Handmade memorial paperweights in the UK

Memorial paperweights made with care, tenderness and meaning.

Resinista creates resin paperweights using flowers, ashes and meaningful details, giving you a beautiful piece that keeps someone precious close in everyday life.

A piece with a story

A gentle way to keep meaningful details close

A memorial paperweight can hold flowers, ashes, colour or tiny meaningful details in a calm, tactile form, made to be held, displayed or shared with family.

Cathy will guide you through the options gently, explain what can be used, and help you choose a style that feels right. Every Resinista piece is handmade with careful handling, patience and respect.

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Flower Paperweights

Clear resin paperweights made with petals and small blooms from a funeral, wedding or meaningful moment.

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Ashes Paperweights

A small amount of ashes can be included in a tactile keepsake made for display or comfort.

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Family Keepsakes

Smaller paperweights can be made for close family members when flowers or inclusions are being shared.

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Bespoke Displays

Flowers, ashes, colour and shimmer can be arranged to create something personal.

Choosing a memorial paperweight

Memorial paperweights are tactile keepsakes for the home or desk

Paperweights suit flowers, ashes and tiny details that deserve a calm, weighty piece you can see and hold.

They are especially useful when you want a memorial item that is visible, practical and not worn as jewellery.

Touch

A keepsake to hold or display

Paperweights suit people who want something tactile and visible, rather than jewellery worn on the body.

Depth

Good for layered details

The shape gives space for petals, ashes, colour and small inclusions to be arranged with depth inside the resin.

Desk

Quiet everyday presence

A memorial paperweight can sit on a desk, shelf or bedside table as a calm reminder woven into daily life.

Set

Individual or matching pieces

Paperweights can be made as one statement piece or as a small set when flowers or ashes are being shared.

How it works

How memorial paperweights are planned, made and returned

You do not need to know exactly what you want before getting in touch. Cathy can talk through suitable styles, what can be included, and the practical steps for sending items safely.

Because every piece is bespoke, pricing depends on the paperweight size, inclusions and finish. Cathy will always discuss options and confirm the details before anything is made.

1 Talk to Cathy

Share what you would like included and who the keepsake is for.

2 Send a small amount

You will be told exactly what is needed and how to send it safely.

3 Your piece is handmade

Your meaningful items are handled carefully and set into your chosen paperweight.

4 Returned safely

Your keepsake is packaged carefully and sent home with tracking.

Memorial Paperweights FAQ

Questions about memorial paperweights

What can go inside a paperweight?

Usually only a very small amount is needed. Cathy will explain exactly what to send before you post anything.

Can flowers or ashes be used?

Yes. Selected flowers, ashes and other meaningful details can be preserved in resin paperweights.

Can inclusions be shared between family pieces?

Often, yes. Cathy can advise what is realistic depending on the flowers and the keepsake sizes.

How do I send items safely?

Cathy will guide you before anything is sent. Finished pieces are returned with tracked delivery and insurance.

Do I need to choose a design first?

No. You can simply message Cathy with an idea, and she will help you choose suitable options.

Is pricing fixed?

Each paperweight is bespoke, so Cathy will confirm options and pricing before making your keepsake.

Trust and reassurance

Made by Catherine Newcombe at Resinista

Cathy makes each keepsake personally from her Sudbury, Suffolk studio, with clear guidance before anything precious is sent and careful tracked return delivery when your piece is ready.

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Trusted With Precious Memories

Memorial paperweights made carefully by Cathy

“Cathy took her time to make it just right for what we wanted. Nothing was too much trouble.”

Kim B.

Ask About Memorial Paperweights

Talk to Catherine about your memorial paperweight

Whether you know exactly what you want or only have a feeling, Cathy will help you take the next step gently.

A beautiful way to keep them close.

Handmade in Sudbury, Suffolk. Serving families across the UK.

Send a gentle enquiry

Tell Cathy a little about the memorial paperweight or keepsake you have in mind.