purple look as pretty, it gives me a lovely warm feeling when I look at the paperweights as I know my adorable Mum's ashes are inside them - it's very clever that this can be done in this day and age. If I ever want some work done, I will travel immediately to Essex to have more marvellous work done by your skilled craftsmen - that is you.

Thank you very much for the beautiful paperweights - we both love them a lot.
All the very best,
Barbara Galletta & Calogero Galletta.