How to fill a memorial jewelry piece

Have you just received your memorial jewelry and want to add the ashes of your loved one? Follow this step-by-step guide to fill and seal your cremation pendant with care.

📋 What you will need:

📄 Sheet of paper ✂️ Scissors 🩹 Tape 🦷 Toothpick 🔩 Super glue 🧹 Clean work surface

⚠️ Before you start: Please read the entire procedure before taking any action. Take your time — this is a meaningful gesture that deserves to be done with care and calm.

1 Identify the opening mechanism

Carefully examine your memorial jewelry. Depending on the model, it may open in different ways: a screw at the top, a small screw at the back, or a screw at the bottom. Make sure you have identified it clearly before continuing.

Screw mechanism of a memorial jewelry piece

2 Test the screw mechanism

Unscrew and re-screw the cap several times. This helps you understand how the jewelry works and ensures there are no threading issues between the two parts before you add the ashes.

Testing the screw mechanism of a cremation pendant

3 Make a paper funnel

Cut ¾ of a circle from a sheet of paper. Fold it so the edges overlap to form a cone, then secure it with tape. Hold the jewelry at the funnel opening to gauge the correct hole size, then trim the bottom of the cone accordingly.

💡 Tip: Start with a small opening — you can always make it larger. It is easier to widen than to narrow.

Making a paper funnel for filling memorial jewelry

4 Add the ashes

Remove the screw. Using the funnel, gently place a small pinch of ashes inside the pendant. Do not fill it to the brim — leave enough room to close the jewelry properly.

Filling memorial jewelry with ashes using a paper funnel

5 Clean the threading

Using a toothpick, gently clean the threading inside the pendant to remove any ash residue that may have settled there. This step is essential to ensure the screw can be properly re-tightened.

Cleaning the threading of a cremation pendant with a toothpick

6 Check the closure

Re-screw the cap to verify it engages smoothly with the thread and that the jewelry closes without force. If the screw is difficult to insert, remove a small amount of ashes. The jewelry should close easily and completely.

Checking the closure of memorial jewelry

7 Prepare the glue

Place a small drop of super glue on a piece of cardboard or paper — just enough to dip the tip of a toothpick. Do not apply the glue directly from the tube.

8 Seal the jewelry

Unscrew the cap halfway. Using the toothpick, apply a thin layer of glue to the thread of the screw. Tighten firmly. If any glue gets onto the pendant, wipe it off immediately with a clean cloth before it sets.

Applying glue to seal a cremation pendant

✅ Final step: Allow the glue to dry for 24 hours without touching the jewelry. Once dry, your memorial jewelry is permanently sealed and ready to wear.