How long does Spirit Pieces take?

A collection kit arrives within about seven business days; once you return the ashes, the finished piece ships in roughly six weeks unless the listing says otherwise.

How much ash does Spirit Pieces need?

Generally half a teaspoon or less per piece; each listing and kit specifies the exact amount.

Is Spirit Pieces legitimate?

Yes — it's an established marketplace of 40+ US artists with roughly 4.9 stars across more than 20,000 reviews. As with any marketplace, quality varies a little by artist, so read the individual item's reviews.

Reviews

Spirit Pieces Review: The Memorial Art Marketplace

Spirit Pieces is a marketplace of more than 40 American artists making memorial glass, jewelry and keepsakes with ashes. Here is how it works and our honest take.

How Spirit Pieces works

You order from the catalog, a collection kit arrives within about a week, you return a half teaspoon or less of ashes, and the assigned artist makes your piece, shipping in roughly six weeks. The range is the widest in the category, from paperweights and pendants to sculpture and ceramic urns.

Reputation

The numbers are strong: around 4.9 stars across more than 20,000 on-site reviews, with quality and customer service praised repeatedly. The critical minority is worth hearing too: because 40+ independent artists make the work, consistency varies more than at a single studio, and a few buyers have felt certain premium-priced items didn't justify their cost.

Our verdict

The best selection in memorial art, with a strong track record. Choose the piece on its own merits rather than assuming every listing is equal, and check the individual item's reviews before ordering. For hearts and orbs specifically, a dedicated studio's pricing is often sharper.

Our picks

Compare with our glass memorials

Our sister store makes hand-blown glass memorials with the same approach: a small portion of ashes, worked into glass by hand.

Zenith Swirl Ashes Memorial Orb

$178

A hand-blown orb with the ashes carried through a ribbon of color.

See orb→

Eternal Flame Ashes Memorial Paperweight

$189

A flame with the ashes rising through it.

See paperweight→

Large Sculpted Heart Paperweight

$240

A weighty sculpted glass heart.

See paperweight→

Products link to You Are Forever, our sister memorial store, or to partners; we may earn from qualifying purchases. Prices shown were current when this guide was updated.

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