Welcome to The Ash Rose Foundation
The Ash Rose Foundation is a 501(c)3 public charity founded in 2024.
Our mission is to provide compassionate emotional support and personalized creative projects to help individuals and communities heal through transformative artistic expression. By blending the power of art with grief counseling, we empower participants to find healing, connection, and purpose in their journeys.
About
The Ash Rose Project:
Our signature initiative, The Ash Rose Project, offers a deeply meaningful way to transform grief into beauty. Through the creation of custom artworks incorporating the cremation ashes of loved ones, participants experience a journey of reflection, healing, and renewal.
The Symbol of the Rose:
A rose rising from ashes symbolizes transformation and transcendence. It reflects each participant’s ability to find personal meaning and create something beautiful from profound loss.
Sandra Z.
"My Father"
"The thought of mixing ash and charcoal on paper to re-create the essence and vision of my father sounded incredible.
It was such a pleasure to spend time with Ian. We looked at many photos and shared so many memories.
These kinds of experiences trigger so much emotion and awareness around how sacred life is. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.
I am so grateful for the experience and for the beautiful artwork of my father. A gift I will always treasure.
I will never forget it."
Our Process
The Ash Rose Project follows three essential steps to guide participants through their journey:
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Reflection (Honoring the Past): Participants take the first step of surrender and trust, offering the precious ashes of their loved one while reflecting on what "was."
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Transformation (Embracing the Present): The completed artwork is presented as a tangible representation of transformed grief, illustrating the beauty of what "is."
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Inspiration (Building the Future): Participants are invited to integrate their loved one’s legacy into their lives, sharing their story and inspiring others to find meaning and hope in life’s greatest challenges.
- Registered nurse and grief counselor specializing in hospice and bereavement care.
- Lifelong visual artist with a passion for merging art and healing.
- Keynote presenter at international bereavement events, witnessing firsthand the transformative power of creative expression in grief.
- Over a decade of experience providing creative support to families.
Answering Life's Deepest Questions
Through art, we help address the profound questions faced in grief:
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“What can I do with these ashes?”
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“What can I do with this grief?”
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“What can I do with this love?”
Therapeutic Support
Each participant is guided with skilled grief counsel to incorporate therapeutic principles into the artistic process.
This combination of professional counseling and creative expression ensures participants can fully explore their grief journey in a safe, supportive environment.
Why Choose The Ash Rose Project?
The Ash Rose Project is unique in its integration of art and ashes, offering participants a poetic, tangible way to navigate grief.
By focusing on quality over quantity, we maintain a personalized, meaningful experience for each participant, blending artistic creation with emotional healing.
Our Vision For the Future
Our ultimate goal is to inspire lives that are cherished and not forgotten. Each ash portrait serves as a daily reminder of lasting love and the potential for healing in both individuals and communities.
This is why we provide our services charitably, free of charge, ensuring this unique opportunity is available to those who need it.
Get Involved
Help us continue our mission by supporting The Ash Rose Foundation:
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Donate: Your generosity helps us provide these transformational services at no cost to participants.
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Participate: Join us in creating a lasting tribute to your loved one—transform your grief into a beautiful, personalized work of art that celebrates their life and legacy.
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Share Our Story: Spread the word about The Ash Rose Project to those who may benefit.
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Contact Us
If you or someone you know could benefit from The Ash Rose Project, or if you'd like to support our mission, please reach out:
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Email: info@theashrose.org
Together, let’s create lasting beauty from love and loss.
