Memorial Paperweights

Memorial Paperweights

Our Memorial Glass Paperweights encapsulate the cremation ashes of a beloved one or pet to create a timeless memorial which you can cherish forever.

Below is some general information. Please keep in mind – this is YOUR memorial piece, so we can customise it to suit you…ie colour, size & style. Photos below are just a sample of some of the memorial glassware we have made to date.

We require approx. 1 tablespoon of ashes per piece. This can be safely shipped to us in a zip-lock bag, if you are happy to do so. Please label the bag. If ashes are coming from overseas, please include a copy of the death notice.

Photos of some our customers pieces can be viewed on our Facebook page ‘Hokitika Glass Studio’, in the Memorial Paperweights photo album.

Prices are as follows:

Sculpture $350 (approx.)
This is a solid glass heavy oval/teardrop shaped piece which measures approx. 140mm (h) x 85mm (w) x 65mm (d).

Double Koru Paperweight $210
The double koru inside the globe is covered in the ashes. Measures approx.. 85mm (h) x 70mm (round)

Paperweight – swirl $150
The most common choice – measures approx.. 70mm (h) x 70mm (round)

Paperweight – flower $150
Flower inside the paperweight is covered in ashes. Measure approx. 55mm (h) x 80mm (round)

Mushroom (M2) – Large $100
The clear stem of the mushroom has the ashes swirled through. Measures approx. 105mm (h) x 75mm (round)

Touchstone – Medium $100
The centre colour can be either solid (with ashes on top) or swirled (ashes also swirled through colour). Measures approx. 30mm (h) x 80mm (across)

Touchstone – Small $80
The centre colour can be either solid (with ashes on top) or swirled (ashes also swirled through colour). Measures approx. 30mm (h) x 60mm (across)

Bird (B2) – Large $80
Ashes can be swirled through the colour or placed around the neck. Measures approx. 55mm (h) x 60mm (w) x 90mm (long)

Angelfish (A2) – Medium $80
Ashes will be swirled through the colour in the centre. Measures approx. 75mm (h) x 75mm (long) x 30mm (w)

Kiwi (K2) – Medium $80
Ashes will be swirled through the colour in the centre. Measures approx. 70mm (h) x 55mm (round) x 100mm (long)

Koru – medium swirl $80
Ashes will be swirled through the colour in the centre. Measures approx. 145mm (h)

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  • Preparation fee of $20 will apply for orders $150 and under.
  • Colours to be confirmed once ashes have arrived.
  • Turnaround is approx 2 weeks once ashes have been received.
  • We require 1 tablespoon of ashes per piece ordered.
  • Any queries please phone: 03 755 7775

Please post ashes to:
Hokitika Glass Studio – Memorials
  9 Weld Street
  PO Box 155
  Hokitika 7810
  West Coast
  New Zealand

If you have any queries please email us at admin@hokitikaglass.co.nz or phone 0064 3 755 7775