Our Story
The beginnings of Kingdom Glassblowing and our mission to help in your grief journey.
As a trained glassblower, I had heard of using cremation ashes in blown glass. Using a small portion of our late boxer’s ashes, I created a simple glass sphere in his memory. That piece remains one of our most treasured belongings. In grief, we were reminded to cherish every moment as much as possible including the people (and pets) we love, and the health we’re blessed with.
That moment sparked a commitment to helping others honour the lives of their loved ones through hand-blown glass memorials. We began crafting memorial keepsakes for close friends and family, and soon word spread to others who shared our mission and love for this meaningful art.
Not long after our boxers passing we packed our lives into a few suitcases and set off for Europe with our two young sons, exploring over a dozen countries in search of a new home. That journey eventually led us to Ireland, where we found the perfect place to continue our story.
From a small, rural, stone cottage in central Ireland, we built our studio and refined the equipment needed to create exquisite glass art. Today, our work is displayed in galleries, and we are proud members of the Glass Art Society of Ireland and the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland, as well as active participants in our local art community.
With our two sons (and another crazy Boxer) we have developed a range of blown-glass cremation memorials, lovingly handcrafted to help others through their journey of loss and remembrance.
Our family business in Ireland is deeply committed to celebrating the unique character behind every memorial keepsake. We take the time to listen — to understand the bond you shared with your pet or loved one — so that every piece reflects their spirit.
This is just the beginning of our story — and we would love to be part of yours.
If you wish to honour your loved one or pet with a handmade glass memorial, we invite you to contact us and discover how we can help you cherish their memory forever.
Mission
At Kingdom Glassblowing, our mission is born from love, loss, and the desire to turn memory into something eternal. We create hand-blown glass memorials that hold a small part of the ones you’ve lost — capturing their light, their spirit, and the bond that endures beyond goodbye. Each piece is shaped with compassion and care, transforming ashes into art, and grief into beauty. From our little studio in Ireland, we honour every life with flame, breath, and heart — so their memory may shine forever.
Vision
We envision a world where love and memory are cherished through art — where every farewell is met with beauty, and every life is honoured with light. Through our glass creations, we aspire to bring comfort, connection, and hope to those who grieve, while nurturing a sustainable craft that reflects the fragility and wonder of life itself. From our home in Ireland, we aim to inspire others to see remembrance not as an ending, but as a luminous continuation of love.
