Testimonials
“My heart is so full and I can’t describe all the emotions and feelings I have upon seeing the amazing vessel you’ve created for Angus. The details in the stars and his portrait is amazing. Every time I look at it I find a new hidden detail and it is absolutely perfect.I wish I could more eloquently express my immense gratitude for all you have done for me. Not only has your artwork helped me celebrate Angus but your kindness, love for your clients, perseverance through all the clay setbacks, and absolutely beautiful spirit are experiences I am so grateful to have experienced in my lifetime. I am so thankful to have crossed paths with you and can never thank you enough.Sometimes with loss we open ourselves to beauty in other areas and I am so grateful that through this grief, I was able to meet you. Thank you so much for all you have done and for being so wonderful. Thank you with my whole heart for more than you will ever know.”
“It took me 8 months to find an urn for my son, Myles. Ashley’s pieces are truly unique and beautiful, just like he was. They leave you speechless. Dealing with Ashley was a delight from start to finish and my heart is a little fuller because of her. Thank you.”
“I just wanted to say thank you so much. My partner and I are so happy and relieved that we’re able to place our beloved dog’s ashes in something so beautiful.You and your art have really been an integral part of us overcoming the sadness of losing something that was so very important to us.From the bottom of my heart, thank you once again. Keep creating such beautiful pieces - they have meant so much to many people, including my partner and me.”
“The Ashkeeper was wrapped up so carefully and with every layer I opened, I was overcome just that little bit more with emotions. Then the final layer came and so did the tears. But these were good tears, happy tears, because the Ashkeeper you created was even more beautiful than I could have imagined. Not only did you manage to capture some of the things Mum loved and make them into an art form she loved - pottery, you managed to give me something so special I can cherish forever. Mum would absolutely love it, as do I. I cannot begin to thank you enough.”
“I’d been looking for a beautiful way to store my parents’ ashes for a long time and never found anything that I loved… until I found Ashley on Instagram. I’m so thrilled with the unadorned pure white Ashkeeper she painstakingly made for me after many trials with a new porcelain. It’s perfect and something that I will look at and love everyday. My mum was very much into design and the handmade work of artisans, so I know she’d love it too. The whole process, including the love and empathy that has been part of every communication, has been nurturing and thoughtful. Thanks again, what you’re doing is amazing and much needed.”
“How beautiful it is. And how gifted you are.I am really floored by the Ashkeeper. It is something no-one would ever want, but somehow beautiful things emerge from such sadness.Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
“Thank you so very much, the Ashkeeper is even more beautiful than we imagined. It is such a work of art and an extremely beautiful place to put our wee boys ashes. I can’t stop looking at it, it is amazing. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
“The proper words I cannot find. It is beautiful. It has been so worth the wait. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening to me and creating something more beautiful and unique and heartfelt than I could ever have dreamed up. You are amazingly talented. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.If you are looking for a unique, personalized, and beautiful place for a loved one to rest, contact Ashley. She was the gentle soul I needed while on this journey.”
“I love the Ashkeeper. It is so beautiful. You have no idea how much it means to me to know Oden has a beautiful home made with love and care. It’s so beautiful, it made me cry. Now he has wings too. Very obvious how talented an artist and craftsman you are. Thank you for making this for me and my little guy.”
“Thank you so much for the time and care you put into carefully packing the Ashkeeper. It is such a gorgeous piece and fits beautifully into our home. I am absolutely over the moon with how it turned out. I really can’t thank you enough for everything. ”
“I wasn’t sure what I wanted my mum’s Ashkeeper to look like but I told Ashley the images that reminded me of mum. Ashley was very patient and understanding and drew a number of different sketches for me to help me decide. The result is personal and it is a beautiful Ashkeeper that represents how special my mum was and still is to me.”
“I would like to take this opportunity to express my greatful thanks for the Ashkeeper urn created by Ashley. I recieved greatful and helpful thoughts to figure out what design I would like. The options were, I believe, endless with great suggestions.You may feel there is an expense involved but the end result is that you get something special like I did. Thank you again, I feel it is very special. People who have seen the Ashkeeper think my wife would be very happy. I am extremely pleased with your work, you have done a great job.”
“I ordered a beautiful Ashkeeper for my mother’s remains. It took me a long time to find it and I’m so glad I kept looking because truly the mandala pattern Ashkeeper is perfect for us, a blend of my tastes and my mother’s and it looks simply lovely in our home. I found Ashley very easy to communicate with and kind. I could not be happier with the decision to buy and wait for her beautiful creation.”
“Many thanks Ashley for your care and personal help in finalising where our daughter’s ashes will rest. Opening our parcel was very emotional. The Ashkeepers are beautiful and flawless. It is obvious that they have been created with care and love.”
“We absolutely love it. It’s so beautiful. Such a special tribute for our dear son. Thank you so much.”
“Mum and Nan wanted me to send you a message to say another huge thank you for the Ashkeeper. They absolutely love it. It’s perfect for Pop and we’re so grateful to have something so special to keep him safe. It really is beautiful and so precious to us. We can’t thank you enough for this wonderful piece you have created for us. Pop finally feels at rest. Thank you again!You do an amazing job and handle painful delicate situations with such kindness and elegance. I couldn’t recommend you and your Ashkeepers highly enough!”
“From start to finish, Ashley was easy to work with. She provided guidance and patience through the design process. The finished product is exactly what I was looking for and I could not be happier! My father now rests in an incredible work of art and I am forever thankful for her work.”
“I just want to say a huge thank you. The Ashkeeper has been so obviously produced with care, attention to detail and respect for it’s ultimate use. It is absolutely stunning and I know my wife would have loved it. The time and care you’ve taken is reflected in the beautiful and flawless design.”
“I could not recommend Ashley more highly for her wonderful caring and helpful service. The Ashkeeper is so beautiful and it gives me much comfort. Thank you so much for your kind and reliable service in sending it to me.”
“Shopping for an urn anywhere is never going to be a great experience, but Ashley was so kind and loving from start to finish. I couldn’t think of a better way to memorialize my sweet boy than one of these beautiful, one of a kind Ashkeepers.”
“Ashley truly out did herself. I’ve waited ten years to find the perfect resting place for my little angel, she far outdid my expectations and I greatly appreciate all the patience she had with me as well. Thank you so much again Ashley!”
“I’m sitting here moved to tears. The Ashkeeper is stunning and does my aunt justice. Ashley is wonderful and a genuinely kind person. She made sure to keep in touch with me the whole time and responded very quickly to all my messages. Service is top notch, and the quality of her work is beyond words. It was well worth the wait. Thank you so much for all your help.”
“The Ashkeeper has arrived and it is beautiful. Thank you so much for the care you have put into making this special piece Ashley. I will cherish it for a very long time.”
“Probably my favorite tangible item that I own, this Ashkeeper is one-of-a-kind. I love having this amazing piece to lay my mom to rest in. One that doesn’t scream “death” but instead screams “beauty”. It took a long time, yes. It’s expensive, yes. But Ashley puts her heart into making these pieces and the end result is worth all of it. She shipped it from Australia to the US. It was perfectly protected and beautifully wrapped. There’s no way this would have been damaged in shipping! I highly recommend buying an Ashkeeper for your loved one. They are so unique and beautifully, perfectly made. They do not look like mass-produced, “Remains go here” urns. These are timeless pieces that truly represent the beauty of the people we put inside them. They keep them alive.”
“It was a wonderful morning when I found out about Ashley’s Ashkeepers in Frankie magazine. She has filled a blank in my check list of things to do before I die. I don’t want my ashes to end up in a grey plastic box under a table in the spare room. Ashley has designed a bespoke Ashkeeper for me covered with Australian leaves - it can happily rest on a table in the house or in the garden or even in the forest around our farm. I love the thought, in future, of my family being able to invert the lid and light a candle for a reflective moment. Thank you Ashley, you translated my wishes perfectly and I can enjoy my Ashkeeper on my bookcase until it is needed.”
“Thank you Ashley for helping me to give my precious cat Fionn the beautiful resting place she deserves. When I placed her into the Ashkeeper, it felt like she truly came home. The frangipani design reminds me of the 19 happy summers I had with her and because it sparks such joy I look at if often and remember. Ashley was very patient with me and helped get the design just right. The result is perfect. Although I cried as I burnt the first of many candles for her, it was with a much lighter heart. The Ashkeeper is so beautiful and has a comforting sense of calm about it. The care and love that went into making it is obvious. It has pride of place in my home and is now my most treasured possession. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
“I love it! I was beside myself when I got it all unwrapped, it’s even more beautiful and perfect than the pictures. It’s precious, everything I could have hoped for and more. I am so happy with it. You are so talented and I feel very lucky to have found you Ashley. This is certainly now my most treasured possession. I was impressed at how well you packed the Ashkeeper, I can tell you took a lot of time and effort to make sure it arrived here in America in perfect condition, and it did.I lit a candle and moved Scarlet’s ashes over immediately. It was definitely a sad moment but I felt so good knowing I’ve given her the final resting place that she deserves. She gave me so much unconditional love in her life and I feel honored to be able to give her this Ashkeeper and keep her with me forever. I can’t thank you enough for this beautiful piece of art. You were patient and accommodating as I requested special touches. Please never stop making these! I can only imagine how people have been incredibly comforted with your compassionate art.Thank you a million times!”
“When we started looking for an urn we couldn’t find anything that seemed like us. We were so grateful when a friend recommended Ashley. Ashley’s Ashkeepers are pieces of art - a perfect fusion of beauty and practicality - finally we had found something that felt like the right fit for us and our beloved daughter. We absolutely loved our Ashkeeper when it arrived and continue to do so. Ashely was great to deal with. She took time to talk through the piece with us and include small personal details within the design. She was always considerate of what we were going through, and this shines through into her work - you can feel the love and compassion she puts into each piece. We would highly recommend.”
“It’s so beautiful - even more so than in the photos. Thanks so much for working with me to make it perfect.”
“It’s exactly 3 months to the day today since my precious Mary’s cremation. We had a small ceremony today where her ashes were transferred to her beyond words perfectly beautiful Ashkeeper. You are an amazing artist Ashley and a beautiful generous spirit, a fact reflected in your works. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. With much love and gratitude.”
“We love that Peter rests in such a beautiful Ashkeeper; I feel the warmth and love that you have embedded into the making of it when I hold it in my arms. Thank you so very much Ashley.”
“The Ashkeeper finally arrived and I have unpacked it - I had a big cry when I saw it – it’s perfect! Thank you so much. I couldn’t have asked for anything better – it is beautiful. I was touched by your thoughtfulness and understanding. You are a talented and caring person Ashley and I am so thankful I found you and your amazing Ashkeepers.”
“I love it. It is everything I was hoping for. SO much more meaningful than the standard one the crematorium sell you. You are amazing. Many, many thanks Ashley.”
“From the moment I saw Ashley’s work I knew an Ashkeeper was going to be the connection to my boy Bruce. Throughout the Ashkeeper design process Ashley was sensitive and compassionate, and so willing to collaborate to create a final resting place for the most important boy in my life. Bruce’s Ashkeeper makes me smile every time I look at it and has helped my healing and grieving process enormously. Endless gratitude to you Ashley.”
“One of the most insightful concepts brought to a life of beauty by Ashley. Keeping my mother’s ashes close by is important to me and the Ashkeeper not only looks intrinsically beautiful in its artisanal design and hand crafted nature, but when held it sits perfectly embraced in a loving and nurturing way.A thing of beauty, of dignity, of loving care. Part of my life every day in my home.Thank you, Ashley, for creating a visible and ongoing life memory of beauty for my mother.”
“Ford’s Ashkeeper is safely home... The journey to collect the Ashkeeper from you Ashley has been part of the healing process, and to have met the maker of our Ashkeeper - the circle seems complete. We will cherish the Ashkeeper and the clever hands that created it. We love Ford so dearly and miss him so much everyday, we now have the beauty of the Ashkeeper to keep him safe and warm.”
“Every year as the anniversary of my mums death arrives I light a candle, play one of her songs and reminisce on the memories I hold close to my heart. And for every one of those years I yearned for something special, something tangible that I could hold - a precious vessel to contain a number of priceless treasures that belonged to my beautiful mum. Recently, I received one of Ashley Fiona’s Ashkeepers as a gift. I am in awe of the carefully painted detail that has gone into the design - The spherical shape fragile yet robust in its creation. Memories of my mum and my beloved treasures that belonged to her finally have a beautiful place to be held and remembered. This stunning vessel holds pride of place in my home for all to see. Thank you Ashley Fiona for investing your time and love into this precious vessel. My Ashkeeper provides a sense of peace and beauty when remembering my mum, thank you so much Ashley xxx”
“Ashley, it is just beautiful. Thank you ever so much. It is a stunning piece in our home and is a beautiful memento to our mothers - It is precisely the gentle and serene piece I was visualising.”
“I contacted Ashley Fiona because I knew the sacred Ashkeepers she creates would complete mine and my beautiful Ted’s journey. I found Ashley’s special and spiritual gift to be everything I had hoped for. The Hummingbird Ashkeeper has helped me by finding spiritual peace and happiness after the loss of the most beloved person I have ever known. The Hummingbird is everything I yearned for and more. Ted was the most gentle, sweet, unassuming and beautiful person anyone could ever have been lucky enough to know and I wish I could share more of him with you Ashley. Thank you for creating such a unique and beautiful vessel for my beloved Ted. I would recommend Ashley Fiona’s Ashkeepers to anyone searching for a distinctly beautiful and sensitive way to help cherish the memories of those loved and lost.”
“Absolutely stunning. Such beautiful detail. Ashley is so understanding and provides excellent customer service. She truly was so wonderful to deal with and very talented. Dealing with a loss is traumatic but Ashley helped us honour our beloved in such a special, loving way.”