Solidified Remains
In 2020 Green Hill became the first funeral home in the area to offer solidified remains, a touchable alternative to conventional ashes developed by Parting Stone.
What solidified remains are
After cremation, the full amount of remains is returned as a collection of smooth, polished stones. A 100-pound person results in about 35 stones, ranging from thumbnail size up to palm size.
Why families choose them
Owner and Funeral Director Tom Dugan says, "Many times the cremated remains of a loved one are stored on a shelf in a closet because families don't really know what to do with them. Solidified remains can provide comfort to family by allowing them to touch them, hold them or carry them with them. For many, this is an alternative that is much more approachable."
Held, shared, scattered or kept close
Solidified remains can be touched, held, shared among relatives, scattered or memorialized. Parting Stone developed the process with material scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory, and it was recognized in Fast Company's 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards. Ask our staff whether solidified remains are right for your family.
