Bespoke Memorial Glass – Meet Your Maker: Jenny Ayrton
Handcrafted • Personal • A Tribute Without Ashes
We are incredibly proud to work with Jenny Ayrton, a talented local glass artist and a rising star in the world of contemporary craft. Jenny helps us create something deeply meaningful for families who want a tribute — but don’t have ashes to scatter or no longer have access to them.
It’s more common than people think: sometimes ashes were scattered years ago, sometimes they were shared, and sometimes families never received them. Yet the longing to have something tangible and beautiful in the home remains. Jenny’s work offers exactly that — a lasting, personal tribute that honours a life without needing ashes at all.
A Truly Bespoke Glass Artwork
Jenny specialises in creating unique cast-glass pieces inspired entirely by your memories. All she needs is an idea, a sketch, or a description of something meaningful — perhaps:
A favourite flower
A much-loved corner of the garden
A hobby or symbol that represents your loved one
A place they always returned to
A motif from their personal story
Jenny will take your idea and turn it into an original design. Once you’re happy, she will hand-cast it in glass, creating a timeless artwork that captures the essence of the person you love. Each piece is carefully finished, securely packaged and sent to your home with the respect it deserves.
These memorials are particularly treasured by families looking for:
A tribute they can keep close
A piece of art that blends seamlessly into the home
A memorial where no ashes are available
A subtle, elegant way to honour someone special
Made in Devon
We are fortunate to call Devon home — a county with two stunning coastlines, two moors, ancient forests, and more wildlife and natural beauty than we could ever do justice to. (And yes, cream first on a scone — naturally.)
This beautiful landscape shapes the creativity of the incredible makers we work with:
artists, carpenters, ceramicists, glassmakers, jewellers, potters, stonemasons, wood pyrographers and more. Every one of them shares two qualities:
They are exceptional at their craft
They understand the emotional significance of what they create
These makers often describe it as “an honour” to craft a memorial for a family — and we know they mean it.
Our Memorial Recipe
Ingredients
Outstanding creative talent
The world’s leading ashes experts
A dash of Devon magic
Method
Blend expertise and artistry to create meaningful ways for families to celebrate a life.
Use our ashes experts to ensure everything is fit for purpose.
Use Devon’s finest makers to craft a piece that feels just right.
Test, refine, perfect — then finish with that essential final ingredient: a quiet shimmer of Devon magic.
Why You’ll Love Our ‘Handmade in Devon’ Memorial Range
Whether glass, jewellery, urns, keepsakes or garden memorials, each piece is:
Made to order
Created just for your family
Crafted with sensitivity and heart
Designed to honour your loved one beautifully
Because we believe you — and the person you are remembering — deserve nothing less.
