泥団子記念碑

Doro memorial

We are makers of hand-crafted, clay sculptures (hikaru dorodango) with an intention to memorialize your loved one or lost companion.

By mixing earth, water, and cremated remains, we celebrate those who have passed simply, beautifully, and in harmony with the natural world.

Sculptures start at $399. Contact us for more information:

Our Process

1. We start by sustainably harvesting local clay from high in the Wasatch mountain range.

2. Next we sift and refine the raw material, purifying it for use in your dorodango.

3. Then we mix that purified clay with one cup of cremated remains (provided by you or your crematory), lastly adding the natural pigments and textural finishes you select.

After several days of hands-on processing in our workshop, your dorodango memorial is ready for you to hold in your own hands.

Natural Mineral pigments

Our all-natural, mineral pigments and ochres are harvested from quarries in Europe (e.g. France, Italy, Spain, and Germany). If you do not see a color you like, contact us and ask about possible pigment mixing.

our hope

We know from how hard seasons of grief can be. We hope that our art form can be a healing gift, which you can hold in your hands as you navigate life on the other side of death.

“I said: what about my eyes? He said: Keep them on the road. I said: What about my passion? He said: Keep it burning. I said: What about my heart? He said: Tell me what you hold inside it? I said: Pain and sorrow. He said: Stay with it. The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” ― Rumi

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Credits:

Created with images by ABX - "Close-up of a hand-polished mud ball reflecting light" • ThaaJamSession/peopleimages.com - "Hands, clay and pottery artist in art studio with design, mold and ceramic creation hobby at table. Startup, workshop and handmade creativity with artisan, person and craft with mud ball at class" • walkingarizona - "Mount Timpanogos, Utah 2015-02-08" • HISTOCK - "Potter preparing clay for throwing pottery wheel in workshop" • Jazz Blues - "砂だらけの手" • ABX - "Close-up of a hand-polished mud ball reflecting light"