Stainless steel ashes pendant

Keeping the bond close

After a cremation or burial, the need to stay connected to someone you've lost isn't symbolic. It's real and practical. An ashes pendant makes that possible: a small sealed space inside the jewellery holds a little ash, a lock of hair, or a pinch of earth from the grave, so the bond you shared remains something you can carry with you every day.

Made from surgical steel

This ashes pendant is made from RVS 316, commonly known as surgical steel. The choice of grade matters. RVS 316 contains molybdenum, which gives it significantly greater resistance to oxidation and discolouration than standard stainless steel. The silver finish holds up to daily wear without tarnishing or corroding, which is exactly what you want from a piece of memorial jewellery you intend to keep for years.

Filling and sealing the pendant

The pendant contains a small internal chamber for holding the ashes. Full step-by-step instructions are included with your order, guiding you through filling and sealing the piece carefully. If you would prefer not to do this yourself, your funeral director or crematorium can usually assist, though a fee may apply. The pendant is supplied without a chain.

Practical reassurance about the material

If you're wearing a piece of jewellery every day, you need to know it will hold its quality over time.

What RVS 316 means in practice

RVS 316 is corrosion-resistant and skin-friendly, including for those with sensitive skin. The material is non-porous, so moisture cannot penetrate the walls of the pendant. To clean it, a soft dry cloth is all you need. Avoid harsh cleaning products, which can affect the surface finish over time.

Adding a personal detail

If you'd like to make this ashes pendant distinctly his or hers, engraving is available. An initial, a date, or a short name doesn't decorate the piece so much as anchor it to one specific person. Ask about engraving options when you place your order.

If you'd like help choosing the right ashes pendant or have questions about filling and sealing, we're happy to talk it through with you at your own pace.