Unique Art preserves the memory of your loved one

Internationally acclamed Master Craftsman, Glass Blower Robert Shield creates a unique service in memory of his deceased brother.

Many families are today selecting cremation for their loved ones remains. Most of us are not aware that today over half the deceased in the United States are cremated.Cremation is not new. It has been a practice around the world for centuries. Many experts believe that eventually over 80% of the world’s deceased will be cremated.As we become more aware and concerned at protecting the Earth’s environment coupled with the lower cost, cremation becomes the natural choice for families around the world. 

Robert's unique hand blown keepsake cremation 'tears' are especially designed incorporating the precious ashes of your dearly departed into a beautiful tear drop necklace which will allow you to keep their memory close to your heart. Each tear is created using a small portion of your loved one's sacred ashes for distribution to family members no matter where they are.

Master Craftsman Robert Shield, who lost his brother to a massive heart attack a few years ago was in search of a simple token of his beloved brother to share with his brothers and sisters around the world. Now as a tribute to Peter John Shield Jr., Robert has designed a beautiful tear drop, the glass for which is fused with a small portion of one's dearly departed to creat an eternal memory that can be displayed or worn by those who held them dear.

Recently added (by special request) is a hand blown angel. Created with love and respect, Master Robert spins the specially fused glass into a unique angel design that can be hung or simply stand as a memorial keepsake. Each piece is totally unique, as individual as the loved one from whom it was created.