In a glass studio, heat rises.
Molten glass turns slowly at the end of a rod.
Hands move with intention, not speed.
This is where Remember Me Glass begins.
Remember Me Glass is a Worcester County, Maryland business specializing in hand-blown memorial glass. Founded by local artist Jeffrey Auxer, each piece is created one at a time, with care given not just to the materials, but to the meaning behind them.
Families collaborate with the artist, choosing colors and shapes that reflect a personality, a spirit, a life. Ashes are carefully sifted and woven into molten glass drawn from a 2,100-degree furnace. The result is not just art, but something deeply personal. A keepsake that holds memory, presence, and connection.
For many, these pieces become part of everyday life. A pendant worn close to the heart. A star resting in the light of a window. A quiet reminder of someone still felt.
Craft Rooted in Community in Worcester County
Remember Me Glass grew from the foundation of Jeffrey Auxer Designs, a studio long known for its artistic reach and community involvement. Beyond memorial work, the business has shared glass art through public projects, collaborations, and creative experiences that connect people to place.
This kind of business reflects a larger truth about Worcester County, Maryland. Many of its most successful companies are built on skill, patience, and deep local roots. They are shaped by people who choose to build here, invest here, and grow steadily over time.
That commitment was recently recognized when Remember Me Glass was named a top winner of the Shore Hatchery Competition, earning a $35,000 grant to support continued growth.
Where Art and Entrepreneurship Meet on the Eastern Shore
Hosted by Salisbury University, the Shore Hatchery Competition is a Mid-Atlantic business competition that supports early-stage companies with funding, mentorship, and regional visibility. Entrepreneurs submit full business plans, present at a live tradeshow, and pitch before a panel of business and community leaders.
For Remember Me Glass, the award recognizes not only creativity, but sustainability. It affirms that deep human work can also be viable, scalable, and economically meaningful.
This balance is something Worcester County continues to nurture.
A Place Where Businesses Take Shape
Remember Me Glass joins a growing group of Shore Hatchery alumni thriving right here in Worcester County, Maryland, including:
- The Science Nerds, creating hands-on science kits for educators
- Mandala Pies, known for locally sourced, thoughtfully made pies
- Cast 26 Coffee, (formerly Iron Skillet Coffee), roasting small-batch coffee over open flame
- The Buzz Meadery, crafting premium mead with locally sourced honey, inside Berlin Beer Company.
Each business is different. What they share is intention, talent, and a commitment to doing things well. Together, these businesses show how creativity, entrepreneurship, and place are closely linked in Worcester County.
Growing With Care
Economic development in Worcester County is not about rushing growth. It’s about supporting businesses that reflect the values of the region. Creativity. Craft. Care. Connection.
Remember Me Glass is a powerful example of how meaningful work can grow into sustainable enterprise, and how local talent continues to shape the county’s future.
Sometimes, the strongest stories begin quietly.
With heat. With hands. With heart.
