FAQ
All your questions answered about our inclusions and the process.
Breast Milk
What is the process for breast milk inclusions?
Once your breast milk has arrived to our studio, we will send a notification to let your know your inclusions have arrived and are safe with us. We have a rigid organising system which includes every order to have their own dedicated container which encases your labelled inclusions every step of the way, this is to ensure your milk is placed in the correct keepsake. We firstly label, heat and cool your milk to kill any bacteria, it is then once more heated and a number of preservatives are added to preserve and rapidly dry your milk. After the preserving process, your milk is placed in a sealed container (your own personal container) to dry, this takes 24 hours. It is then placed into a small zip lock bag which is labelled with the preservation date, your name and order number. We keep your preserved breast milk on file for 3 years unless stated otherwise by you.
What is breastmilk jewellery?
Breastmilk jewellery is a unique form of keepsake that encapsulates and preserves breastmilk within a piece of jewellery. It serves as a tangible memento of a mother's breastfeeding journey.
How much breast milk will I need?
10ml is more than enough to create a piece. It can be pumped or hand expressed.
How do I get my milk to you?
It is recommended to place your formula in a zip lock bag. Breast milk can be placed into a breast milk storage bag and then another zip lock bag, or double bagged in zip lock bags. Overseas customers, we will send you a milk preservation kit as soon as you order.
Does breast milk need to be fresh or frozen?
For crafting it doesn’t matter if your breast milk is frozen or fresh. Before It is preserved it will be thawed out.
Is breast milk okay to send in the mail?
Yes, please send your inclusions in a padded bag. I do recommend sending your parcel with tracking as Beyond Love Creations takes no responsibility for the loss of mail sent to create your pieces.
Can I choose the design for my breastmilk jewellery?
Yes, we offer a range of designs and precious metals for you to choose from. Our expert artisans will work with you to create a piece that truly reflects your personal journey.
Cremation & Memorial
What is the process for cremation & memorial inclusions?
Once we have collected your precious inclusions from the post office you will receive an email notification the advises you they are now safe with us. We give each client their own dedicated container with your order form printed out, any special requested notes are added along with the precious ashes or inclusions of your loved one. Cremation orders do receive first priority in our studio as we understand the overwhelm of having a piece of your loved one away from you. As we understand our ashes keepsakes are of the most utmost importance, we also take great diligence and care whilst crafting your stones to only use the correct amount of cremations. This ensures no cremations are left in mixing cups, on spoons, or on or mixing paper pads. We only use what is needed! Once crafting has commenced the cremations are placed back into your dedicated container and placed into our crafting pigeon hole in our locked studio. With every cremation keepsake we create, a personal blessing is given before we start crafting as a sign of respect for their once living soul. We are incredibly honoured to be apart of this sacred soul work.
What is cremation jewellery?
Cremation jewellery, also known as memorial or remembrance jewellery, is a special type of jewellery designed to hold a small portion of cremains (ashes) from a deceased loved one. These pieces allow you to carry a physical memento of your loved one with you at all times.
How much cremation remains will I need?
I understand how difficult this can be for you and therefore I only require a very small amount of remains (1/4 teaspoon) for jewellery. Please ensure your cremations are double bagged and have tracking on the parcel.
What do you do with any unused cremation remains?
I promise to return any unused remains with your keepsake creation. The utmost respect and care goes into your piece.
Do you use bone fragments or all of the ash?
How do I care for my cremation jewellery?
While our pieces are crafted to withstand everyday wear, we recommend treating your jewellery with care to preserve its condition. Avoid exposure to harsh chemicals or environments. Also, we offer complimentary yearly maintenance checks to ensure your jewellery remains in the best possible condition.
Can cremation jewellery hold anything other than ashes?
While traditionally designed for ashes, cremation jewellery can also contain other small physical mementos such as a lock of hair or a bit of burial soil.
Umbilical Cord
What is the process for umbilical cord inclusions?
We only need to use a very small piece of your umbilical cord if it's still stuck to the peg that it was clamped with please pop all of that in one bag with your name labelled on it and we will take a small snip off and return the rest to you with your order
What is umbilical cord jewellery?
Umbilical cord jewellery are unique keepsake pieces crafted from the umbilical cord of a newborn. The pieces aim to symbolise the profound connection between a mother and her child, preserving the memory of pregnancy and birth in a tangible form.
How much umbilical cord stump will I need?
This depends on the chosen piece. A small amount is used and any left over will be returned with your jewellery. Please ensure it is fully dried.
NOTE: Umbilical cord will be in a flake form unless specifically asked to be in a full piece. I will send back any unused cord and clips
Is it safe to send my umbilical cord?
Yes, it is safe. We provide detailed instructions on how to properly package and send these items to our studio. Rest assured, we handle each specimen with utmost respect and care.
Hair
How much hair do you need?
A minimum length of 1 cm, maximum of 3cm. And a matchstick width, I can place more than one lot of hair into a piece. For beads we do request 3 centimetres length to ensure it wraps around the bead fully.
What is hair keepsake jewellery?
Hair keepsake jewellery is a unique type of accessory where strands of hair are encased in stone and precious metals. This kind of jewellery allows you to keep a physical memento of a loved one, or commemorate significant moments, like a child's first haircut.
Does the colour of the hair impact the colour of the resin?
Lighter coloured hair can be harder to see than darker hair so a slightly thicker width is appreciated. If you’d like to see what the hair will look like in your piece, ensure to wet the hair. This colour will be the end result.
What if my hair peice is white?
If the hair is white it can be transparent once in resin, a good way to check this is to dip the hair in a glass of water. If it goes clear you know that it will be clear in resin.
How do I care for my hair keepsake jewellery?
Your hair keepsake jewellery should be cared for as you would any other precious metal piece. Avoid direct contact with harsh chemicals, store it in a cool, dry place when not being worn, and clean it carefully with a soft cloth. Beyond Love Creations offers complimentary yearly maintenance checks to help ensure your piece stays in pristine condition.
Embryo IVF Straw
What is the process for Embryo inclusions?
Please advise your clinic youd like to release your embryos, fill out the required forms at your clinic . Once you have collected your embryo straws or tubes please place them in bubble wrap and then into a zip lock bag. We will cremate your straws and either craft with them or return them to you as cremations. ( please note the ashes are very minimal once the straw has been cremated)
Miscarriage
What is the process for egg/fetal sack/dehydrated fetus
For egg or fetal sack please make sure that it is dehydrated before sending to us in the post you're welcome to wrap it up in bubble wrap and then pop it into a zip lock bag we will use a small piece or the whole amount depending how you'd like your design to look and any remaining will be sent back to you with your order
I don't wear jewellery. Do you have other options for keepsakes?
Absolutely. We offer a unique range of non-jewellery keepsakes like music boxes and memory stones, specially designed for those who prefer not to wear jewellery but still wish to have a personal and meaningful memento.
How are these keepsakes helpful after a miscarriage or baby loss?
Keepsakes serve as tangible reminders of your little ones, providing comfort and acting as a symbol of their lasting presence. It’s a personal choice, and for many people, having a physical object to hold onto can be an important part of the healing process.
Encapsulated placenta
What is the process for encapsulated placenta?
Please place 1 capsule into a sealed bag, we will open the capsule and use a very small amount, any remaining capsule will be returned with your order.
What is placenta jewellery?
Placenta jewellery are unique keepsake pieces crafted from the preserved placenta of a newborn. The pieces aim to symbolise the profound connection between a mother and her child, preserving the memory of pregnancy and birth in a tangible form.
How much placenta do I need?
1 capsule, depending on your piece size, or a dried 5 cent round size. Please note – I only use dried placenta. If you need instructions on how to dry, please see below. 1-2 capsules, depending on your piece size, or a dried 5 cent round size. Please note – I only use dried placenta. If you need instructions on how to dry, please see below.
How do I dry the placenta?
Follow this process to dehydrate the placenta.
- Set oven on low (ultra-low)
- Slice a thin 2cm x 2cm piece of placenta, place on baking paper.
- Leave placenta for at least 5 hours or until it can almost “snap” in half.
- Let cool overnight.
- Send to Beyond Love Creations
Is it safe to send my placenta and umbilical cord?
Yes, it is safe. We provide detailed instructions on how to properly package and send these items to our studio. Rest assured, we handle each specimen with utmost respect and care.
Formula
What is the process for Formula inclusions?
Please provide 1 scoop of formula, this will be reconstituted and preserved, just pop it in a sealed bag with your name labelled on it and post directly to us
Is formula okay to send in the mail?
Yes, please send your inclusions in a padded bag. I do recommend sending your parcel with tracking as Beyond Love Creations takes no responsibility for the loss of mail sent to create your pieces.
How much Formula will I need?
1 scoop.
Menstrual Blood
What is the process for menstrual blood?
Many people like to have their menstrual blood in a keepsake to honour a early child loss or to also honour their menstrual cycle also known as moon blood. if you would like to have a keepsake made with your menstrual blood please collect a small amount dry it out on a piece of parchment or wax paper. Once it is dry please fold that piece of paper up, and pop it into a zip lock bag, we only need a very small amount less than 1/4 of a tablespoon to create a piece, the blood will be dried and can change colour once in resin
How much do I need?
We only need a very small amount less than 1/4 of a tablespoon to create a piece
Flowers
What is the process for flowers?
If you have flowers Please ensure that they are fully dry before posting just place a little bit into a zip lock bag and any remaining that is not used will be sent back to you with your order
What are the requirements for flowers?
Please ensure all flowers are completely dried.
Soil/Dirt/Sand
What is the process for soil/dirt/sand?
Force and search or soil we will only need a quarter of a teaspoon placed into a zip lock bag and labelled with your name any remaining dirt sand or soil that is not used will be returned with your order
Fabric
What is the process for fabric?
For fabric we will only lead a small snip less than a 5 cent piece to create your beautiful keepsake stone any fabric we don't use will be sent back with your order the best resin finish for fabric is clear resin with no shimmers.
Tooth
What is the process for tooth?
We do like to use the whole tooth, however if you would like the tooth crushed please advise in the notes box at checkout. Simply place the tooth in a Ziplock bag or some glad wrap and place into a padded envelope to post to us.
Pet fur
What is the process for pet fur?
For pet fur we do ask for a 1 centimetre length or a three-centimetre length if you are using the hair for beds please pop your pets fur into a zip lock bag with your name labelled on the front any remaining fur we do not use will be sent back with your order