Cremation Memorial Feather Sculpture
Created by Scott Staats
Handmade
Independent Maker
Made in USA
What Makes It Uncommon
- After sending a teaspoon of your loved one's ashes to Scott's studio in the provided kit, the artist heats glass in a furnace until it reaches a molten state. He then adds a thin layer of the ashes, producing a brilliant white with a touch of bubbles encased in the glass. The material is returned to the furnace and sculpted into the quill of a feather.
- Choose from various plumage designs and colors to create a memorial that best represents your lost loved one.
- Each feather arrives with a 12" faux suede cord for easy hanging on a wall or in a window, where they beautifully scatter and reflect vibrant light.
- Handblown in New Jersey.
Sending Ashes Safely: What’s Changed and How We Help
We know—sending something as small as a teaspoon of ashes shouldn’t require a whole box. But when it comes to mailing cremains (both human and pet), USPS has strict rules, and we’re here to help you follow them without the headache. As of 2025, USPS requires that all cremated remains be shipped in a special box—not a padded mailer, not any cardboard box you might have at home. This is a nationwide policy, and we’re following it to the letter, because your loved one’s remains deserve respect, care, and proper handling.
Choose one of these options at checkout:
Option 1: I’ll get my own USPS box
- You’ll need to order the required box directly from USPS—it’s free and easy. Get it here.
- This is the only box that’s approved for mailing cremains. Using a different box could result in shipment delays or returns.
- We’ll still send you a collection kit with complete, easy-to-follow instructions for returning the ashes.
- We’ll handle the USPS box for you and include it with your collection kit.
- USPS provides the box free of charge, but the $15 covers our cost to send it to you and get it back safely.
About the Maker
created by
Scott Staats
Scott Saats was born in Princeton, New Jersey. Although he worked as a helper at a glass studio in high school, he decided to focus on business in college. After a detour managing a car-rental office, Scott rediscovered his passion for glasswork. Scott says his work "brings joy by creating beauty, invoking thoughts and memories, blending colors, and capturing the imagination." In 2022, he fulfilled his dream of owning a studio, where his wife and two young daughters often visit to cheer him on.
Shipping
This is a made-to-order item that ships directly from the maker. You will receive a pre-paid shipping label and envelope to mail your completed kit to the artist. An expected ship date for your item will be provided after the artist receives your kit. This item typically ships 9 weeks after the artist receives your kit.
Items that are made to order or oversized can't be sent in a Gift Box. Instead, you can include your Gift Message on the shipment's packing slip. At this time, this item cannot be shipped to APO/FPO addresses, or to U.S. Territories including Minor Outlyling Islands. Contact custom@uncommongoods.com with any questions.
This item is not available to ship outside of the U.S. See International FAQ for more info.
Made from
glass
Measurements
8.5" L x 2.5" W x .25" H
Care
Clean with glass cleaner and a lint free rag
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