Gold plated ashes pendant 'Football'

A piece of the game, worn close

If football was more than a pastime, if it was the language you two shared, then that connection deserves something lasting. This gold plated ashes pendant is shaped as a football, made for people who want to carry a memory of someone for whom the game genuinely mattered.

Gold plated stainless steel: the look of gold, built to last

The pendant is made from grade 316 stainless steel, a material chosen specifically for its resistance to corrosion and its long-term durability. A fine layer of gold is bonded over that steel core, giving the piece the appearance of gold at a more accessible price than solid gold would allow. The result is a pendant that looks considered and polished. Inside, there is space for a small amount of ashes, a lock of hair, or a little soil from the grave. A step-by-step guide is included with the pendant, explaining clearly how to fill and seal it. If you would prefer not to do this yourself, a funeral director or crematorium can usually assist, though they may charge separately for that service. The pendant is supplied without a chain.

What the football shape means

The shape is not decorative for its own sake. It points to something specific: the matches attended, the goals celebrated, the Saturday mornings on the touchline or the pitch. Those moments are part of what made the relationship what it was. Keeping a small amount of ashes in this cremation urn pendant gives that memory a tangible, daily place.

A personal way to stay connected

Carrying ashes in a piece of jewellery has become a considered choice for many people after a cremation or burial. It is a quiet, personal way to feel connected during the months that follow. The football form makes this urn for ashes particularly fitting if you are remembering someone whose identity was genuinely shaped by the sport, and you want that reflected in how you remember them. If you would like to personalise the pendant further, engraving options may be available; ask when you order.

Care and lasting appearance

Gold plated jewellery requires a little more attention than solid gold, but with straightforward care the finish holds well over time.

Looking after your gold plated ashes pendant

The gold layer can discolour when it comes into contact with moisture, acidic perspiration, perfume, or cosmetics. This is a characteristic of the material, not a fault. People with naturally acidic skin may notice oxidation occurring more quickly, though this affects only the colour of the finish and nothing about the pendant's structural integrity or function. To keep the pendant looking its best, remove it before showering, swimming, or exercise. Apply any creams or lotions before putting it on, not after. When you are not wearing it, store the pendant in an airtight pouch. An occasional gentle polish with a dry cloth will lift surface dullness and often restore the colour.

If you are still deciding whether this is the right piece, take your time with it. If you have questions about filling the pendant or would like guidance on personalisation, we are happy to talk it through with you at whatever pace suits.