A new use of beads in funeral customs

I've heard of turning cremated ashes into diamonds, but this is the first time I've heard about making beads with them.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/11/14/beads-death-south-korea.html

"About 500 people have turned their loved ones' ashes into Buddhist-style beads at Bonhyang, a company based in Icheon, just south of Seoul. It and several other ashes-to-beads companies say they have seen steady growth in their business in recent years."

Costume Experiment

I've started having costuming urges; however, I haven't decided on a specific outfit to make yet. As a compromise, I'm working on a set of 19th century undergarments that should work for a variety of looks. First step: Pin tucks.