From Ashes To Art
A Beautiful Way To Remember.
When a client experiences loss, the grief is profound - and so is the longing to hold onto something real.
Essence of Life preserves your client’s loved one’s memory with a patented microscopy technique that transforms their ashes into a fine art image. The colors and patterns are entirely natural, untouched by digital software, creating a stunning, one-of-a-kind visual fingerprint of their spirit.
Essence of Life Process™
Crystallised from ashes. Captured forever.Compassionate Service
Thoughtful care, every step of the way.A Beautiful Tribute
One soul. One story. Forever captured in art.
Essence of Life creates a deeply personal tribute to those you love, transforming their ashes into breathtaking works of art.
Through a proprietary microscopy process, we capture the natural crystal patterns formed by the unique chemistry within a small amount of cremains. These patterns — impossible to replicate — reveal a one-of-a-kind visual fingerprint of their spirit.
The result is not just an image, but a vivid abstract portrait infused with their essence, ready to be printed, framed, and cherished for generations.
This isn’t just a tribute. It’s a window into the beauty that remains.
About Us
Every person carries within them a story, a spirit, a spark that cannot be replicated. When a life comes to an end, what remains is more than memory, it’s an essence that still deserves to be seen and celebrated.
At Essence of Life, we give families a way to preserve that presence through art. Using a small amount of cremated ashes, we reveal vibrant crystal patterns that exist naturally within. Each piece becomes a portrait not of the face, but of the soul—capturing beauty where grief thought it had lost everything.
This is not just remembrance. It is a way to say: your essence remains, and it will be remembered beautifully.
Why Families Choose Us
Profoundly Personal
Each image is made using only your loved one’s ashes. We image the microscopic crystals formed from its essential chemistry. These natural patterns, shapes, and often-vivid colors are entirely unique and untouched by software or digital enhancement - what you see is the true crystal structure, never replicated, never computer-generated.
A Healing Experience
Grief is not a straight line. Having something this personal and beautiful helps many begin to heal, to remember, and to celebrate life instead of loss.
Scientific Meets Spiritual
Our patented process blends science, photography, and storytelling to create a timeless remembrance that speaks to both the heart and the mind.
Elegant and Lasting
We offer museum-grade prints in sizes suitable for home or memorial settings, packaged with care and reverence. Many families tell us it becomes the most meaningful object in their home.
Why Partner With Essence Of Life?
As a funeral director, you walk beside families during one of life’s most difficult passages. Every family is looking for something that will help them remember and you are trusted to present options that carry meaning, dignity, and comfort.
Essence of Life was created to give funeral homes a unique offering that goes beyond tradition. Our fine art images, made directly from cremated ashes, provide families with a remembrance that is personal, beautiful, and lasting.
By partnering with us, you can:
Offer Families More: Families today seek remembrance options that reflect individuality. Essence of Life gives you a way to meet that need with something truly distinctive.
Build Trust and Reputation: Presenting a memorial option that blends science, art, and reverence reinforces your role as a compassionate, forward-thinking guide.
Simplify the Process: We make partnering easy. Funeral homes introduce the option; we handle the creation and delivery with care. Families feel supported, and you can focus on service.
Provide a Healing Touch: Families consistently tell us that their Essence of Life artwork becomes the most cherished object in their home. This offering brings comfort and creates lasting connections with those you serve.
“You’ve honored Walter's spirit in a way that touches me beyond measure, and I’m forever thankful for your thoughtfulness.”
— KayCee, Essence of Life Client
Frequently Asked Questions
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We provide funeral homes with simple, clear information and support materials. You introduce the offering to families, and we handle the creation and delivery of the artwork.
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We use a patented microscopy technique to photograph the natural crystal structures formed from the ashes. The colors, patterns, and forms you see are organic and untouched by digital software. Each piece is truly one of a kind.
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Absolutely. Each sample is handled with the utmost care, reverence, and confidentiality. We follow strict protocols to ensure dignity throughout the process.
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Families may choose from museum-grade prints in a variety of sizes, suitable for both home display and memorial settings. We also provide elegant framing options upon request.
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From receipt of the ashes to delivery of the finished artwork, the process typically takes 4–6 weeks. Funeral homes receive regular updates to keep families informed.
Contact Us
We understand the sensitivity of this offering, and we are honored to walk alongside funeral homes and the families they serve. Every question is welcome, and every order is handled with care, reverence, and respect.
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