SUNFLOWER ASHES
MEMORIAL JEWELLERY AND KEEPSAKES
CHERISHED MEMORIES PRESERVED
Jewellery is like a biography. It tells the many chapters of ones life.
From memorial ashes, to breastmilk, flowers and first curls, at Sunflower Ashes you will find one of a kind, bespoke jewellery pieces and keepsakes to suit every style and taste. Your precious DNA inclusions are treated with care and respect from beginning to end and each item is hand-made with love so that it is perfect.
These pieces capture and preserve items which we hold dear to us and encapsulate them forever.
Sunflower Ashes creates bespoke, high-quality Sterling Silver and 9ct Gold jewellery, encapsulating cremation ashes, hair, fur, breastmilk and other items which are of sentimental value. Based in Dundee, Scotland, I have been creating this nature of jewellery for 4 years and love making such treasured items. I now also offer an engraving service and a new engraving range of jewellery for imprints such as handwriting, fingerprints and pawprints.
Terms & Conditions — Floral Preservation
1. Nature of the Service
Floral preservation is a bespoke process using real flowers. Due to the natural and organic nature of the materials, variations in colour, shape, and finish are to be expected.
Each piece is individually created and cannot be identical to fresh flowers or reference images.
2. Condition of Flowers
The final outcome is heavily dependent on the condition of the flowers at the time they are received.
Clients are responsible for:
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Keeping flowers in water until delivery
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Delivering within 1–3 days of the event where possible
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Avoiding excessive heat, moisture, or damage
Flowers that are wilted, browned, moulding, or significantly aged may not preserve successfully. In such cases, alternative flowers or elements may be used at my discretion to achieve the best possible result.
3. The Preservation Process
The process includes:
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Drying (typically using silica or air methods)
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Preparation and sealing
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Resin casting
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Curing
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Finishing and polishing
This is a time-intensive process and typically takes 8–16 weeks, depending on the piece and drying time required.
Delays may occur due to environmental conditions, curing times, or workload.
4. Natural Changes & Expectations
Clients acknowledge that:
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Flowers will change during preservation
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Colours may soften, deepen, or shift
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Some petals may shrink, curl, or become translucent
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Resin may contain small bubbles or natural variations
These are not faults, but characteristics of working with real flowers and resin.
Exact colour matching and full replication of the original bouquet cannot be guaranteed.
5. Artistic Discretion
Each piece is created with care and professional judgement.
Placement, composition, and final arrangement are determined by what will best preserve the flowers and create a balanced, lasting piece.
Specific requests will be considered, but exact replication cannot always be achieved.
6. Resin Characteristics
Resin is a durable material but not indestructible.
Over time, it may:
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Slightly warm in tone
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React to UV exposure
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Show minor imperfections
To maintain quality, pieces should be kept out of direct sunlight and excessive heat.
7. Breakage & Damage
Once completed and delivered, I am not responsible for damage caused by:
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Dropping
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Impact
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Improper care
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Exposure to unsuitable conditions
Care instructions will be provided with each piece.
8. Payments & Deposits
A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking.
Work will not begin until the deposit has been received.
The remaining balance must be paid before dispatch or collection.
9. Refunds & Returns
Due to the bespoke and sentimental nature of the work, refunds are not offered once preservation has begun.
If there are concerns with a completed piece, these will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
10. Communication
Clear and respectful communication is expected from both parties.
Response times may vary depending on workload, but all enquiries will be answered as promptly as possible.
11. Agreement
By submitting flowers and proceeding with a booking, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms.
Final Note
Floral preservation is a careful and considered process. Every effort is made to honour the flowers entrusted to me, while working within the natural limitations of the materials.
Thank you for placing your trust in Sunflower Ashes.