Andie Field knows that when it comes to remembering a lost loved one, sometimes photos just aren’t enough.
The local woman is helping grieving families through her relatively new business, Remember Me In Resin, which specializes in crafting jewelry that incorporates cremated remains, also known as cremains.
“My whole goal is to provide handmade, beautiful pieces for everybody who’s lost someone, whether it’s family or pets, and provide it at a reasonable price,” she said.
Field was inspired to start her venture after losing her grandfather just over a year ago.
Several of her relatives wanted something tangible to remember him by, but everything they found was either too expensive or not appealing.
“I’ve always been very crafty, so I figured out how to do it (create a jewelry memento) myself,” said Field.
The local entrepreneur got her business off the ground through social media and more recently partnered with Jones Funeral Home in Georgetown.
She offers several different styles of rings and necklaces that incorporate cremains in 925 sterling silver, with 14-karat gold and custom options available as well.
On a bit of a different note, Field has also started crafting jewelry with breast milk.
“I see a lot of women who want to remember that bond with their baby,” she said.
This type of jewelry is very popular in the United States, said Field, who’s one of only a handful of people making breast milk jewelry in Canada.
Mothers simply have to mail her about a tablespoon of breast milk, and she ensures that it’s preserved properly into a powder and ready for jewelry making.
Field has also crafted pieces from hair, umbilical cords, clothing and more - essentially anything that’s special to her clients.
She hopes to one day turn her business, which is currently a side venture, into a full-time job.
“I just love being able to give back to somebody,” she said. “Everybody is so excited when they receive their piece and have that memory preserved forever.”
For further details on Remember Me In Resin, visit Facebook or Instagram.
