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# The Process Of Ashes Into Tattoo Ink

### A plain-English walkthrough of what we do to turn a small amount of your loved one’s ashes into a safe, shippable, professional tattoo ink.

## How Cremation Ashes Are Infused Into Tattoo Ink At Cremation Ink ®

If you’re wondering how cremation ashes are infused into tattoo ink properly, this page gives you a full walkthrough of what happens at our end. We’ve kept the trade-secret detail out of it, but everything you need to understand the care and respect behind every bottle is here.

![commemorative tattoo ink](http://cremationink.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/commemorative-tattoo-ink.jpg)

### The Process Of Putting Cremation Ashes Into Tattoo Ink

Turning a loved one’s ashes into tattoo ink is careful, specialist work, not something to be improvised in a studio. Every bottle of [Cremation Ink ®](https://cremationink.com/our-inks/)
 is prepared by hand in our UK lab, with one technician assigned to your order from start to finish. Below is how the process works, and the care that goes into it.

The ashes are refined to a fine, consistent texture and prepared so they can be properly and evenly carried within the ink. We prepare our own professional pigment base specifically so the ashes integrate fully throughout, so your loved one becomes a genuine part of every line and shade, rather than residue left in the bottle. The detail of how we achieve this is our own, refined over many years.

We only ever work with one set of ashes at a time, per technician, so the ashes you send are the only ashes being processed into your bespoke ink. Any ashes not used are returned to you when your finished [cremation tattoo ink](https://cremationink.com/tattoo-ink-with-ashes/cremation-ashes-in-tattoo-ink/)
 is posted back. We only need about a tablespoon of ashes per bottle.

![process of ashes into tattoo ink](http://cremationink.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/process-of-ashes-into-tattoo-ink.jpeg)

### Handling Of Your Loved One’s Ashes

Once we receive your loved one’s ashes, one of our technicians registers their arrival and stays with them through the whole process, ensuring there is no cross-contamination and that every element of what you’ve sent is respected and cared for.

Any ashes not used in the process are returned to you.

With an in-house tracking system in place, your loved one’s ashes are in safe hands. Only your loved one’s ashes are ever processed into your chosen [tattoo ink colour and bottle](https://cremationink.com/our-inks/)
, two sets of ashes are never worked on at the same time, ever.

![cremation tattoo ink](http://cremationink.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cremation-tattoo-ink.jpg)

### Delivery Of The Ashes To Us

Once you place your order through our [shop](https://cremationink.com/shop/)
, we send you a simple kit to package and post your loved one’s ashes to us. The kit is easy to use, with a clear guide so you send the right amount for infusion.

Once your ashes reach us the process usually takes around five to nine days, depending on the workload of the lab. When complete, we send your finished ashes tattoo ink, and any unused ashes, back to you by tracked, signed-for delivery, first class international, anywhere in the world.

![the process](http://cremationink.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/sterilization.jpg)

### What We Do With The Ashes

We have been preparing ashes into tattoo ink for many years. The one thing we always hold to is respect for what we are handling, and making sure your loved one’s ashes are given the care and consideration they deserve.

The ashes are refined and prepared in our UK lab to a high standard of cleanliness, then carefully integrated into our own professional pigment base. This preparation is the heart of what we do, it’s what turns coarse ashes into a true, workable ink your artist can use with confidence. If you’d like to know more about why this is specialist work, see [why ashes tattoo ink is work for a specialist](https://cremationink.com/tattoo-ink-with-ashes/ashes-into-tattoo-ink-safe/)
.

![dog memorial tattoo artist](http://cremationink.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/dog-memorial-tattoo-artist.jpg)

### This is the part that genuinely sets Cremation Ink ® apart.

We don’t simply add ashes to a pot of ink, we produce a finished, bottled, shippable tattoo ink that’s made to perform like a quality professional ink whenever it’s opened.

That takes far more than mixing. Our ink is made to:

- Stay in proper suspension, so it doesn’t separate or settle over time
- Be prepared and packaged to a high standard of cleanliness, sealed from our lab to your studio
- Perform consistently, so it works as it should whether it’s used soon after arrival or kept until your appointment
- Travel well, standing up to international shipping, customs, and time on your artist’s shelf

It’s a considerable amount of extra work behind every bottle and it’s why the result is a true, ready-to-use professional ink, not a compromise.

![cremation tattooing inks](http://cremationink.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cremation-tattooing-inks.jpg)

### Your Chosen Tattoo Studio

Our ink uses high-quality professional pigments, so your [chosen tattoo artist](https://cremationink.com/tattoos-with-ashes/tattooing-with-cremation-ashes/)
 receives a bottle that behaves like any other quality ink on their shelf. Coming from the tattooing world ourselves, we make ink artists are comfortable working with.

The finished ink can be used for lining, colour packing or shading, giving your tattooist the full range of their craft. It’s a smooth, low-viscosity ink that’s easy to work with, and the colours are made to stay true as the tattoo heals, keeping your loved one with you for years to come.

### Cremation Ink ® Colour Range

Every person is individual, and so is every tattoo. Our range covers the main colour spectrum, so your tattooist can achieve any design and style you choose, being limited to a narrow palette can hold a design back, so ours is built to be flexible. Bright, vibrant and long-lasting across the full range.

- Black
- White
- Deep Blue
- Light Blue
- Turquoise
- Deep Yellow
- Bright Yellow
- Magenta
- Orange
- Red
- Green
- Dark Green
- Pink
- Deep Purple
- Light Purple

Our range gives your tattooist the freedom to create whatever design and palette suits the tattoo you have in mind. Each colour is high pigment, full strength, and built to last. You can see the full range and order directly on the [shop page](https://cremationink.com/shop/)
.

![ashes delivery](http://cremationink.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ashes-delivery-1.jpeg)

### Storage And Shelf Life After Delivery

A quick but important point. Once your finished bottle reaches you, it has a defined shelf life:

- **Sealed (unopened):**up to 12 months from dispatch, provided the bottle is stored correctly. Cool, dry, dark conditions are ideal, and the back of a household fridge works beautifully for this. Hot environments, such as a car in summer, a sunny windowsill, or anywhere with temperature swings, will reduce shelf life.
- **Opened:**6 months from the date the seal is broken. Once opened by you or your tattoo artist, use within six months.

Full details, including what to do if a bottle arrives damaged or seal-broken, are on our [terms and conditions](https://cremationink.com/terms-and-conditions/)
 and [refund and returns policy](https://cremationink.com/refund_returns-2/)
 pages.

When you feel ready, you can [order your inks here](https://cremationink.com/shop/)
. We’ll send out a kit, walk you through it, and look after the rest. Or [contact us](https://cremationink.com/contact-us/)
 first if you’d like to talk anything through.

![The Process Of Ashes Into Tattoo Ink FAQs](http://cremationink.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ashes-tattoo-facts.jpg)The Process Of Ashes Into Tattoo Ink FAQs

## Is this something I arrange before or after the funeral?

Whenever feels right for you. There is no time limit on any of this. Some people get in touch quite soon after losing someone, and plenty of others come to us months or even years down the line, once they have had the space to think about how they want to remember them. Both are completely normal. We work to your timing, not ours, so there is never any rush to decide.

## Will my loved one really be part of the tattoo, or just sitting in the bottle?

A real part of it. This is the bit that matters most to people, and rightly so. The ashes are prepared so they are carried right through the ink itself, rather than settling at the bottom of the pot the way loose ashes would. That means when your artist tattoos with it, your loved one is genuinely there in every line and every shade, not just along for the ride in the bottle.

## Do I have to prepare or send the ashes in any particular way?

No, you do not need to do anything special. Once you place your order we send you a simple kit with everything you need, along with an easy step by step guide. It tells you exactly how much to send and how to package it safely, so you are never left guessing. If anything is unclear when your kit arrives, you can just ask us.

## What if I feel nervous about posting my loved one’s ashes?

That is a very natural way to feel, and you are far from the only person who has felt it. Handing over a part of someone you love is a big thing to do. The kit is built to make it as secure and straightforward as possible, your ashes are tracked from the moment they reach us, and only one person’s ashes are ever worked on at a time. Anything you send that we do not use is returned to you along with your finished bottle, so nothing is ever lost.

## Can I choose the colour, or order more than one bottle?

Yes to both. You can pick from our full colour range, so your artist has what they need for the design you have in mind. And if you would like more than one bottle, whether that is for a larger piece, a few different colours, or so that other members of the family can have their own, that is no problem at all. Just tell us what you are planning and we will help you sort it.

## Can I talk to a real person before I order?

Absolutely. This is a personal and emotional decision, and we would much rather you felt completely comfortable before going ahead. Get in touch and a real person will talk it through with you, answer anything you are unsure about, and give you honest advice. There is never any pressure to order.

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