Keohane Funeral & Cremation + Parting Stone

At Keohane Funeral & Cremation, our mission has always been to help families say goodbye with compassion, respect, and meaning. That’s why we are proud to partner with Parting Stone, an innovative cremation alternative that transforms ashes into a collection of smooth, stone-like memorials. This unique option offers families a deeply comforting way to remember and keep their loved one close.

Parting Stone is a company that transforms cremated remains – whether human or pet – into beautiful, stone-like memorials. These smooth, tactile pieces offer a comforting alternative to scattering ashes or dividing them among family members in urns. The process involves collecting the ashes, purifying them to remove contaminants, refining them into a clay-like consistency, and shaping them into stones. Once solidified in a kiln, the stones are returned to the family to be held, shared, displayed, or carried close.

The result is usually a set of 40-80+ of these stones, smooth and uniquely shaped. Because every person (or pet) is unique, each set has its own individual colors, textures, and feel.

For many families, traditional cremated ashes feel abstract, heavy, or difficult to relate to in daily life. Parting Stone offers a more tangible, personal way to remember someone you love.

Parting Stone offers families connection and comfort by turning ashes into something tangible, bringing peace in a way that ashes sometimes cannot. Because each set includes multiple stones, families can share them among loved ones, place them in different meaningful locations, or incorporate them into memorial displays. Beyond their practicality, the stones themselves are beautiful, resembling timeless artifacts of remembrance. They naturally invite storytelling, reflection, and daily moments of connection.

Grief has no one “right” path. What matters is that you find ways to remember, to feel connected, and to hold close the love you shared. At Keohane Funeral Home, we believe offering meaningful alternatives – like those from Parting Stone – helps people do just that. We’re honored to provide this option and to walk with you in every step of remembrance.



If you or a loved one is considering a solidified remains option, or you just want to learn more, please reach out. We’d be glad to explain the process, show samples, or help you decide what feels right for you.