NPR - WHYY Feature
Learn about our founder, Dan Hoffman, and the inspiration behind Ahava Memorials in this recent NPR feature.
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https://whyy.org/articles/ahava-memorials-ardmore-pennsylvania-ashes-ceramics/
Philadelphia Inquirer
Learn about our founder, Dan Hoffman, and the inspiration behind Ahava Memorials in this recent Philadelphia Inquirer feature.
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https://www.inquirer.com/arts/dan-hoffman-ceramic-memorial-loved-one-remains-20250913.html
ABC's Localish
Learn about our founder, Dan Hoffman, and the inspiration behind Ahava Memorials in this recent ABC's Localish feature.
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https://6abc.com/videoClip/18706658/
Our Story
After completing graduate studies in ceramics in 2009, Dan Hoffman created a deeply personal memorial to honor his late aunt, who had been a significant presence in his life. Using a glaze recipe he developed, Dan incorporated her cremated remains into a handcrafted ceramic piece. When he presented the memorial to his father and cousin, he witnessed the profound comfort and meaning it brought them. This experience inspired Dan to extend the same opportunity to others. He founded his business to craft unique and durable ceramic memorials, incorporating the ashes of loved ones—both people and pets—into the glaze, creating one-of-a-kind tributes to cherished memories.
