Selah Memorials – Designed to be kept close
Love doesn't
end here.
Memorial stones handcrafted from the ashes of those we love most — to hold, wear, or keep close.
Born from our own loss.
Built for yours.
Selah Memorials was founded after our own family lost a senior dog to a sudden, frightening surgery — and found a pet cremation industry that felt cold, transactional, and impersonal at the worst possible moment. What we got back didn't feel like a tribute to her life.
So we built Selah: a white-glove, deeply personal service that transforms ashes into Selah Stones — keepsakes meant to be held and worn, not left to collect dust.
Reach out to us, and we'll be your Selah.
A space where you can pause and reflect
on the memories you shared with your loved ones.
What we do ❊
We refine your pet’s remains into Selah Stones—100% pure, crystalline keepsakes crafted with zero synthetic additives or pigments. Using our proprietary, low-temperature melting process, we preserve the natural elements of your loved one, revealing a permanent, luminous trace of the life they lived.
A Selah Stone is meant to be lived with, not hidden away. We offer bespoke design services to integrate your stone into daily life: keep it within one of our hand-carved solid vessels, display it as a standalone piece of art, or collaborate with our jewelers and artisan partners to set your stone into custom gold or sterling silver rings, lockets, and pendants.
Most memorials ask you to remember from a distance. We offer something you can hold. Every Selah Stone is structurally eternal, non-porous, and waterproof—designed to be held in the palm of your hand today and passed down for generations to come.
Selah Philosophy
Selah chooses a path that preserves everything that once existed, losing nothing along the way. Our internationally patented Low-Temperature Melting Technology fundamentally prevents the secondary loss of material that occurs during traditional high-temperature processing. An uncompromising commitment to 100% pure, complete preservation — that is the core essence of Selah's craftsmanship.
Selah’s crystalline stones are not meant to sit in storage, but to be placed beautifully by your side. Their transparent, luminous radiance transforms each piece into an exquisite object of daily life. Whether custom-set as wearable jewelry or displayed as an art vessel in your home, our service ensures your memorial seamlessly blends into your personal lifestyle. A quiet radiance that transcends traditional mourning to stay close to you every day—that is the signature sensibility of Selah.
Selah views the act of parting not as an ending, but as an evolving culture of remembrance. Memorialization is shifting away from distant, designated spaces and moving into the quiet bonds woven throughout everyday living. Standing at the forefront of this movement, Selah leads the way toward a refined, elevated memorial experience.
Selah captures a one-of-a-kind value, preserving your loved one in their purest and most beautiful form—without compromise, exactly as they were. Because we honor the sacred nature of cremated remains, our process is fully honorific: even as the physical form transforms, the crystal structure allows the stone to be restored back to its original state whenever desired. While the form may change, your bond never changes. This is Selah’s promise.
Every decision we make is shaped by a clear sense of purpose.
Based in the heart of New York City, Selah offers families a seamless, white-glove experience from the very first call. From private, respectful pickup of your pet, to a personal ceremony, to the final transformation into stone — we manage every detail with the care this moment deserves. Where a traditional urn creates distance, a Selah Stone closes it.
Structurally eternal and waterproof, it replaces “storage” with something you can actually hold. Whether it's kept in a hand-carved vessel or set into bespoke jewelry, every stone we create is meant to be a lasting, physical piece of the love you shared — held, worn, and kept close, forever.
What We Offer
Our Services
Selah Kit
For those who already carry their loved one close.
- ☆For families who already have ashes
- ☆Selah Kit shipped to your door
- ☆Ashes transformed into a Selah Stone
- ☆Urn included
Why you'll love
working with us
A Lasting Legacy
We don't just preserve ashes — we transform them into something meaningful. A Selah Stone is made to be carried, not stored.
White-Glove Care
From the first pickup of ashes to the final delivery, every step is handled personally and respectfully, so you never have to manage a single detail alone.
Wearable Memory
Set into a ring, a pendant, or kept in a hand-carved vessel — your loved one's presence stays close, in whatever form feels right to you.
Rooted in New York City
We're a local, intimate studio — not a factory shipping stones at scale. Every family that comes to us gets the same personal attention we'd want for our own.
Selah Stones to Jewelry
Memorial Stones
What people say
“I was nervous it would feel clinical. It didn't. The stone sits on my desk and it genuinely looks like something I'd have bought anyway, which somehow makes it easier.”
— Maya T.
Owner of a 14-year-old lab mix
“My kids each wanted a piece of him. Being able to split one kit into three stones meant nobody had to feel left out of saying goodbye.”
— Treston B.
Owner of a tabby cat
“The photo updates during the process meant a lot more than I expected. It didn't feel like shipping something off into a void.”
— Jessie R.
Owner of a senior beagle
Losing a companion is one of the hardest parts of loving one. We built Selah for families who want more than a shelf and an urn — who want something they can actually hold onto. If that's you, we'd be honored to help.
White Glove Pet Transportation We provide private, respectful pickup for pets under 40lbs from your home or veterinarian. This service is reserved exclusively for families choosing the Selah Memorial Experience to ensure your companion never leaves our expert care on the journey to our trusted partners. Service Areas For now, we only serve the Greater NYC area. Selah Stone Refinement We transform cremated ashes into a collection of unique, crystalline Selah Stones. These tactile, eternal gems replace the traditional urn with a beautiful, physical presence you can hold. Bespoke Jewelry Keepsakes For a deeply personal connection, you may choose to have a signature stone set into a handcrafted ring or pendant. Designed by our in-house jeweler, these pieces serve as a wearable tribute to the unconditional love you shared.
- Certified Security: Our process is protected by Patent No. 10-1124873, ensuring proven safety and technical excellence. - Eternal Preservation: Resistant to temperature and humidity, Selah Stones are easy to care for and designed to last forever without degradation. - Absolute Integrity: We ensure near-zero loss of remains during the refinement process, honoring every bit of the life entrusted to us. - Reversible Transition: For your peace of mind, the stones can be restored to their original powdered state if ever desired. - Purity & Privacy: To guarantee there is never any mixing of remains, we use a single-use individual mold for every journey. - Semi-Permanent Beauty: Once created, these stones remain unchanged and pristine, serving as a timeless tribute for generations.
01. Preparation: Remains are placed into a single-use, individual mold to guarantee 100% purity and privacy. 02. Transformation: Using a specialized thermal chamber, the remains are delicately melted and refined into a liquid state. 03. Stabilization: After cooling at room temperature, each stone is hand-cleansed to reveal its unique, crystalline beauty. 04. Completion: The journey concludes with the creation of your Selah Stones—achieved with near-zero loss of remains.
At Selah, we believe that honoring a life is not about moving on—it is about moving forward with a beautiful, enduring presence by your side. Our journey is designed for those who seek a higher standard of care; a private, refined transition that brings brightness and meaning to a moment of deep loss. As your loved one transforms into a Selah Stone, we provide you with consistent, personal updates, ensuring you feel a sense of absolute reliability and trust at every stage. In our Manhattan sanctuary, this is more than a process—it is a calling. Our dedicated team handles every detail with the white-glove responsibility and sincere consideration your family deserves. We are here to help you honor a remarkable life and the unconditional love that remains. By refining memories into a tactile, crystalline signature, we ensure their name and their light are never forgotten.
Stones are stored in glass bottles (up to approximately 2kg capacity). - The exact weight can only be measured after cremation. - For large dogs, up to around 1,000 stones may be produced. - Families often choose to divide them (e.g., half Selah stones, half traditional ashes). - The additive does not determine the color. - The final stone color depends on the natural composition of the ashes. - Each mold contains 350 cavities. - If the quantity exceeds 350 stones, an additional mold is required, increasing the cost. - Pets under 5kg typically do not exceed 350 stones.
Once your Selah Stones are created, they can be set into custom jewelry, allowing you to keep your loved one close wherever you go. If you are interested in a handcrafted keepsake, please reach out to us for a private consultation.
Yes, completely. Each stone is produced exclusively from your pet's ashes. We handle one family's ashes at a time and have strict chain-of-custody protocols so you can be absolutely certain the stone you receive is your beloved companion.
Excellence takes time, but we prioritize your peace of mind. The transition from the initial pickup to the final "reveal" of the stones typically takes 30 Days. We provide you with sincere, personal updates at every stage so you are never left wondering.
We encourage it. We believe in providing a meaningful space to "Pause and Reflect" and invite you to visit our studio for a private ceremony or to meet with our team and in-house jeweler. To ensure we can provide you with our undivided attention and a prepared, serene environment, please reach out to us to schedule your visit in advance.