Parting Stone employs a proprietary process to convert human and animal remains into solidified remains, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional burial and cremation methods. This solution provides families with a tangible memorialization option that minimizes environmental impact while preserving the memory of their loved ones.
Funding
$5.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional methods of handling cremated remains, such as storing ashes in urns or scattering them, can be messy, emotionally unsatisfying, and may not provide a tangible way to memorialize the deceased. Families often struggle to find a meaningful way to keep their loved ones close and share their memory with others.
Solution
Parting Stone offers an alternative to traditional cremation by converting human and pet ashes into solidified remains, resembling a collection of smooth stones. This process transforms the entire volume of cremated remains into a clean, tactile form that can be held, displayed, or shared among family members. The resulting stones provide a comforting and accessible way to remember the deceased, offering a tangible connection that transcends the limitations of conventional ash disposal. The unique appearance of each collection of solidified remains, varying in shape, color, and texture, ensures a personalized memorial.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals and families seeking a more personal and tangible way to memorialize deceased loved ones or pets, as well as funeral homes and pet cremation service providers looking to offer innovative memorialization options.
Features
- Complete solidification of cremated remains into a collection of 5-80 stones for humans and 2-40 stones for pets, depending on the original volume.
- A purification process to remove contaminants like staples and implants from the ashes.
- Formation of the purified ash into a clay-like material, which is then shaped into stones.
- High-temperature kiln firing to solidify the stones.
- Polishing of the finished stones for a smooth, tactile surface.
- A collection kit is mailed to retrieve the cremated remains.
- Return-to-ash satisfaction guarantee.
- Step-by-step process tracking.