Narbon 3D prints using the ashes of your loved ones

Ever thought of 3D printing using human ashes? It sounds a bit crazy, but Narbon, a funeral home located in Madrid, Spain, is doing just this. Using 3D printing’s versatility, Narbon is seizing the moment so to speak, in order to tap into a rather untapped industry with a mission of preserving the memories of our loved ones. Similar to Diana Law’s 3D printed jewelry, Narbon uses a mixture of ashes and 3D printing material to create jewelry and custom made objects.

3D Memories is the name of this new service offered by Narbon, a funeral company that has more than 90 years of experience in this sector. Their new technique 3D prints with human ashes by mixing them with 3D printing materials, a process that has been patented by Narbon. “We sell an emotional experience, not a technology,” explained José María Robisco, Commercial Director of the company.

To create their keepsakes, they use the FDM printing technology

Their products range from jewelry (Their specialty) to busts and vases, making the possibilities seemingly endless. The materials you can choose between are plastic, wood, metal and ceramic materials such as porcelain, the star product of Narbon.