This relatively young form of a funeral is already accepted in many European countries however it is still heavily discussed in Germany and remains in a legal blindspot. 

After the cremation the remains of the deceased are transferred into a foreign country (usually to Switzerland) where the carbon in the ash will be transformed into an artificial diamond under very high pressure and heat. Depending on how much of the ash is used, one single diamond or several smaller gems can be created. 

Following this process, the diamond will be cut and polished into a beautiful gem which is then sent back to the funeral home in Germany. The remaining ash in the urn can be given back to the bereaved and/or be interred. 

Memorial diamonds are not only a beautiful but also a lasting and absolutely unique form of a funeral for no gem is like the other.