Memory jewels dogs, fill them yourself or have us do it for you

• Posted on 12 January 2026
• By Hanneke Weigel
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 Filling a Memorial Ashes Jewelry Piece: Do It Yourself or Have It Soldered?

An ashes jewelry piece is a tangible and personal way to keep a loved one—such as a beloved dog—close to you. When choosing a memorial jewelry piece, an important question often arises: should you fill the jewelry with ashes yourself, or have it professionally sealed by soldering?

In this article, we carefully explain both options, including their advantages and disadvantages, so you can make a well-informed decision.

Filling an Ashes Jewelry Piece Yourself (At Home)

Our memorial dog jewelry is designed so that it can be filled by you at home. This is done via a small screw that provides access to the ashes chamber.

Advantage

The main advantage of filling the jewelry yourself is that you do not need to send the ashes. For many people, it feels more comforting and familiar to keep the ashes at home and fill the jewelry during a quiet, personal moment.

Disadvantages

An important point to consider is that an ashes chamber closed with a screw is never completely waterproof. This means you should be cautious when:

*showering or bathing

*exercising or playing sports

*sleeping while wearing the jewelry

In addition, it is necessary to regularly check whether the screw is still properly tightened. With daily wear, it can gradually loosen without being noticed.

In a separate blog post, we will provide clear and practical filling instructions, so you can do this yourself in the safest and most respectful way possible.

Having the Ashes Soldered Into the Jewelry

Another option is to have the ashes professionally soldered into the jewelry by us. In this process, the ashes chamber is permanently sealed.

Disadvantage

The disadvantage of this method is that the ashes must be sent to us.

Advantages

However, this option offers important benefits:

*The ashes chamber is permanently sealed

*The jewel is maintenance-free

*There is no need to check whether the screw is still secure

*You do not have to worry about the ashes being lost

For those who wish to wear their jewelry daily without concern, soldering is often a safe and reassuring choice.

How Much Ashes Are Needed?

For a memorial jewelry piece in the shape of a dog, only a small amount of ashes is required:
approximately one to a few teaspoons.

Any remaining ashes are always carefully returned together with the jewelry. Nothing is lost.

Respectful and Careful Handling of Ashes

We understand that sending and processing ashes requires a great deal of trust. That is why we always treat the ashes with the utmost care, attention, and respect. The ashes are processed separately and clearly labeled to ensure there is no risk of mix-up.

In a separate section on our blog, we will explain in detail how to safely and carefully send the ashes, including practical tips for packaging and shipping.