subject: Wood Cremation Jewelry [print this page] Cleaning wood cremation jewelry is easyCleaning wood cremation jewelry is easy. Simply dust the ash pendant and chain with any soft cloth - cotton or micro fiber is ideal. Aerosol cleaning products contain alcohol, which should not be used on wood cremation jewelry, as it can cause the wood to dry and crack. To protect your cremation jewelry's beauty and luster, clean the wood with oil soap, dry with a soft cloth, and apply a thin coating of olive oil for protection.