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Lilac Recycled Glass Chippings A soft, distinctive lavender that reads as feminine without being sentimental, Lilac Recycled Glass Chippings have become a quiet favourite for memorial gardens, particularly for tributes to mothers, wives, sisters and daughters. The colour catches the light gently rather than aggressively, so the finished grave feels considered and personal rather than loud. Made entirely from recycled glass. Every chipping started as a bottle or jar that would otherwise have ended up in landfill. Where Lilac Recycled Glass Chippings work The chippings are most often used to dress graves, but the natural pebble-like texture and soft lavender tone work in plenty of other settings too: Memorial gardens and grave dressing — used as a full blanket cover or mixed with white quartz, ice blue chipping, or grey granite for a contrast band. Decorative borders and feature areas in residential landscape design where a softer, more pastel palette is wanted. Top dressing for planters and pots — the lavender contrasts beautifully with green foliage and works particularly well around lavender, rosemary or thyme. Terrazzo and decorative concrete as part of a softer aggregate palette. Floral arrangements and event styling where florists want a controlled colour accent. How they’re made — and the sustainability story The chippings begin life as post-consumer recycled glass — bottles and jars collected from kerbside schemes and returned glass. The glass is melted at high temperature, dyed with a permanent lavender pigment that becomes part of the glass body, then cooled in sheets and crushed into angular chippings. A polishing stage takes the sharp edges off and lifts the lustre, leaving each piece smooth enough to handle without gloves. The colour is locked into the glass itself, so it won’t fade, leach into the surrounding soil or wash away in heavy rain. Individual pieces vary slightly in shape, which gives the finished memorial a natural, rustic look rather than the perfectly uniform appearance of machine-cut aggregate. Sizes, packaging and how much to order Available in two graded sizes — a smaller option of approximately 6–11 mm and a larger option of 11–20 mm. Pick based on the look you want: smaller for a finer, denser memorial cover; larger for more visible texture and reflection. Use case Coverage guide 1 × 25 kg bag ~0.25 m² at decorative depth (50 mm) 4 × 25 kg bags ~1 m² at decorative depth Average single Irish grave (full cover) ~6 × 25 kg bags 1 tonne (bulk bag) ~10–12 m² at decorative depth Use the Online Calculator to estimate the exact quantity for your area, or order a sample bag first if you want to confirm the lavender tone against an existing headstone or surround. Lighting changes the way pastel colours read, so a sample is the safest way to commit to a larger order. FAQs Will the lilac colour fade outdoors? No. The dye becomes part of the glass body during the melt, so the chippings are colourfast under sun, rain and frost. They look the same after several Irish winters as they do the day they arrive. Which size should I choose for an average Irish grave? Most memorial masons use the larger 11–20 mm size for full grave covers, as it provides a richer texture and more visible colour. The smaller 6–11 mm size is often chosen for memorial borders, kerb sets, or where a denser, finer finish is wanted. Are these chippings really recycled? Yes. They’re produced from 100% post-consumer recycled glass — bottles and jars that would otherwise be sent to landfill. Choosing them is a green decision without compromising on colour or finish. Need a hand choosing the right size or shade? Call our team or use live chat. We’ve been advising masons and families across Ireland for over twenty years and we’re happy to help you find the right finish for the memorial.