Incorporating ashes into tattoo ink.

We sincerely extend our condolences for your loss. However, we must inform you that we do not offer the option of incorporating ashes into tattoo ink.

There are several reasons for this policy:

(Please be advised that we offer a variety of alternative options to create a beautiful tribute to your loved one through tattoo.)

Contamination Risks

Firstly, although ashes undergo extreme heat during cremation, they cannot remain sterile once transferred to a container. This process can lead to potential cross-contamination, which poses health risks.

Particle Size Considerations

Even in the unlikely event that the ashes were completely sterile, the particle size of ashes is significantly larger than that of tattoo ink pigments. This discrepancy would likely result in the ash particles settling at the bottom of the ink cup, leading to very few, if any, ashes being tattooed into the skin.

Healing Process Challenges

During the healing process, plasma is pushed to the surface of the skin. Given that ash particles are larger than the ink particles, they would also be pushed upwards and washed away during the initial cleaning of the tattoo in the first few days.

Disposal Concerns

Additionally, any remaining ink must be disposed of as hazardous waste. We find it disrespectful to dispose of ashes in this manner, as it does not honor your loved one appropriately.

We hope this explanation clarifies our stance on the use of ashes in tattoos. However, we encourage you to explore specialist studios that may offer re-sterilization of ashes for tattooing purposes.